Central London Community Health Trust

Community Nursery Nurse

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Job summary

As part of our continued development and delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, we are recruiting for Community Nursery Nurses in Brent. We are looking for someone who is nurturing, can inspire others to join our team on a full time basis. You will have the opportunity to work with families at home and in a variety of community settings in one of the most interesting and diverse boroughs in London.

You will be an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable individual with the ability to work alone and as part of a dynamic team.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the health of children, families and communities in Brent, now is the time to join CLCH.

You will be part of a multi skilled team and will:

Be motivated, dynamic, skilled and a creative nursery nurse who wants to make a difference to the very beginning of a child's life

Main duties of the job

You will have excellent knowledge of infant and child development, experience of working with families in the community and a good understanding of the role of the Health Visitor and how the Community Nursery Nurse role contributes to this

Have a great team to support and develop you

Regular supervision and opportunities for learning and development.

Access to a wide range of training, education and skills to help you develop your practice working with families and young children.

Opportunities to deliver components of the Healthy Child Programme and Healthy Nutrition Sessions.

Hold an NVQ Level 3 Childcare, Learning and Development (or an equivalent Early Years Qualification)

Have a good understanding of the EYFS

Have previous experience working with children

Have a good understanding of all safeguarding and child protection procedures

Applicants must have a relevant qualification in child development and health or willingness to undertake training to support the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting a quality provision and expect all staff to share this commitment. All nursery staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that CLCH operates a probationary period, further information is available on request.

About us

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

Date posted

13 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-ONW-6648-B

Job locations

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Wembley

HA0 3HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver the role specific elements of the Universal Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009)
Support the work of the 0-19 Public Health Team with planned programmes of public health care and health promotion in accordance with The Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
Undertake activities as delegated by the Health Visitor, in support of the delivery of the 0-19
Support the delivery of a child focused service which promotes good partnership working with parents, nurseries, childrens centres and other
To participate in service development and health improvement activities.
To monitor, maintain and develop the service.
To act as the link 0-19 professional for identified PVIs in line with local service specification

Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To deliver the role specific elements of the Universal Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009)
Support the work of the 0-19 Public Health Team with planned programmes of public health care and health promotion in accordance with The Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
Undertake activities as delegated by the Health Visitor, in support of the delivery of the 0-19
Support the delivery of a child focused service which promotes good partnership working with parents, nurseries, childrens centres and other
To participate in service development and health improvement activities.
To monitor, maintain and develop the service.
To act as the link 0-19 professional for identified PVIs in line with local service specification

Please refer to the attached job description for full list ofresponsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
Experience of working as a team member and on own

Desirable

Experience of leading group work
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
IT skills including Word, Excel.
Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
Knowledge of safeguarding children
Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Able to make and record observations of children's behaviour and development
Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
Enthusiastic proactive and motivated, uses own initiative
Maintains high level of confidentiality

Desirable

Basic understanding of community health care services
Presentation skills
Teaching skills (children, parents)

Other

Essential

Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
Experience of working as a team member and on own

Desirable

Experience of leading group work
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
IT skills including Word, Excel.
Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
Knowledge of safeguarding children
Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Able to make and record observations of children's behaviour and development
Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
Enthusiastic proactive and motivated, uses own initiative
Maintains high level of confidentiality

Desirable

Basic understanding of community health care services
Presentation skills
Teaching skills (children, parents)

Other

Essential

Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Wembley

HA0 3HG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Sudbury Primary Care Centre

Wembley

HA0 3HG

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)