Community Children's Nurse

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 27 April 2025

Job summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Community Nursing Service in our Inner London Division We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Children's Community Nurse who is looking to share and develop their skills in the largest community healthcare trust in London

The post holder will work within the Children's Community Nursing Team, visiting children in the community with a wide range of conditions, with the aim of reducing hospital admissions and attendances. The role will include nursing care, training, and supporting families, as well as deputising for Team leads, and supporting and mentoring student nurses.

The team provides a service to children and young people aged 0 - 18 years, and works across the 3 London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster. The team works closely with colleagues in Primary Care, hospitals, social services and education.

The position is for 37.5 hours per week, which will be worked flexibly over 7 days a week on a fixed term contract until 31st May 2026. This post offers a great opportunity for a children's qualified nurse to develop and enhance skills and experience in community nursing. The organisation is supportive of training needs and there is an excellent mandatory training and education programme. You will also receive regular clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Children's Community Nursing Team, taking responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidenced based nursing care to children and their families or carers
To coordinate the day to day workload in the absence of Team Leads
To take responsibility for Learner Nurses on placement with the Team
You will need to be passionate about children's nursing, enjoy working as a team as well as being autonomous, and have at least 2 years' experience at band 5, ideally including at least 1 year in a community setting.

About us

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-7133317

Job locations

The Medical Centre

London

W9 3XZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
NMC Registration
Evidence of post registration education and training

Desirable

Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years post registration experience
Minimum of one year post registration community or relevant experience
Experience of working with students
Experience of working with multi-professional team
Experience of teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Knowledge of Primary Health Care and Political influences
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Knowledge and demonstration of the use of Evidenced Based Care
Knowledge of equal opportunities and their impact in practice
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to work within a team and independently
Ability to support staff
I.T. skills

Desirable

Knowledge of resource management

Other

Essential

Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations

Desirable

Ability to drive

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
NMC Registration
Evidence of post registration education and training

Desirable

Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum 2 years post registration experience
Minimum of one year post registration community or relevant experience
Experience of working with students
Experience of working with multi-professional team
Experience of teaching

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Knowledge of Primary Health Care and Political influences
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
Knowledge and demonstration of the use of Evidenced Based Care
Knowledge of equal opportunities and their impact in practice
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Ability to work within a team and independently
Ability to support staff
I.T. skills

Desirable

Knowledge of resource management

Other

Essential

Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations

Desirable

Ability to drive

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.