Community Nursery Nurse

Central London Community Health Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

To contribute and participate in the delivery of a comprehensive Health Visiting service in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications and service model for health visiting that meets the public health needs of local communities.

Contribute to the delivery ofWorking Together to Safeguard Children (2018),including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.

To deliver the role in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours.

Please note that the base stated is The Causeway; however, the vacancy may be based across the Borough and will be dependent on staffing and service need at the time of recruitment.

Main duties of the job

To deliver the role specific elements of the Universal Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).Supporttheworkofthe0-19Public HealthTeamwithplannedprogrammesof public healthcareandhealthpromotion in accordance with The Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).UndertakeactivitiesasdelegatedbytheHealthVisitor,insupportof thedeliveryofthe0-19service.

Supportthedeliveryofa'childfocusedservice'whichpromotesgoodpartnershipworkingwithparents,nurseries,children'scentresandotheragencies.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 Private, Voluntary and Independent Nurseries in line with local service specification.Find out more information about working and living in South West London here - https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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 roleCar lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)Flexible working optionsAnnual travel card loanTraining, 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

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-SOUTH-7168657

Job locations

Causeway House

13 The Causeway

Teddington

TW11 0JR

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

Qualifications

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

Essential

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
IT skills including Word, Excel.
Knowledge of safeguarding children
Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Basic understanding of community health care services

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Essential

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
IT skills including Word, Excel.
Knowledge of safeguarding children
Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Basic understanding of community health care services

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.