0 -19 Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse in the 0-19 Service, dedicated to improving the health of children and families in Croydon. This role involves delivering essential health services, collaborating with various agencies, and working independently to ensure high-quality care. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background and a commitment to child health.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in nursing.
• Experience in health promotion.
• Ability to assess and implement care packages.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual and family-focused care.
• Establish partnerships with families and agencies.

Skills

Initiative

Health Promotion

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Job summary

Band 5 Community Staff Nurse - 0-19 Service

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate Band 5 Community Staff Nurse to join our dynamic 0-19 team.

As part of the wider community nursing and primary healthcare team, you'll work under the guidance of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Team Lead), delivering a range of services including health surveillance, health promotion, immunisations, and providing support and advice to families with children and young people aged 0-19.

You'll collaborate closely with statutory and voluntary partner agencies to achieve the best health outcomes for children and families. Using evidence-based practice, you'll contribute to delivering a safe, effective, and high-quality service aligned with professional standards.

This role involves supporting the implementation of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme within a progressive universal model, tailoring interventions based on assessed needs and ensuring seamless partnership working across agencies.

If you're committed to child health and seeking career growth in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Webinar Event: 4th June 2025

Open Day Event: 14th June 2025

Main duties of the job

1. Support the delivery of the 0-19 Healthy Child Programme, providing high-quality, innovative services that help children, young people, and families thrive, working independently to support clients.
2. Manage your designated workload within your specialty with support, advice, and supervision from a SCPHN clinician, assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating patient-centered care within your competence, adhering to professional protocols and evidence-based practice.
3. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual and family-focused care in partnership with other agencies under the delegation of a SCPHN.
4. Establish and maintain partnerships with families and agencies in a multi-agency, integrated environment.
5. Participate in locality meetings.
6. Maintain a professional service image and act as a role model for staff.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from various clinics throughout Croydon. Established in 2010, it employs around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main hospital, Croydon University Hospital, is one of London's busiest. Our community teams and Children's Hospital at Home care for children with long-term conditions, aiming to provide high-quality, innovative care and training opportunities in partnership with London universities.

Join us to make a real impact, challenge yourself, and be part of an NHS Trust committed to excellence.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £34,521 to £41,956 per year (pro-rata, including outer London HCAS)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible

Reference number: 199-7132635-SH-A

Location: Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, 12-18 Lennard Road, Croydon, CR9 2RS

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document for detailed role and person specifications.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications (Essential):

• RN, evidence of professional update

Desirable:

• SSSA and Coaching

Skills and abilities (Essential):

• Work on own initiative, ability to assess and implement packages of care

Experience (Essential):

• Post-registration experience, experience of health promotion

Desirable:

• Previous experience working with children

Additional info

This post is subject to DBS check and current UK professional registration. For details, see NHS Careers website.