Children's Community Nurse

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join the Integrated Children’s Community Nursing Service (ICCNS). The role involves delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people with complex healthcare needs in homes, schools and community settings across Cardiff and the Vale.

We welcome applications from nurses with paediatric experience and NMC registration.

Qualifications

• NMC registered paediatric nurse with relevant child health experience.
• Will consider Registered Children’s Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses and Adult Nurses with paediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with complex healthcare needs in homes, schools and community settings.
• Undertake assessments, planning and evaluating care to ensure safe and effective support for children and families.
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to promote positive health outcomes and participation in daily life.
• Support students and junior staff, act as a role model, and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Child Health nurse qualification, LD or Adult Nurse (with paediatric experience)

Job description

Main area Community Child Health Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Various hours available Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Annualised hours

37.5 hours per week (Example of shift times: Nights 9pm til 7am. Long Day 10am - 9pm or 12.00 -23.00. Short day 10-3,12-5, 4-9, 6-11pm. School shift 08.30 -3.30.) Job ref 001-NMR257-1126

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site ICCNS (Old Glan Ely Ward). St David's Hospital Town Cardiff Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/11/2026 23:59

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

• We are kind and caring
• We are respectful
• We have trust and integrity
• We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job overview

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join the Integrated Children's Community Nursing Service (ICCNS), delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people with complex and lifelong healthcare needs. This rewarding community role involves providing holistic, person‑centred care within children’s homes, mainstream and specialist educational settings, and other community environments.

Working closely with children, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support those with needs such as tracheostomies, long‑term ventilation, enteral and parenteral nutrition, complex epilepsy and other conditions requiring specialist nursing intervention.

Families rely on ICCNS for skilled nursing care, clinical expertise and ongoing support. You will develop meaningful relationships, deliver hands‑on clinical care, support carers to manage complex health needs and contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for each child and young person.

We welcome applications from Registered Children’s Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses and Adult Nurses with relevant paediatric experience.

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction, structured training and ongoing support to develop specialist clinical skills.

The role involves working across multiple locations and requires the ability to travel reliably and in a timely manner between sites.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Integrated Children’s Community Nursing Service (ICCNS), you will provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with complex and lifelong healthcare needs within their homes, educational and community settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high‑quality, person‑centred nursing care to children and young people with complex healthcare needs, including tracheostomies, long‑term ventilation, enteral and parenteral nutrition, epilepsy management and other specialist interventions.
• Undertaking comprehensive assessments, planning and evaluating care to ensure safe, effective support for children and their families.
• Working in partnership with children, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team to promote positive health outcomes, wellbeing and participation in family, educational and community life.
• Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with children and families, providing clinical expertise, guidance and ongoing support in managing complex healthcare needs.
• Contributing to the delivery of care across a range of community settings, including children’s homes, mainstream schools, specialist schools and respite environments.
• Participating in the learning and development of students, newly appointed staff and colleagues, acting as a positive role model within the team.
• Maintaining clinical competencies and contributing to service development, quality improvement and the delivery of safe, effective care.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Child Health nurse qualification, LD or Adult Nurse (with paediatirc experience)
• UK NMC Registration

Skills

• Ability to deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to children and young people with complex healthcare needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate person‑centred care.
• Ability to recognise deteriorating health and respond appropriately to changing clinical needs.
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective organisational and time management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Knowledge and experience of caring for children and young people with complex healthcare needs.
• Experience of working in community, home, educational or respite settings.
• Experience of supervising students, support workers or junior staff.
• Experience of delivering teaching and competency‑based assessments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of community settings and respond to changes in service requirements.

Experience

• Experience of working as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of caring for children and young people.
• Experience of delivering and evaluating person‑centred care.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of communicating effectively with patients, families, carers and professionals.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Experience of supporting children and young people with complex healthcare needs.
• Experience of working in a community, home, educational or respite care setting.
• Experience of managing enteral feeding, parenteral nutrition or epilepsy care.
• Experience of caring for children/ young people with complex health needs, airway management (tracheostomy care), long term ventilation at home
• Experience of undertaking clinical teaching, competency assessments or supporting carers to develop healthcare skills.
• Experience of supervising students, support workers or newly appointed staff.
• Experience of participating in service improvement or quality improvement initiatives.

Specialist knowledge

• Knowledge of the NMC Code and professional accountability.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and responsibilities relating to children and young people.
• Knowledge of person‑centred and family‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety.
• Knowledge of assessment, care planning and evaluation processes.
• Awareness of supporting children, young people and families with long‑term or complex health conditions.
• Knowledge of community working
• Knowledge of MDT/ inter agency working
• Knowledge of Continuing Care processes and packages of care.

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and child‑centred approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service demands.
• Able to work autonomously whilst recognising when support is required.
• Resilient and confident working in a community environment.
• Committed to providing high‑quality care and improving outcomes for children and families.
• Ability to work flexibly across a range of community settings and respond to changes in service requirements.
• Compassionate, patient and understanding when supporting children, young people and their families.
• Confident building positive and trusting relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Able to remain calm and professional in challenging or unpredictable situations.
• Committed to delivering high‑quality, family‑centred care.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Positive and flexible team player who contributes to a supportive working environment.
• Committed to developing specialist skills in caring for children and young people with complex healthcare needs.

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Paula Cooper Job title Operational Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02921 836884

Additional information

Please contact Operational Managers Dawn James or Emma Simpson via the telephone number above.

We welcome and encourage prospective applicants to contact the service for an informal discussion about the role and the specialist care provided to children and young people with complex healthcare needs in their homes, schools and local communities.