Children's Community Nurse

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Nurse to join their award-winning team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to manage and care for children with chronic or acute nursing needs in a supportive, nurse-led environment. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes while working closely with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff. The role promises a fulfilling career path with opportunities for professional development and collaboration with leading healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Registered children's nurse with strong professional knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical and non-clinical care.
• Support junior team members through skill development.
• Collaborate with Consultant Paediatricians on care plans.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Child health nursing care models

Planning and delivering care

Supervising staff and students

Identifying care deficits

Education

RSCN/RN (Child)

Full NMC Registration

Relevant community qualification

Job description

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge? This exciting role involves working within an award-winning team with excellent staff survey results.

The role entails case managing and caring for children with chronic or acute nursing needs outside of hospital settings, within a nurse-led team. It offers an opportunity to share ideas and improve patient outcomes.

Main Duties

The service operates from 9-5, seven days a week. This is a full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, with some weekend and bank holiday work required, to cover maternity leave.

We seek a motivated, forward-thinking registered children's nurse with strong professional knowledge and excellent communication skills. The ability to prioritize and work independently or as part of a team is essential.

You will provide high-quality clinical and non-clinical care, outcome-focused, supporting children and families to participate fully in life at home and in the community. The workload is varied, with opportunities for further development.

You will also support junior team members through skill development and staff appraisals, teach parents, carers, and health professionals, and mentor students. You will work within a supportive nurse-led service, collaborate with clinical nurse specialists, gain management experience, and work closely with Consultant Paediatricians to plan, implement, and evaluate care.

About Us

North Mid is part of the North Central London integrated care system, comprising NHS and local authority organizations across Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey. We work closely with partners, sharing decisions and approaches. We are proud of our staff and committed to their training, including medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and nursing/midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.

Take a tour of our hospital here.

Job Details

• Posted on: 02 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £42,939 to £50,697 per year (inclusive of HCAs, pro-rata if part-time)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference: 391-NMUH-7180047

Location

North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N181QX

Job Responsibilities

A detailed list of duties is available within the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential Education & Qualifications

• RSCN/RN (Child)
• Full NMC Registration
• Relevant community qualification

Desirable

• Specialist qualifications (e.g., diabetic, asthma, oncology courses)

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Implementing child health nursing care models in the community
• Supporting staff, planning, and delivering care
• Identifying care deficits and taking action
• Effective communication and documentation skills
• Dealing with stressed or anxious parents and children
• Working within a multidisciplinary team
• Supervising staff and students, facilitating change

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks, requires UK professional registration, and applicants must have or be eligible for UK Skilled Worker sponsorship. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website and UK Visas and Immigration site.

Employer Details

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N181QX

Website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/