Children's Community Nurse | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based healthcare provider in London is seeking a highly motivated Band 6 children's nurse for their Richmond Children’s Community Nursing Service. The role includes caring for children with various conditions and opportunities for professional development. Essential qualifications include a valid nursing license and driver's license. The organization offers supportive resources for staff wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Access to lease car via Tusker Car Scheme

On-site staff nursery

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in treating children with acute and long-term conditions.
• Knowledge of IV antibiotic administration and wound care.
• Ability to provide palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Care for children in homes and nurse-led clinics.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in teaching and staff development.

Skills

Motivation to work in nursing

Ability to work autonomously

Collaboration skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job overview

Are you passionate about patient care? Join our supportive community-based paediatric team.
• Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated band 6 children's nurse in our Richmond Children’s Community Nursing Service.
• Learning opportunities to complete training in cytotoxic medication administration, foundation oncology and palliative care.
• Opportunity to develop teaching skills.
• Collaboration with allied professionals, the wider multidisciplinary team, social care, and local education providers.
• Caring for children with acute and long term conditions, including enteral feeding, IV antibiotic administration, oxygen therapy, blood sampling via central venous access devices, wound care and palliative care. Care is delivered across a range of settings including patient homes and in a nurse led clinic.
• Access to lease car via Tusker Car Scheme.
• May be required to work weekends and bank holidays.

A valid driver's license and access to a car is essential.


• Seeking Band 6 children’s nurses with motivation to work in our Children’s Community Nursing Service.
• Requires the ability to work autonomously and within a collaborative nursing team.
• Involvement in acute and long-term condition treatments and teaching.

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.





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This advert closes on Sunday 17 Aug 2025