children's nurse

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare trust is seeking a Children's Nurse to deliver care and support to children and young people with complex health needs in Harrogate. This role involves working as part of a community nursing team across various settings. Ideal candidates should have recent experience in clinical community care and possess specific skills such as CIVAD access, medication administration, and strong communication abilities. A supportive culture and staff recognition initiatives are part of the offering.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Staff recognition awards

Qualifications

• Recent clinical community experience delivering care to CYP with complex health needs.
• Non-medical prescriber desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist community care to CYP across various settings.
• Work within a small team of community nurses in Harrogate.

Skills

CIVAD access

Rheumatology medication administration

O2 therapy for babies

Pressure area care

Enteral feeding

Tracheostomy care

Wound care

Strong communication skills

Training proficiency

Self-management skills

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Children's Nurse to join our enthusiastic ranks in the community, delivering care & support to CYP with the most complex health needs in our area. Practice across home, school, social care settings throughout the Harrogate & rural footprint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist community care and support to CYP across a range of settings.
• Work as part of a small team of community nurses in and around Harrogate.

Qualifications

• Recent clinical community experience delivering care to CYP with complex health needs.
• Specific skills: CIVAD access, rheumatology medication administration, babies requiring O2 therapy, pressure area, enteral feeding, tracheostomy & wound care.
• Strong communication, training, solutions‑focused planning & self‑management skills.
• Non‑medical prescriber desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast‑track Physiotherapy service.

Notes

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.