Community Nursery Nurse

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a motivated professional to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, focusing on child welfare and family support. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and relevant qualifications in childcare. The organization prides itself on innovation and excellent patient care with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Collaborative working environment

Innovative projects and solutions

Qualifications

• Experience working under health supervision.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Access to a vehicle and full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme using a public health approach.
• Lead group work with children and families.
• Support the Health Visitors in all aspects of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

NNEB Diploma or equivalent

Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE)

NVQ/SNVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education

BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

Job description

Do you have NNEB Diploma or Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE) or NVQ/SNVQ Level 3 in Early Years and Education or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Early Years? We are looking for a motivated professional with excellent communication skills who has the ability to work independently and as part of a corporate skill mixed team delivering the Healthy Child Programme using a public health approach, which may include leading group work with children and families.

As a team player, you will work under the leadership and supervision of the Health Visitors. You will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all aspects of safeguarding children whilst being supported by robust organisational supervision, guidelines and policies.

We are well known for our creative approach in supporting our communities, children and families with great innovations including ChatHealth, our Text Messaging Advice Service; the Parent Portal, an interactive web-based information hub for parents, and our partnership with Barnardo's which offers community-based public health programmes. We are proud of having achieved BFI accreditation at gold standard.

Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving licence is essential.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.