Community Nursery Nurse

Central London Community Health Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization seeks an experienced Nursery Nurse in Ealing to support children and families. This full-time position involves delivering the Healthy Child Programme and providing clinical support within the health visiting service. Candidates must hold a relevant diploma and have experience working with children in a health or social care setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Training and development opportunities are part of the role.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in health or social care settings.
• Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years.
• Must be able to travel across the Borough.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Healthy Child Programme across community settings.
• Provide high-quality clinical support within the Health Visiting service.
• Engage families with evidence-based advice on parenting skills.

Skills

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy

IT skills including Word, Excel

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to assess situations and act appropriately

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated

Education

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ level 3

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated Nursery Nurse to join Central London Community Healthcare, working with the Integrated Health Visiting Team in the London Borough of Ealing. This is a chance to play a meaningful role in supporting children and families, contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and helping shape positive futures across our diverse communities.

We have one full-time vacancy based at Grove House in Southall.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, working across a range of community settings, including family homes.
• Act as a key member of the 0-19 team, providing efficient, high-quality clinical support within the Health Visiting service.
• Assist with, or carry out, delegated clinical interventions as part of the Healthy Child Programme, working in partnership with Health Visitors to ensure safe, consistent and compassionate care.
• Offer parents and carers evidence-based advice on positive parenting skills, including:
  • Understanding and supporting child behaviour
  • Introduction to family foods and nutrition
  • Play and early stimulation
  • Speech and language development
  • Sleep routines and sleep management
  • Toilet training
• Engage with families in an inclusive, respectful and empowering way, recognising and valuing the diverse needs of the local community.
• Demonstrate accountability in all aspects of practice, maintaining high standards and contributing to a positive team culture.

In return, Universal Children's Services will provide appropriate training and professional development opportunities to support you in your role and ongoing career progression.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours.

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent
• Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

Experience

• Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
• Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
• Experience of working as a team member and on own
• Experience of leading group work
• Experience of working in the NHS

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic skills in numeracy and literacy
• IT skills including Word, Excel.
• Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children
• Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Able to make and record observations of children's ? behaviour and development
• Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
• Enthusiastic proactive and motivated, uses own initiative
• Maintains high level of confidentiality
• Basic understanding of community health care services
• Teaching skills (children, parents)

Key Attributes

• Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
• Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,199 to £34,876 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS