Community Nursery Nurse - Health visiting

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Manchester is looking for enthusiastic Community Nursery Nurses to join their diverse team. In this role, you will contribute to innovative early help and prevention strategies, ensuring children's health and well-being. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications such as NVQ3 in Early Years Care, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Thorough induction programme

Supportive preceptorship arrangements

Regular supervision and professional development support

Qualifications

• NNEB/BTEC or NVQ3 in Early Years Care and Education required.
• Previous experience of working within the community is essential.
• Evidence of child development training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly with children's services colleagues.
• Make a real difference to Manchester families' lives.
• Ensure effective communication and accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Understanding of the needs of children and families

Effective time management skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good self-awareness and emotional resilience

Infant feeding knowledge

Education

NNEB/BTEC qualification or NVQ 3 in early Years Care and Education

Evidence of child development training

WELCOMM trained

Evidence of behaviour management training

Job description

Community Nursery Nurse - Health visiting

The closing date is 12 January 2026

Do you want to be part of something amazing?

We are seeking enthusiastic Community Nursery Nurses to join our dynamic, diverse, and supportive team.

Here in Manchester we are continuing to re-shape the way Health Visitors work. We have a diverse and inclusive team of Health Visitors and Community Nursery Nurses who work together as part of our highly skilled 0-5 early years workforce. We use an integrated and targeted family support offer developing innovative approaches to early help and prevention. In this role you will be making a real difference to Manchester families lives.

Main duties of the job

Applications are welcomed from experienced qualified Community Nursery Nurses, who are proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. All post holders need to work flexibly and be committed to working innovatively with other children's services colleagues. We are seeking to employ dynamic, forward thinking practitioners who have an awareness of contemporary policy documents relating to the development of Children's Services and the Public Health Agenda in line with the Health Visitor Implementation Plan. You must have good communication skills, the ability to work using your own initiative and be computer literate. Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst successful applicants will primarily work within one team, all applicants may be required to work at other locations on occasion to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.

In return we are able to offer a thorough induction programme, supportive preceptorship arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients. You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NNEB/BTEC qualification or NVQ 3 in early Years Care and Education
• Evidence of child development training
• WELCOMM trained
• Evidence of behaviour management training
• Previous experience of working within the community

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Understanding of the needs of children and families
• You can demonstrate the importance of observation
• Effective and accurate electronic record keeping
• Maintain good relationships and communication with colleagues and partners
• Effective time management skills and ability to prioritise work
• Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative
• Understanding of HCP and current public health agenda
• Knowledge and understanding of national child protection and safeguarding agenda
• Commitment and enthusiasm for delivering on care packages that promote positive health outcomes for children
• Good self‑awareness and emotional resilience
• Infant feeding
• Attachment and bonding
• The ability to travel around the city independently

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.

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.