Community Nursery Nurse Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 600.3KB)

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Teddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Community Nursery Nurse to contribute to the delivery of vital health services for children and families. This role involves working closely with parents and local agencies to promote health and well-being in the community. You will play a key role in safeguarding children and enhancing their life chances through effective health visiting practices. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and professional development, ensuring you have the tools and training needed to succeed in this rewarding position.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and support for career development

Comprehensive induction into community service

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in health or educational settings.
• Ongoing training in Early Years and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Health Visiting services aligned with the Healthy Child Programme.
• Support child-focused services and participate in health improvement activities.

Skills

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Knowledge of child development

Good communication skills

Education

N.N.E.B./BTEC Diploma in Child Care

NVQ in Child Care level 3

Diploma level in a health-related subject

Job description

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

About

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

CLCH is both the largest community healthcare organisation in London and the first in the capital to be awarded NHS Trust status. As such, CLCH is at the forefront of changing the way healthcare services are provided to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Over 3,000 community health professionals and staff provide community and in-patient services to over 900,000 local people.

Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

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Key details

Location

SiteCauseway HouseAddress13 The CausewayTownTeddingtonPostcodeTW11 0JRMajor / Minor RegionLondon

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHours25 hours per week

• Part time
• Flexible working
  
  

Salary

GradeBand 4

Specialty

Main areaCommunity Nursery Nurse

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Job Overview

To contribute and participate in the delivery of a comprehensive Health Visiting service in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications and service model for health visiting that meets the public health needs of local communities.

Contribute to the delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.

To deliver the role in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours.

Please note that the base stated is The Causeway; however, the vacancy may be based across the Borough and will be dependent on staffing and service need at the time of recruitment.?

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To deliver the role specific elements of the Universal Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009). Support the work of the 0-19 Public Health Team with planned programmes of public health care and health promotion in accordance with The Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009). Undertake activities as delegated by the Health Visitor, in support of the delivery of the 0-19 service.

Support the delivery of a child focused service which promotes good partnership working with parents, nurseries, childrens centres and other agencies. To participate in service development and health improvement activities.

To monitor, maintain and develop the service.

To act as the link 0-19 professional for identified Private, Voluntary and Independent Nurseries in line with local service specification. Find out more information about working and living in South West London here -https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector

Working for our organisation

Just as we care about our patients well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

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

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability.

We Are Proud To Say That We Follow The Workforce Race Equality Standard And 28% Of Our Senior Staff (8A And Above) Are From a BAME Background. CLCH Also Has Active BAME And LGBTQI Networks

Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN)

Race Equality Network

Rainbow Network which supports LGBTQI staff.

The CLCH Equal opportunities statement is on our WebsiteEqual opportunities :: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (clch.nhs.uk)

"We work Flexibly"

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading group work
• Experience of working in the NHS
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
• IT skills including Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children
• Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Basic understanding of community health care services
  
  

Documents

• Community Nursery Nurse Job Description & Person Specification (, 600.3)PDFKB
• CLCH TRUST VALUES (, 720.3)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameAnnette HollowayJob titleHealth Visiting Team LeadEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07917 093942