Community Staff Nurse

NHS; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Community Staff Nurse to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community. You will work closely with school nurses, leading initiatives within the Healthy Child Programme and providing essential support and training to school staff. This part-time position allows for flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to a vital service that supports families in need. If you are passionate about community health and have a strong nursing background, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration and relevant degree.
• Experience in community nursing and child health support.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Healthy Child Programme for children aged 5-19.
• Provide training to school staff on medical condition management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

IT Skills

Team Collaboration

Child Protection Knowledge

Education

Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Software

Google Software

Job description

Job summary

Join our team as a Community Staff Nurse.

Are you a passionate and motivated registered nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families?

We are currently recruiting for a permanent, part time community staff nurse.

As a community staff nurse you will work closely with the school nurses taking a lead role in delivering specific elements of the Healthy Child Programme 5 19 years, which will include medical conditions in school, nocturnal enuresis and targeted health support for families.

The salary shown is Full time equivalent and will be pro-rated to Term Time, Part-time Only.

Main duties of the job

The School Nursing Team provides a universal and targeted service for children and young people aged between 5 19 years. We work in partnership with children, young people and families to promote their health and wellbeing and provide a key link between health and education whilst promoting multi-agency working to support their needs. School nurses are the professional lead for children aged 5-19 years as part of the Healthy Child Programme. The Team consists of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (also called School Nurses), Community Staff Nurses and School Health Screeners. We are located within the community family hubs in Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead and work in a flexible/hybrid arrangement.

As a community staff nurse you will work alongside the SCPHN school nurses taking the lead in delivering specific elements of the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 years.

• Provide support and training to school staff on the management of common medical conditions at face to face and virtual sessions.
• Facilitate nocturnal enuresis clinics
• Work with the school nurse to deliver targeted support to children, young people and their families, where there is an identified health need.

About us

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,292 to £37,158 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Term time hours

Reference number

B0458-09MAY25-1992

Job locations

Riverside Children's Centre

Maidenhead

SL6 7JB

Job description Job responsibilities

As a CSN you will work alongside the SCPHN school nurses taking the lead in delivering specific elements of the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 years, which will include providing support and training to school staff on the management of common medical conditions at face to face and virtual sessions. You will facilitate nocturnal enuresis clinics and work with the School Nurse to deliver targeted support to children, young people and their families, where there is an identified health need. Under taking health assessments in school and supporting the coordination of health care plans, using evidenced-based practice. In addition you will be expected to support and oversee the School Health Screeners in the delivery of the National Childhood Measurement Programme and the School Entry Screening.

This role involves working in partnership with children, young people, their families and wider multi-agency teams and establishing effective working relationships with members of the Primary Health Care Team, Family Hubs, Health Visitors, allied professionals and voluntary agencies to achieve best health and wellbeing outcomes for families and children.

You will be expected to attend staff meetings and participate in supervision, the annual review process, statutory and mandatory training, as required. You will also provide leadership and act as a positive role model by supporting colleagues and demonstrating excellent standards of care.

Job description Job responsibilities

As a CSN you will work alongside the SCPHN school nurses taking the lead in delivering specific elements of the Healthy Child Programme 5-19 years, which will include providing support and training to school staff on the management of common medical conditions at face to face and virtual sessions. You will facilitate nocturnal enuresis clinics and work with the School Nurse to deliver targeted support to children, young people and their families, where there is an identified health need. Under taking health assessments in school and supporting the coordination of health care plans, using evidenced-based practice. In addition you will be expected to support and oversee the School Health Screeners in the delivery of the National Childhood Measurement Programme and the School Entry Screening.

This role involves working in partnership with children, young people, their families and wider multi-agency teams and establishing effective working relationships with members of the Primary Health Care Team, Family Hubs, Health Visitors, allied professionals and voluntary agencies to achieve best health and wellbeing outcomes for families and children.

You will be expected to attend staff meetings and participate in supervision, the annual review process, statutory and mandatory training, as required. You will also provide leadership and act as a positive role model by supporting colleagues and demonstrating excellent standards of care.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification (RCN/RN/RNMH/RM).
• Active NMC registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience Essential

• Post registration experience. Previous experience of practice relevant to school nursing/health visiting and/or working in a community setting. Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures. Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy). Presentation skills and ability to deliver presentations to a varied audience. Excellent communication skills. Confident IT skills
• Experience of working as part of a team. Car driver holding current full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads.

Desirable

• A passion for Achieving for Childrens vision, mission and values (trust, empower. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives. Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. microsoft or Google software. Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking. Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight. Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach. Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families. Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Car driver and access to a car for work purposes.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification (RCN/RN/RNMH/RM).
• Active NMC registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience Essential

• Post registration experience. Previous experience of practice relevant to school nursing/health visiting and/or working in a community setting. Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures. Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy). Presentation skills and ability to deliver presentations to a varied audience. Excellent communication skills. Confident IT skills
• Experience of working as part of a team. Car driver holding current full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.The post requires a degree of agility and the ability to carry/manoeuvre light to moderate loads.

Desirable

• A passion for Achieving for Childrens vision, mission and values (trust, empower. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives. Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. microsoft or Google software. Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving and multitasking. Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight. Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach. Commitment to resource-sharing and collaborative working within Achieving for Children and across organisational boundaries in the best interests of children and families. Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic, including excellent negotiation and influencing skills. Car driver and access to a car for work purposes.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Achieving For Children

Address

Riverside Children's Centre

Maidenhead

SL6 7JB

Employer's website

https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Achieving For Children

Address

Riverside Children's Centre

Maidenhead

SL6 7JB

Employer's website

https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)