Community Staff Nurse

NHS Jobs; Slough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

My Reward Hub discounts

Wages on demand

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join the 0-19 (25) team in Slough. You will support the Healthy Child Programme, work with Health Visitors and School Nurses, and help improve health outcomes for children and families.

The role involves community, home and school settings, with opportunities for professional development, a strong focus on safeguarding, and flexible working as part of a supportive public health team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Midwife, or awaiting qualification and registration at time of application.
• Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and safeguarding.
• Experience in multi‑agency working and health promotion in community/public health settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme across community, home and school settings.
• Build positive relationships with families and partner agencies while promoting health and wellbeing.
• Undertake health needs assessments and provide evidence-based health education.
• Contribute to safeguarding activity and help families access support.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in multidisciplinary team work.

Skills

NMC Code

Safeguarding

Health promotion

Public health

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Package Description: As a Community Staff Nurse you will be joining a dynamic and innovative 0-19 (25) team committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families across Slough. Working collaboratively with Health Visitors, School Nurses and partner agencies, you'll be supported to develop your public health nursing skills while contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and responsive community services. NHS Agenda for Change Band 5 salary with an NHS pension Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you discounts on everyday purchases, plus cashback and voucher offers for treats and essentials Access to your wages as you earn them, helping cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high-interest borrowing Online and in-person wellbeing support, including mental health services, activity challenges, financial wellbeing tools, coaching and counselling Access to e-learning, bespoke career pathways and professional development opportunities through our Outstanding Learning Enterprise team An open, just culture where you're encouraged to contribute ideas, backed by ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation where the majority of our rated services hold Good or Outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission Join a service that gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to children, young people and families across Slough. Working within the 0-19 (25) Child and Family Wellbeing Service, you'll be part of a supportive public health team delivering the Healthy Child Programme and helping improve health and wellbeing outcomes across the community. You'll work alongside experienced Health Visitors and School Nurses, gaining valuable experience while supporting children, young people and families through planned interventions, health promotion and partnership working

Main Responsibilities

As a Community Staff Nurse, you will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and work with children, young people and families across community, home and school settings. You'll build positive relationships with families and partner agencies while promoting health, wellbeing and early intervention. You will undertake health needs assessments, support Children in Care, deliver health education sessions and workshops, provide evidence-based advice, contribute to safeguarding activity and help families access the support they need. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, managing risk within your caseload and participating in multidisciplinary working to achieve the best outcomes for local communities Working closely with senior colleagues, you'll contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing evolution of the service. Flexibility is important, as the role may include some evening and occasional weekend working to meet the needs of the population.

Person Specification

Essential

Registered Nurse or Midwife, or awaiting qualification and registration at the time of application Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Knowledge of evidence-based practice Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding Experience of multi‑agency working Experience organising and managing your own workload Knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and 2004, and Equality Act 2010 Experience working with children, young people and families in a community, school or public health setting Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner agencies Ability to work under direct and indirect supervision Good planning and organisational skills Health promotion skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Basic IT skills Experience of maintaining accurate records Ability to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for the post

Desirable

Mentorship qualification Knowledge of public health Knowledge of clinical supervision Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs Public speaking skills Experience teaching and supporting learners Experience of lone or mobile working

Other Requirements

Full driving licence and access to a car for work purposes

About the Company

About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. As youd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Finally, we need to let you know that the company youll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job well need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see