Registered Children's Nurse Community

NHS Jobs; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHSP support line

Blue Light Card NHS Discount

Shifts flexibility

Academy training

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting a Registered Children’s Nurse to provide community-based care in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight area. The role involves delivering high‑quality nursing care to children and young people with complex health needs in their own homes and other community settings.

Flexible hours include 4/5 week rotas with weekends and bank holidays. You will work with the Clinical Case Manager, support new staff, and uphold safeguarding and clinical standards across settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse with post‑registration experience (6–12 months).
• Experience delivering care to children/young people with complex health needs in the community.
• Knowledge of the NHS Children and Young People Continuing Care Framework; driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in the child/young person’s home and community settings.
• Work with the clinical case manager to deliver and monitor care plans.
• Induct and support new care staff under supervision of the Clinical Case Manager.
• Maintain safeguarding, escalation procedures and high-quality care for each child.

Skills

NMC PIN

Community nursing

Driving licence

Children's health

Education

Registered Nurse - Children

Job description

Job Description: Job Title: Registered Nurse Childrens Continuing Care (Community)

Trust: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Locations: Adelaide Health Centre, Southampton and/or Battenburg Child Development Centre, Portsmouth. Pay Rates: Days £19.97 Saturdays and nights £25.96 Sundays and Bank Holidays £31.95

About the Trust

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of community, mental health and learning disability services for people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Trust provides most of the NHS services that are delivered away from the big acute hospitals in peoples homes, communities and in local hospitals and clinics. The Trust works in partnership with NHS Professionals (NHSP) to recruit: Nursing, Midwifery & Healthcare Assistants Allied Health Professionals Healthcare Scientists Social Workers Non-Clinical staff Healthcare Support Workers

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a Registered Childrens Community Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add

A car and valid UK driving license As a registered nurse to always work within and uphold the NMC Code. To assist in the delivery of care activities in the child/young persons own home and other community settings. Staff will work unsupported following assessment with the support of the Clinical Case Manager. Has responsibility for the induction and development of new care staff, under the direction of the Clinical Case Manager. To be flexible to work flexible hours, 4/5 week rota pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays. Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Clinical Case Manager. Responsible for working with children/young people who are dependent on others for meeting some or all of their health and wellbeing needs. Ensure the care that is delivered to the children on the caseload is of a consistently high standard Responsible for discussing the childs/young persons support plan with the qualified nursing team, ensuring understanding of their role in providing care to meet the needs, including an understanding of the Safeguarding of Children. Responsible for delivering care in accordance with relevant care plans, escalation plans, Standard Operating Procedures and guidance. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need

Registered Childrens Nurse Experience of working with Children/Young People who have additional/ complex health needs within the community. Knowledge of the impact of complex health needs on Child/Young person and family Flexible approach and professional outlook. 6-12 months post registration. Experience of working with Children/Young People who have Special Educational Needs. Knowledge of The NHS Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care Framework. *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:-

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

#INDNM Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: Company pension Experience: Community Nursing: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: Childrens NMC PIN (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person