Registered Children'S Nurse Community

Nhs Professionals Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Professionals Limited is seeking a Registered Children’s Nurse to provide continuing care in community settings across Southampton and Portsmouth. You will cover Adelaide Health Centre and related community visits, joining a flexible bank team that supports patients in their homes and local clinics.

You will work within the NHS Continuing Care framework, delivering high-quality care, liaising with a multi-disciplinary team, and prioritising safeguarding and patient wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered Children’s Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience of working with Children/Young People with additional/complex health needs in the community.
• Knowledge of NHS Children and Young People Continuing Care Framework.
• Flexible approach and professional outlook.
• 6–12 months post registration experience.
• Driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care activities in the child/young person’s home and other community settings.
• Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Clinical Case Manager.
• Support induction and development of new care staff under the Clinical Case Manager.
• Work 4/5 week rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Ensure high standard of care per care plans and safeguarding considerations.
• Discuss the child/young person’s support plan with the nursing team to meet health needs.

Skills

Registered Children’s Nurse

Community experience with children

NMC registration

Flexible schedule (bank shifts)

Driving licence (preferred)

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 you'll 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.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

Company pension

Experience

Community Nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

Children's NMC PIN (preferred), Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location

In person

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Childrens Nurse with NMC
• 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 with Children in the community.
• Experience of working with Children/Young People who have Special Educational Needs.
• Knowledge of The NHS Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care Framework.

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Adelaide Health Centre, Southampton SO16 4XE, United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact

Recruitment Consultant Lauren Foakes, [e-mail]

Date posted

27 October 2026

Closing date

11 November 2026

Reference number

M0042-26-0322