Senior Community Children's Nurse (Band 6)

Croydon Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health services provider in Croydon is seeking a Community Children's Nurse to provide high-quality care to children with complex health needs. This role is ideal for motivated nurses seeking community experience. Join a dedicated team focused on family-centred care in various settings. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development await.

Qualifications

• Experience in children's community nursing or extensive Band 6 experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Act as a key point of contact for children and families.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

RSCN/Child Branch / RN Child

Evidence of study at diploma or degree level

Job description

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Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon

Job overview

Croydon Health Services offers a truly integrated approach to paediatric nursing across our acute and community services. Supporting seamless pathways for children and young people between the hospital, their home and educational settings for children requiring short-term admissions to those with long-term and complex health needs.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Children's Nurse to join our dedicated team at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust for a 12-month maternity leave cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse to work within a supportive and forward-thinking service, providing high-quality, family-centred care to children and young people with a range of acute and complex health needs in their homes and community settings. While previous experience in community children's nursing is ideal, we also welcome applications from nurses with extensive Band 6 experience and transferable skills who are keen to develop their practice within the community setting. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills, be confident working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and be committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will be joining an experienced, friendly and passionate team who work collaboratively to support each other and deliver the best possible outcomes for children and families in Croydon.

For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Ryan, Matron.

Main duties of the job

Senior Community Children's Nurse

Clinical

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to children and young people with acute, chronic, and complex health needs in the home, school, and community settings.
• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with children, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and carry out a range of clinical procedures (e.g. enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, wound care, and intravenous therapy) in accordance with Trust policies and clinical governance standards.
• Monitor and respond to changes in a child's condition, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns as required.
• Support safe and effective discharges from hospital to home, ensuring continuity and coordination of care.

Communication and Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact for children, families, and other professionals involved in care delivery.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with families, schools, GPs, secondary and tertiary specialist teams, statutory and voluntary services to ensure seamless, family-centred care.
• Provide education, advice, and emotional support to parents and carers, empowering them to manage their child's care confidently at home.

Leadership and Supervision

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior nurses, students, and support staff within the team.
• Contribute to induction, training, and development programmes for new and existing staff.
• Support the implementation of service improvements and clinical governance initiatives in line with Trust priorities.

Safeguarding and Professional Standards

• Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, following Trust and national safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with professional and legal requirements.
• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.

Professional Development

• Take responsibility for maintaining own clinical competence and continuing professional development.
• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and annual appraisal processes.
• Engage actively in audit, research, and quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on this role please see the attached JD and PS information.

Flexible working patterns are supported within the team - please feel free to make contact to discuss the role and work out if Croydon is your next career move.

For further information on the role , kindly contact Chloe Douglas 020 8274 6428 or Sarah Ryan 020 8680 4810

Car driver and own car essential but there may be flexibility so please contact us.

Interview date: TBC

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of the primary and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Ability to transfer nursing skills from hospital to home setting.
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to prioritise care and support team objectives

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RSCN/Child Branch / RN Child
• Evidence of study at diploma or degree level

Desirable criteria

• Post registration qualification 415/405
• Specialist practitioner Community Children's Nursing qualification

knowledge and understanding

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate understanding of professional and personal accountability
• Knowledge and Understanding of Clinical supervision.
• Understanding of current child protection policy and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance.
• Evidence of professional updating

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of autonomous practice and responsibiliy

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in Children's community nursing
• Recent experience of working in acute children's nursing.
• Discharge planning experience.
• Teaching and supervising of parents and colleagues.
• Experience working as a band 6 in acute or community setting

Desirable criteria

• Previous Community experience

Your recruitment team

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
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Your application

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Use of Artificial Intelligence

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References

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Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Documents to download

• Band 6 (PDF, 482.4KB)
• CHS DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 53.0KB)
• Map of Croydon University Hospital (PDF, 95.6KB)
• Croydon Nurse Brochure (PDF, 1.3MB)
• CHS Accomodation (PDF, 1.4MB)
• Croydon Trust Values (PDF, 324.9KB)