Senior Integrated Community Childrens Nurse

NHS; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a skilled Senior Integrated Community Children's Nurse for a part-time fixed-term role in Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will support children and families, provide exceptional holistic care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include developing leadership skills and continuing professional development in community nursing. Required qualifications include a BSc in Nursing or RN in Child Nursing and registration with the NMC. Closing date for applications is December 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Currently registered with the NMC as a children's nurse.
• Experience in community nursing and paediatric care.
• Ability to take on leadership and management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Utilise nursing experience in a community setting.
• Continue professional development, including specialist qualifications.
• Develop leadership skills within the nursing team.

Skills

Paediatric care

Leadership skills

Community nursing experience

Education

BSc Nursing or RN in Child Nursing

Post-registration specialist training

Job description

Senior Integrated Community Childrens Nurse

We have a fantastic opportunity for highly skilled paediatric nurses to join our service. Within our Integrated Children’s Community Nursing (iCCN) Service, we believe in providing exceptional holistic care and support to babies, children, young people (BCYP) and their families within the Portsmouth and south‑east Hampshire area.

Our dedicated team is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young patients, promoting their health and well‑being in a compassionate and nurturing environment. We work collaboratively with BCYP, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure care is provided within the community.

We are recruiting across our teams within the iCCN service which include the Children’s Outreach Assessment & Support (COAST) or the CCN team.

Main duties of the job

• Utilise your transferable nursing experience and gain new skills in a community setting.
• Continue professional development, including the Community Children’s Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification (CCN SPQ) and the History taking and physical assessment module (level 7), alongside internal training.
• Develop and strengthen leadership and management skills within the team.

This is a part‑time fixed‑term position. If you are excited by the prospects, are passionate about making a difference, share our values and have the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: Grace Croft (Team Leader COAST/iCCNS) or Jill Carnell (Team Leader CCN/iCCNS) – [e-mail] or Tel [phone].

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high‑quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients.

Job responsibilities

Further information can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive for everyone.

We are happy to talk flexible working – all requests can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Qualifications

• BSc Nursing or RN in Child Nursing and currently registered with the NMC.
• Post‑registration specialist training relevant to speciality.
• Practice assessor and supervisor.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.

Closing date: 28 December 2025