About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work with children, young people and families within the Early Years settings, school and community setting, or within the home environment as deemed necessary. Supporting the delivery of Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme as part of the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Working across the 0 - 5,Age 6 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) age range under the direction of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) to improve the health and wellbeing of a defined geographical population.
*Proposed interview date: 28th October 2026*
HCT will prioritise recruitment of workers living in England under the new immigration rules for care workers effective from 9 April 2025. Employers must first prove that they have attempted to recruit a worker from within England who needs new sponsorship. This ensures that those who came to the UK to pursue a career in adult social care can do so.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Will be part of a skill mixed team and as a Community Nursery Nurse you will work to deliver the universal and targeted Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme as part of the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Working across the 0-5 age, age 6 Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) age range under the direction of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) to improve the Health and wellbeing of the local population. Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
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The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GSCE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level including English and Maths NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma
Desirable
Additional training to foundation degree or BTEC diploma level or equivalent health experience with direct patient contact
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience working within a childcare setting Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities. Experience of working with diverse groups of people Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures Knowledge of the development of children & young people
Desirable
Health education/promotion experience Experience of using SystmOne
Skills and abilities Essential
Good interpersonal and communicational skills Use of initiative to problem solve Ability to work independently and as part of a team including the wider multidisciplinary team
other Essential
Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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.
Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
Address The BECC
off Shakespeare Dr, Furzehill Rd,
Borehamwood
WD6 2FD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)