About this role
Job summary
LOCALA CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY NURSING TEAM-
Children's Community Nurse
Band 5 £32,073-£39,043
Fixed Term Maternity Leave Cover - 12 Months
Hours Up to 30hrs per week this is negotiable if less hours are required
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Community Children's Nurse to join our supportive Community Children's Nursing Team on a fixed-term maternity leave cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Registered Children's Nurse to gain valuable experience within community paediatrics. We warmly welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and will provide a comprehensive induction, structured preceptorship, and ongoing support to help you develop confidently within the role.
Working within the community, you will deliver high-quality, child and family-centred care to children and young people with a range of acute, chronic, and complex health needs across home, school, and clinic settings.
Main duties of the role
Deliver evidence-based nursing care to children and young people within the communitySupport children with complex and additional healthcare needs Provide education and support to families and carers to promote independence and wellbeingWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, schools, social care, and partner agenciesParticipate in assessment, care planning, safeguarding, and clinical reviewsMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with NMC standardsContribute positively to service development and team learningProvide nursing cover one day a week at a Special Educational Needs school alongside experienced colleagues
About us
Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.
We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.
Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.
Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:-
Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8% Refer a Friend Scheme - If you know a friend or family member who works at Locala on a substantive contract, you may be able to take advantage of our Refer a Friend Scheme. You both could receive a reward of £500 each, after you have successfully started your role with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Desirable
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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 Locala Health and Wellbeing
Address Locala
Childrens Centre, Dewsbury & District Hospital
Halifax Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)