About this role
Job summary
Join our team as a 0-19 Community Staff Nurse
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference in the Bradford Community.
In this key role as a Community staff nurse within our dedicated 5-19 years team, you will be providing exceptional care to our children and young people. You will be responsible for operational and strategic management of a defined caseload, ensuring that high-quality care is delivered in line with the Healthy Child Programme.
The successful candidate will need to be role models and demonstrate a willingness to lead, support and implement change, while adhering to our trust values, 'we listen, we care, we deliver'. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality, patient centred care and encourage learning and training to get the best out of our employees.
Closing- 7th July 2026
Shortlisting- 8th July 2026
Interview- 14th July 2026
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a 0-19 Children's Services team and will beintegrated and co-located with the Local Authorities Prevention and Early Help team,delivering services within an integrated care pathway.
Under the supervision of the Health Visitor/School Nurse the post holder will supportthe delivery of the Healthy Child Programme within a progressive universal model ofservice delivery dependant on assessed needs.
Using best available evidence, the post holder will work in partnership with keypartners and communities to deliver targeted interventions to improve the health andwellbeing of children, young people and families to address health inequalities,especially in those from disadvantaged groups
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan.
All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Overview continued-
We are looking for people with energy and enthusiasm, as well as a high level of professional skill, knowledge of the current health agenda and a drive to change and transform our service to give the best for the children and young people of Bradford.
To achieve this, you will be committed to working in partnership with other key agencies and supporting the rest of the multidisciplinary team.
If you are ready to join us on this amazing rewarding journey and shape a better future for the children and young people in Bradford, we want to hear from you.
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oRN, RMHN or RSCN oCurrent NMC Registration
Desirable
oMentorship qualification - ENB 998 or Equivalent
Training Essential
oWillingness to undergo further training and Development oEvidence of continuing Professional development
Desirable
oENB 998 or equivalent teaching/mentor qualification oLevel 3 safeguarding training oChild development or family health training
Experience Essential
oExperience of partnership working oExperience of assessing need, developing care plans, delivering programmes of care and evaluating outcomes/ impact.
Desirable
o1 year's post qualification experience oExperience of providing mentorship for pre-registration students oExperience of safeguarding families oExperience of using SystmOne . Experience of safeguarding families . Community nursing experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Westbourne Green
Heaton Road
Bradford
BD8 8RA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)