About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Community Nursing Service in our Inner London Division. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic Band 6 Children's Community Nurse looking to develop their skills within London's largest community healthcare trust.
You will work within the Children's Community Nursing Team, visiting children with a wide range of conditions in the community, aiming to reduce hospital admissions and attendances. The role includes nursing care, training and supporting families, deputising for Team Leads, and mentoring student nurses.
The team provides a service to children and young people aged 0-18, working across Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster, alongside colleagues in primary care, hospitals, social services and education.
As an added bonus, you'll also have the opportunity to rotate into our Special School Nursing Team when required -- a great way to broaden your clinical skillset and gain valuable experience supporting children with complex health needs in an education setting.
This full-time post (37.5 hours/week) is worked flexibly over 7 days. It's a fantastic opportunity to develop your community nursing skills, with excellent mandatory training, an education programme, and regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Children's Community Nursing Team, taking responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidenced based nursing care to children and their families or carers To coordinate the day to day workload in the absence of Team Leads To take responsibility for Learner Nurses on placement with the Team You will need to be passionate about children's nursing, enjoy working as a team as well as being autonomous, and have at least 2 years' experience at band 5, ideally including at least 1 year in a community setting.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification Essential
RGN / RSCN / RN(Child) NMC Registration Evidence of post registration education and training
Desirable
Teaching Qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years post registration experience Minimum of one year post registration community or relevant experience Experience of working with students Experience of working with multi-professional team Experience of teaching
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation Knowledge of Primary Health Care and Political influences Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation Knowledge and demonstration of the use of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge of equal opportunities and their impact in practice Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Ability to work within a team and independently Ability to support staff I.T. skills
Desirable
Knowledge of resource management
Other Essential
Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
Desirable
Ability to drive
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.
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 Central London Community Health Trust
Address The Medical Centre
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)