About this role
Job summary
Are you a passionate Children's Nurse looking to make a real difference to children and families in their own communities?
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Registered Children's Nurse to join our Children's Community Nursing Team, supporting children and young people with a wide range of health needs, helping them receive high-quality care closer to home and reduce hospital admissions and attendances.
Working across the London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster, you will provide clinical care, education and support to children, young people and their families, and play an important role in supporting student nurses and contributing to a positive learning environment.
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with colleagues across primary care, acute hospitals, social care and education to deliver coordinated, child-centred care for children and young people aged 0-18 years.
We offer a supportive environment with excellent learning and development opportunities, a comprehensive education programme, and regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.
As an added bonus, you will also rotate into our Special School Nursing Team when required, gaining valuable experience with children with complex health needs within an education setting -- a great way to broaden your clinical skillset.
We welcome applications from nurses enthusiastic about providing great care, working collaboratively, and practising autonomously.
Main duties of the job
As a Children's Community Nurse, you will be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and young people in a variety of community settings, including their homes,schoolsand nurseries.
Working alongside the Children's Community Team Leads and wider multidisciplinary partners, you will:
Deliver safe,effectiveand child-centred nursing care to children and young people with a range of health needs.
Support children, young people,familiesand carers to develop confidence in managing health conditions and treatment plans.
Contribute to reducing hospital admissions by providing care closer to home whereverappropriate.
Work collaboratively with health, socialcareand education professionals to ensure coordinated care and positive outcomes.
Provide teaching, training and support to families, carers and education staff whererequired.
Support the learning and development of student nurses and other colleagues.
Maintainhigh standardsof clinical practice,safeguardingand professional accountability.
This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with children and families, develop specialist community nursing skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of local children and young people every day.
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
Desirable
Teaching Experience Evidence of post registration education and training
Experience Essential
Experience of teaching Experience of working with students Experience of working with multiprofessional team Knowledge of positive aspects of community nursing
Desirable
Minimum 1 years post registration nursing experience
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Nursing and Midwifery Council Code Knowledge and experience of Personal Development Planning Knowledge and demonstration of the use of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge of equal opportunities and their impact in practice Ability to work within a team Ability to work independently Ability to assess a situation and implement an appropriate plan of care Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Ability to respond appropriately to change I.T. skills
Desirable
Knowledge and experience of Clinical Supervision
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
Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)