Community Children's Nurse inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED THU 21 NOV 2024

Band 6: £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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The Central London Community Health Trust is seeking a motivated Band 6 Children's Community Nurse to join their Children's Community Nursing Service, serving children aged 0 to 18 in the boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster. The role involves providing nursing care, training, and support to families, and may include supervising student nurses and stepping in for team leaders as needed. The position, which offers 37.5 hours of flexible work over a 7-day week, aims to reduce hospital admissions by delivering evidence-based nursing care directly within the community.

Candidates should have a strong passion for children's nursing, be proficient in collaborating within a team while also functioning autonomously, and possess at least two years of experience at Band 5 level, ideally with one year in a community setting. The trust is committed to supporting professional development through various training and education programs, as well as providing essential clinical and safeguarding supervision.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Children's Community Nursing Service in our Inner London Division We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Children's Community Nurse who is looking to share and develop their skills in the largest community healthcare trust in London

The post holder will work within the Children's Community Nursing Team, visiting children in the community with a wide range of conditions, with the aim of reducing hospital admissions and attendances. The role will include nursing care, training, and supporting families, as well as deputising for Team leads, and supporting and mentoring student nurses.

The team provides a service to children and young people aged 0 - 18 years, and works across the 3 London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster. The team works closely with colleagues in Primary Care, hospitals, social services and education.

One post is for 37.5 hours per week, which will be worked flexibly over 7 days a week. This post offers a great opportunity for a children's qualified nurse to develop and enhance skills and experience in community nursing. The organisation is supportive of training needs and there is an excellent mandatory training and education programme. You will also receive regular clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision.

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.