Community Childrens Nurse

Job overview Why did you become a paediatric nurse? There are countless reasons people choose paediatrics the privilege of supporting families at their most vulnerable, the joy of seeing a child thrive, the challenge of complex care, or simply the belief that every young person deserves the best possible start in life.

Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.

At the heart of it all is a shared purpose: to make a difference to babies, children and young people when it matters most.

As a Community Childrens Nurse, youll be right at the centre.

Not behind a desk.

Not confined to a ward.

But out in the community meeting children and families in their own homes, where care can be personalised and shaped around what each family needs.

You will, of course, need access to transport, as youll be travelling across the borough to deliver this care.

Youll build relationships that go beyond a single episode of care.

Youll see the whole picture: the child, the family, the environment, the challenges and the strengths.

And youll use your clinical expertise to help them navigate it all with.

Were looking for someone warm, proactive and full of positive energy to join us as a Band 6 Community Childrens Nurse someone who brings clinical skill, emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for community-based paediatric care.

Community experience isnt essential; what matters most is your commitment to high-quality care and your willingness to learn.

If youre ready for a role where youll work autonomously, think independently and build strong connections with the families you support, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Main duties Working in close partnership with a wide multidisciplinary team paediatricians, AHPs, safeguarding colleagues, GPs, CAMHS, hospices, schools and social care youll play a key role in creating seamless, safe and compassionate care pathways.

Whether supporting a child with complex needs, facilitating early discharge, delivering specialist interventions or guiding families through moments of uncertainty, your presence will make a tangible difference every day.

As a Band 6 Community Childrens Nurse, youll:
Manage your own caseload with confidence and autonomy Deliver specialist, evidence-based care in homes, schools and community settings Support families to become confident partners in their childs care Provide skilled interventions including enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, IV therapy and palliative support Work closely with paediatrics, safeguarding, AHPs, CAMHS, hospices and primary care Champion safe discharge, seamless transitions and high-quality community pathways Contribute to service development, QI projects, audit and education Working for the organisation To deliver the best care, you need the best support, and thats exactly what youll find here.

At Epsom & St Helier, were proud of the culture weve built: one that values respect, teamwork and continuous learning.

When you join our Childrens Community Nursing Service, you become part of a team that genuinely looks out for one another and takes pride in delivering high-quality care to local families.

Heres what you can expect: A supportive, friendly and highly skilled CCN team Strong leadership and opportunities to develop specialist expertise Protected time for CPD, supervision and reflective practice Access to QI, research and service development projects A Trust committed to staff wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth The chance to be part of a major transformation programme If youre ready for a role where youll work autonomously, think independently and build strong connections with the families you support, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

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Apply now and help us deliver great care to every child, every day
- in the place they need it most.