Children's Community Nurse

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values
- Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

• Current NMC Registration for children's nursing
• Evidence of post registration study / learning over the past two years.
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines

• Teaching Qualification

• Recent experience of at least 1 year of working as a registered children's nurse in a community nursing role
• Recent experience within as acute/community setting
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
• Teaching in the practice situation
• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload

• Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
• Experience of managing staff within a team
• Managing a safeguarding caseload

• Ability to support people to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well-being.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of research - based practice
• Evidence of supporting equality and valuing diversity in own practice
• Evidence of current clinical competencies relevant to community nursing.
• Medicine management/administration
• Obtaining consent
• Empowering and working in partnership
• IV Passport

• Knowledge of assessment of health needs of the local population
• Background knowledge of current policy relating to public health and primary care
• Awareness of health needs of children and young people
• Able to work efficiently in the community
• Nasogastric Tube Insertion competent
• IM injection competent
• Venepuncture
• Central line competency

• Academic ability to study independently at degree or postgraduate level.
• Good computer literacy skills e.g., Microsoft word, excel
• Excellent, adaptable communication skills both written and verbal.
• Numeracy and Literacy skills
• Able to willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health professionals

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website:
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