Community Nursery Nurse - Trafford Early Development Service

Main area Community Health Visiting Grade NHS AfC:
Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (part-time working days to be agreed according to Service needs) Job
-LCOD-8328303C-RL4

Site Trafford
- Sale Waterside Town Trafford Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Trafford. We’re driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.

Our community healthcare teams inadults and children's services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford.

We are looking to recruit pro‑active, enthusiastic and motivated Community Nursery Nurses with strong team‑working skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, child‑centred services.

Whilst successful applicants will primarily work within one team, you may be required to work at other locations across Trafford to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30.

• a thorough induction program
• supportive management arrangements
• regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development

This post presents an exciting opportunity to work with families and young children with developmental delay/SEND to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a multi‑agency environment. If successful, you will be joining a supportive and friendly multi‑agency team who share the same commitment.

You must have good communication skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work using own initiative and be computer literate.

To work as a member of Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS), to ensure the delivery of an effective service to a defined population.

To undertake clinical duties as delegated by the Registered Health Visitor.

To offer developmental play sessions at home and in preschool settings in line with the Portage model, to produce support plans in collaboration with parents/carers and to track development.

To liaise with internal and external contacts.

Key Requirements of the

Person Specification:

Nursery Nurse qualification/NVQ Level 3
Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

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