Job overview

0-19 Community Nursery Nurse Band 4

 

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?

Do you love the idea of making a real difference in your community, every single day? If so, keep reading - this might be the perfect next step in your career!

We’re on the lookout for a warm, motivated Nursery Nurse to join our brand new 0–19 Public Health Nursing Team. You’ll be working under the guidance of experienced School Nurses (SCPHNs) and Registered Nurses, supporting the health and development of school-aged children across the borough of Croydon.

You don’t need to be a qualified nurse, but you do need to have a genuine interest in child health, early intervention, and supporting families from all backgrounds to give their children the best start in life.

Why join us?

At Croydon Health Services, we’re a close-knit and genuinely supportive team. We’re proud of the work we do, and even prouder of the people who do it. When you join us, you’ll be part of a passionate service that really values its staff.

We offer:

A role full of variety, challenge and heart

·       Fantastic training and development opportunities

·       A team who will welcome you with open arms and help you settle in

·       A chance to shape the future health of our local children and families

Webinar Event to be held on 4th June 2025

Open Day Event to be held on 14th June 202523

Main duties of the job

So, what’s the role all about?

You’ll be working right at the heart of our community - in schools, homes, family hubs, youth centres, health clinics and more. You’ll be:

• Supporting health promotion activities - whether it’s one-on-one, in small groups, or in front of a whole school assembly!
• Helping to deliver parts of the Healthy Child Programme, including the National Child Measurement Programme and vision screening.
• Offering friendly, practical advice to children and families on everything from healthy eating and oral health to emotional wellbeing and continence (don’t worry - we’ll give you the training and support you need!).
• Spotting concerns early and linking families in with the right services so that children get the support they need, when they need it.
• Being a trusted face and consistent support for families, helping them feel heard and empowered.

Who are we looking for?

You’ll be perfect for this role if you:

• Have experience working with children (in schools, nurseries, or community settings).
• Hold a Level 3 childcare qualification (e.g. CACHE, BTEC, NVQ).
• Are confident speaking with children, young people and parents—and able to build trusting relationships.
• Love the idea of working flexibly across a range of settings.
• Are passionate about early intervention and helping families feel supported, not judged.
• Are organised, proactive, and a real team player

 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

 

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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