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Main area
Paediatric Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Occasional Bank Holiday Working)
Job ref
824-ONW-7928296
Employer
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chalkhill Community Centre
Town
London
Salary
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/05/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Children's Community Nurse

Band 5

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 nurse to join the Brent Children’s Community Nursing Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic part-time qualified Nurse.

The post holder will work as part of the Brent Children’s Community Nursing Team and will be required to work closely within a multi-disciplinary setting. Intravenous competency with central lines would be an advantage.

This post offers a great opportunity for a Paediatric Nurse to further develop nursing skills within the community setting. The organisation is supportive of training needs and there is an excellent training an education programme. You will also receive regular safeguarding supervision, clinical supervision and will have support from the Team Lead.

Main duties of the job

  • Participate in the assessment, planning, and delivery of skilled nursing care, collaborating with the child and family, in partnership with the Children’s Community Team Leads.

  • Provide expert, evidence-based nursing care for children with complex care needs, including those who are technology-dependent (e.g., tracheostomy care and central venous access).

  • Administer skilled nursing care for children with various medical needs, such as enteral feeding and intravenous antibiotic therapy.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and other agencies to ensure seamless and coordinated care delivery to families.

  • Provide information and support to assist the child and family in making informed decisions regarding their nursing care options.

  • Empower parents/carers by providing education, support, and risk assessments to help them safely care for their child at home or in the community setting.

  • Maintain accurate and timely records of clinical data and care activities, ensuring systematic and detailed documentation.

  • Promote health education as an integral part of nursing care, supporting preventive and ongoing health measures.

  • Ensure safe handling of body fluids and sharps in accordance with best practice and safety standards.

  • Work autonomously as a lone practitioner while receiving support and guidance from CCN Team Leads.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria
  • RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within Children’s Nursing in an acute or community setting
  • Experience of working with students
  • Experience of working with multi-professional team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of teaching

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • High standard of clinical expertise
  • I.T. skills
  • Good level of knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and revalidation
  • Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
  • Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
  • Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
  • Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
  • Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care
  • Basic knowledge of SEND legislation

Other

Desirable criteria
  • 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)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Sunflower Hidden DisabilitiesNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareAccredited Living Wage EmployerStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your applications on time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlene Stewart-Grimes
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07931 733 526
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