Job overview
The role is one of support for a health visiting team who work with a diverse community delivering the Healthy Child programme, this includes Developmental reviews, Breastfeeding Support, Child Behaviour Management, Sleep, and Nutrition.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Nursery Nurse to work with a dynamic and friendly team of Health Visitors. NNEB, Diploma in Childcare and Education (CACHE) or NVQ Child Care Level 3 Qualification is required.
Main duties of the job
- Working with clients in a variety of community settings e.g. home, clinic, children’s centre, educational establishment etc
- Advise and assist parents in developing their parenting skills. Report back to the senior member of staff who holds continuing responsibility for the family any problems or changes identified during work undertaken with a client.
- Undertake Family Health Needs Assessment as directed by the Health Visitor ensuring prompt feedback of all client contact (contemporaneously) to line manager.
- Working with the team to implement and prioritise planned programmes of health promotion, education and advice on all aspects of prevention of ill health to individuals, families and groups.
- Undertake child and or family health assessments, including screening, in line with the Healthy Child Programme and according to local guidelines in various community settings as required, reporting back on any ensuing health problems.
- Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Children Code of Practice and Procedures.
- Attend Child Protection Conferences/Core Groups as required, with the named Health Visitor
- Identify and report concerns promptly to your line manager including safety and health issues that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of children and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing training and development
- Works to evidence based practice
- Able to demonstrate clinically effective 3 practice with children and families
- Able to undertake delegated duties 3 without direct supervision
- Recognises grade responsibilities and when to report back to the Health Visitor/School Nurse /Community Staff Nurse
Special Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to various community sites on a daily basis
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Can demonstrate a high level of 3 Application and Interview/Scenarios interpersonal and communication skills • With the ability to negotiate compromises and resolve conflict between staff amicably’ • Courteous with all customers, both internal and external’ • Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multidisciplinary team, patients and carers and to ensure records are kept accurately and in a legible manner’
- Participates in interagency 3 collaboration
- Ability to motivate, negotiate and support 3 others
- Able to manage self and others within the Team environment
- Calm when under pressure
- Ability to encompass changes in working environment
- Awareness of diverse cultural issues
- Computer skills
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- NVQ Childcare level 3
- Significant post qualification experience
Desirable
- Experience in a community setting
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This advert is for Community Nursery Nurse - Amersham Hospital with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in Amersham Hospital (current NHS organisation address). It is listed as a Band 4 Nursery nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum - pro rata for part time. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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