Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Community Nursery Nurse in the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service based in the North Herts team. Full and Part time hours considered.
Candidates MUST have a NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma)
This is an exciting time to be joining our team as we move forward with our integrated approach to delivering the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to all our families.
*Proposed interview date: 10th July 2026*
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Will be part of a skill mixed team and as a Community Nursery Nurse you will work to deliver the universal and targeted Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme as part of the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service. Working across the 0-5 age, age 6 Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) age range under the direction of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) to improve the Health and wellbeing of the local population.
- Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please read the job description for more details.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
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Person specification
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Essential
- 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)
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level including English and Maths
- NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare or equivalent (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma
Desirable
- Additional training to foundation degree or BTEC diploma level or equivalent health experience with direct patient contact
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communicational skills
- Use of initiative to problem solve
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team including the wider multidisciplinary team
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience working within a childcare setting
- Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities.
- Experience of working with diverse groups of people
- Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the development of children & young people
Desirable
- Health education/promotion experience
- Experience of using SystmOne
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This advert is for Community Nursery Nurse with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust in Welwyn Garden City, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursery nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jun 2026.
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