Job overview
We are looking to recruit Community Nursery Nurses to our 0-19 team in West Northamptonshire.
The 0-19 service aims to deliver the Healthy Child Programme universally to all children aged 0-19 and families living in Northamptonshire and/or registered with a Northamptonshire GP. We provide services in the community and in people’s own homes. This starts antenatally and progresses through childhood at key developmental stages.
In addition we support families, children and young people with targeted interventions such as behaviour, toileting, sleep and emotional well-being.
Our service users are at the heart of our service delivery we aspire to deliver a truly co-produced 0-19 service by listening to the child’s voice at all times and involve children and families in decision making. Our Nursery Nurses play a key role in the 0-19 locality teams, working with guidance from Health Visitors and School Nurses to deliver a variety of interventions and programmes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to support a range of service delivery including undertaking clinical activities and working in partnership with other professionals and agencies to ensure the effective delivery of services to babies, children young people and their families.
The post holder will be responsible for managing their workload and delivering interventions that support identified needs within the locality. This is achieved by working within local cluster areas that enable practitioners to have an enhanced knowledge of their local community and its public health needs.
A core requirement of this will be regular supervision and support from within the named Health Visitor/School Nurse caseload holder.
The 0-19 service values staff development and you will be supported with training and development to help you to achieve your potential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Car driver with access to vehicle
- Understanding of child developement
Desirable
- Experience of working with parents to improve outcomes for children
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Ability to work independently
- Communication with diverse groups
- Experience of working with children, young peoples & parents & carers
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Experience of working in comunity settings
- Experience of child protection isses.
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or Equivalent
- Good basic education
Desirable
- Teaching certificate
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This advert is for Community Nursery Nurse with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Nursery nurse role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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