Community Staff Nurse for Health Visiting

Job overview

Interview will be held on 2nd September 2025

The Bracknell 0-19 Service is made up of Health Visiting and School Nursing teams who are responsible for delivering the Healthy Child Programme.

If you regard yourself as an enthusiastic and dynamic Staff Nurse then you may be suitable to join our forward thinking and vibrant service.  Whether you are an experienced Staff Nurse ready for a new direction, newly qualified or about to qualify, we will ensure you receive individualised and effective support from both your Health Visiting line manager and colleagues within your team.

You will work within the Bracknell area to deliver core and targeted services to children aged 0-5 and their families. You will require excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work in partnership with other teams and agencies, along with great communication skills and a passion for working with children and families.

A commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners is essential, as you will collaborate with Children’s Centre’s in the implementation of the Healthy Child Programme underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidates will work within a multi-disciplinary team across the area of Bracknell, supporting the Health Visiting Teams to deliver core and targeted services to the children aged 0-5 and their families.

• The successful candidate will be part of the team implementing the Healthy Child Programme, underpinned by the Solihull Approach model of working.

• In delivering the service requirements, the successful candidate will be working in a variety of community settings across Bracknell including family homes.

• The post holder will be supported by qualified Health Visitors and given a bespoke package of training and support.

• Applicants are required to have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and a commitment to team working, flexibility and working with partners.

• As we grow and innovate, we maintain a team-focused approach that includes the benefits of working for a Trust at the forefront of using technology to support service delivery as a global digital exemplar.

• Robust induction and Preceptorship programmes, Safeguarding, Clinical and Management supervision and a responsive appraisal process demonstrates an excellent range of internal and external training opportunities to support on-going professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The must have's for this role:

• You must be a Nurse that is registered with the NMC

• You must have a passion for improving outcomes for children and families

• You must have excellent communication skills

• You must have a valid driving license and use of a car

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Laura Woods, Bracknell 0-19 Service Operational Lead on 07976 157378 Laura.Woods@berkshire.nhs.uk , or Fiona Howell, Bracknell 0-19 Service Manager on 07768 987992 Fiona.Howell@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.