Senior Children's Community Nurse

Job overview

Part time 30 hours

Fixed Term 12 Months

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Children’s Community Nursing Outreach Team.

We are looking to recruit  experienced children’s nurses who are ready for a new challenge to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic and supportive team.

You will be responsible for providing high quality and responsive care to support the early discharge from hospital of children and families to their own homes as well as promoting the prevention of hospital attendance by facilitating direct referrals from GP’s.

We welcome applicants who can work autonomously, demonstrate enthusiasm, excellent communication/decision making skills and who are passionate about Children’s Community Nursing and providing care closer to home.

Applicants must be willing to work flexibly and collaboratively within the team to provide a seven day service for our patients.

Due to current service demands, we are only able to consider applicants who have relevant UK experience. Candidates must also be available to commence employment immediately or within a very short timeframe. We regret that we cannot progress applications that do not meet these essential requirements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care within the local community and acts as a Case Load Holder, for a defined geographical area. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care, and to assist with the training and supervision of junior and unqualified staff.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly over seven days.

The post holder will be expected to undertake a clinical shift once a month on the Paediatric Unit to maintain competencies in order to support the Unit if required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 30th April 2026

Closing date: 20th May 2026

Shortlisting date: 21st May 2026

Proposed Interview date: W/C 1st June2026 TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.