Job summary
We currently have a vacancy for a Community Nursery Nurse to join our team within the Healthy Child Programme 0-5 West Sussex, based in Pound Hill, Crawley.
We are looking for an enthusiastic early years practitioner, with experience of working with children and families experiencing a wide range of health and developmental needs. Experience in child development, parenting advice and breastfeeding is essential, as is an understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families.
We are looking for a flexible, motivated and enthusiastic individual who can communicate effectively, and is able to work independently as well as part of a team.
N.B. a qualification is required for this post: NNEB, NVQ L3 in Early Years and Education/Childcare, CACHE diploma, BTEC national diploma in Early Years/Childcare
Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
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Main duties of the job
You will be supporting the team in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) to children aged 0-5 years and their families. Working alongside health visitors you will promote children's physical and emotional health and wellbeing, identify health, social or developmental concerns at the earliest opportunity and contribute to the aim for all children to have the best possible start in life.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community nursery nurse , you will work with health visitors, registered nurses, nursery nurses and administrators to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to children's and families from pregnancy to 5 years of age.
Under the supervision of the team lead, health visitors and registered nurses, you will:
- Provide evidence based 1-1 advice for children, young people and families on issues such as continence, healthy eating (including infant feeding), sleep routines, childhood immunisations and child safety.
- Provide health promotion advice and undertakes the weighing and measuring of babies & children at Healthy Child Clinics, interpreting and accurately recording this information
- Undertake developmental reviews of selected children not requiring a targeted service, under the supervision of, and reporting any concerns to the delegating health visitor / registered nurse- Participate regular clinical and line management supervision with delegated supervisor
- Deliver group health promotion sessions or teaching as directed- Work within the Pan Sussex Child Protection Procedures reporting any concerns appropriately and undertaking relevant in-service child protection training
- Assist the health visitor / registered nurses in providing appropriate support and experience for nursing and other students undertaking community placement
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community nursery nurse , you will work with health visitors, registered nurses, nursery nurses and administrators to deliver the Healthy Child Programme to children's and families from pregnancy to 5 years of age.
Under the supervision of the team lead, health visitors and registered nurses, you will:
- Provide evidence based 1-1 advice for children, young people and families on issues such as continence, healthy eating (including infant feeding), sleep routines, childhood immunisations and child safety.
- Provide health promotion advice and undertakes the weighing and measuring of babies & children at Healthy Child Clinics, interpreting and accurately recording this information
- Undertake developmental reviews of selected children not requiring a targeted service, under the supervision of, and reporting any concerns to the delegating health visitor / registered nurse- Participate regular clinical and line management supervision with delegated supervisor
- Deliver group health promotion sessions or teaching as directed- Work within the Pan Sussex Child Protection Procedures reporting any concerns appropriately and undertaking relevant in-service child protection training
- Assist the health visitor / registered nurses in providing appropriate support and experience for nursing and other students undertaking community placement
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Early Years Qualification; such as NNEB, CACHE Diploma, B.TEC National Diploma in Early Years/Childcare or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education/ Childcare.
Desirable
- IT qualification i.e. GSCE or EDCL
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification in related field
- Previous work with families and knowledge of basic parenting issues
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of facilitating groups
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of normal child development and factors which impact on this
- Ability to work alone with clients within an agreed care plan
- IT skills
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
- Knowledge of infant feeding and healthy lifestyles
Desirable
- Knowledge of breastfeeding and weight assessment of infants
Other Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence (unless under Equality Act)
- Acesss to vehicle for work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An Early Years Qualification; such as NNEB, CACHE Diploma, B.TEC National Diploma in Early Years/Childcare or NVQ Level 3 in Early Years & Education/ Childcare.
Desirable
- IT qualification i.e. GSCE or EDCL
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification in related field
- Previous work with families and knowledge of basic parenting issues
- Experience of working with vulnerable families
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of facilitating groups
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of normal child development and factors which impact on this
- Ability to work alone with clients within an agreed care plan
- IT skills
- Knowledge of child protection procedures
- Knowledge of infant feeding and healthy lifestyles
Desirable
- Knowledge of breastfeeding and weight assessment of infants
Other Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence (unless under Equality Act)
- Acesss to vehicle for work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
