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West London NHS Trust

Community Nursery Nurse for Vulnerable Families

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Job summary

2 Posts available - 1 Permanent 37.5 Hours per week & 1 - 12months FTC at 22.5 Hours per week

There is an exciting opportunity to expand the team delivering Health Visiting services in temporary accommodation in Hounslow. We are looking for an experienced Community Nursery Nurse to work alongside the Specialist Health Visitors to offer well child clinics, health reviews and packages of care to families in temporary accommodation.

The work is offered in a variety of community settings, which include homes, clinics, hotels, refuges, early years settings, Family Hubs & children's centres.

The Community Nursery Nurse will work flexibly across the 3 Hounslow localities depending on service need.

Main duties of the job

There is an exciting opportunity to expand the team delivering Health Visiting services in temporary accommodation in Hounslow. We are looking for an experienced Community Nursery Nurse to work alongside the Specialist Health Visitors to offer well child clinics, health reviews and packages of care to families in temporary accommodation.

The work is offered in a variety of community settings, which include homes, clinics, hotels, refuges, early years settings, Family Hubs & children's centres.

The Community Nursery Nurse will work flexibly across the 3 Hounslow localities depending on service need.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HOU-070

Job locations

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NNEB /Diploma in Child Care (DCE) awarded by CACHE & NHC in Child Care in Scotland. NVQ level 3. Other relevant qualifications may be considered.

Desirable

  • Additional training in child development.
  • Safeguarding training

Experience

Essential

  • Two years' experience post qualification
  • Experience of working with parents/carers.
  • Experience of working as part of a 0- 19 Team.
  • Community experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of the role of a Health Visitor.

Desirable

  • Use of S1 clinical patient system.

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of IT/virtual technology.
  • Ability to prioritise own work
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work without supervision.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • Able to work well in a team.
  • Able to facilitate groups.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NNEB /Diploma in Child Care (DCE) awarded by CACHE & NHC in Child Care in Scotland. NVQ level 3. Other relevant qualifications may be considered.

Desirable

  • Additional training in child development.
  • Safeguarding training

Experience

Essential

  • Two years' experience post qualification
  • Experience of working with parents/carers.
  • Experience of working as part of a 0- 19 Team.
  • Community experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of the role of a Health Visitor.

Desirable

  • Use of S1 clinical patient system.

Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of IT/virtual technology.
  • Ability to prioritise own work
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work without supervision.
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • Able to work well in a team.
  • Able to facilitate groups.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Home Visiting Lead

Saanamari Couturier

saanamari.couturier1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HOU-070

Job locations

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


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