Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting skill mix team delivering Health Visiting services in Hounslow. We are looking for a Community Nursery Nurse to work within our skill mix team to offer well child clinics, health reviews and packages of care to families.
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.
Experience in Early Years development is essential.
Main duties of the job
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Health Visiting skill mix team delivering Health Visiting services in Hounslow. We are looking for a Community Nursery Nurse to work within our skill mix team to offer well child clinics, health reviews and packages of care to families.
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.
Experience in Early Years development is essential.
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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with parent/carers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Able to facilitate groups
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience of working as part of a 0-19 team
- Additional training in child development
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the role of the health Visitor
- Safeguarding training
- Good knowledge of IT virtual technology
Skills
Desirable
- Use of S1 clinical patient system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable and Approachable
- Can demonstrate good team player
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to travel between bases/clinics/other settings and carry necessary equipment
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with parent/carers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise own work
- Able to facilitate groups
Desirable
- Community experience
- Experience of working as part of a 0-19 team
- Additional training in child development
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the role of the health Visitor
- Safeguarding training
- Good knowledge of IT virtual technology
Skills
Desirable
- Use of S1 clinical patient system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable and Approachable
- Can demonstrate good team player
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to travel between bases/clinics/other settings and carry necessary equipment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
