Central London Community Health Trust

Community Nursery Nurse

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated Nursery Nurses to join Central London Community Healthcare, working with the Health Visiting Team in the Inner London Borough of Westminster. This is a chance to play a meaningful role in supporting children and families, contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme and helping shape positive futures across our diverse communities.

We have one full-time vacancy based at Bessborough Family Hub, Pimlico, and one part-time (0.6FTE) vacancy based atQueen's Park Children's Centre, Queen's Park.

Main duties of the job

Participate in the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme, working across a range of community settings, including family homes.
Act as a key member of the 0-19 team, providing efficient, high-quality clinical support within the Health Visiting service.
Assist with, or carry out, delegated clinical interventions as part of the Healthy Child Programme, working in partnership with Health Visitors to ensure safe, consistent and compassionate care.
Offer parents and carers evidence-based advice on positive parenting skills, including:

o Understanding and supporting child behaviour

o Weaning and nutrition

o Play and early stimulation

o Speech and language development

o Sleep routines and sleep management

o Toilet training Supporting families in these areas helps promote children's development and contributes to school readiness.

Engage with families in an inclusive, respectful and empowering way, recognising and valuing the diverse needs of the local community.
Demonstrate accountability in all aspects of practice, maintaining high standards and contributing to a positive team culture.

In return, Universal Children's Services will provide appropriate training and professional development opportunities to support you in your role and ongoing career progression.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours.

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

824-INNER-7645239

Job locations

Bessborough Family Hub

1 Bessborough Street

London

SW1V 2JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
Experience of working as a team member and on own

Desirable

Experience of leading group work
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy
IT skills including Word, Excel.
Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
Knowledge of safeguarding children
Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Able to make and record observations of children's ? behaviour and development
Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
Enthusiastic proactive and motivated, uses own initiative
Maintains high level of confidentiality

Desirable

Basic understanding of community health care services
Presentation skills
Teaching skills (children, parents)

Key Attributes

Essential

Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
Experience of working as a team member and on own

Desirable

Experience of leading group work
Experience of working in the NHS

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy
IT skills including Word, Excel.
Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
Knowledge of safeguarding children
Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Able to make and record observations of children's ? behaviour and development
Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
Enthusiastic proactive and motivated, uses own initiative
Maintains high level of confidentiality

Desirable

Basic understanding of community health care services
Presentation skills
Teaching skills (children, parents)

Key Attributes

Essential

Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Bessborough Family Hub

1 Bessborough Street

London

SW1V 2JD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Bessborough Family Hub

1 Bessborough Street

London

SW1V 2JD

Employer's website

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