Children's Community Nurse

NHS

  • Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
  • £31,049-37,796 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 9 days ago
Band 5 - Children's Community Nurse - 34.5 hours per weekThe Children's Community Nursing Team is integral to the Ambulatory Model that is offered and delivered within the Tameside and Glossop locality. The team accepts direct referrals from the emergency department, children's observation and assessment unit, children's ward and local GP's working hard to facilitate early discharge from hospital in addition to providing a rapid response service to prevent unnecessary hospital attendance/admission.The Children's Community Nursing Team provides nurse-led clinics to ensure that children and young people with non-acute conditions receive a service that is close to home.You must be a registered children's nurse and have extensive clinical knowledge and skills in caring for children and young people with a variety of needs in acute services to enable you to practice autonomously and use your clinical decision making skills.Experience of working within the community setting is desirable. You should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to demonstrate sound theoretical evidence based knowledge.You should be committed to the delivery of high standards of care, and have the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role includes a large amount of lone working and as such we have robust policies in place to safeguard individual Children's Community Nurses.Main duties of the jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individual to join our Children's Community Nursing Team.You will work with an established and experienced team, supporting the delivery of skilled paediatric care to children and young people with acute and long-term conditions.About usTameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.DetailsDate posted26 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible working, Home or remote workingReference number245-NAM5CCN-08-25Job locationsTameside and Glossop ICFTFountain StreetAshton Under LyneOL6 9RWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse (Children) or working towards pin
Desirable
  • Clinical skills qualification
  • Children's Community Specialist Practitioner/Children's Community Diploma
  • Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant experience at Band 5 in an acute setting
  • Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
  • Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
  • Able to articulate personal development needs
  • Demonstrates knowledge of audit/research recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of involvement in change management
Aptitude/leadership:Essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience or understanding of working in community settings
  • Ability to communicate effectively
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse (Children) or working towards pin
Desirable
  • Clinical skills qualification
  • Children's Community Specialist Practitioner/Children's Community Diploma
  • Mentorship qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant experience at Band 5 in an acute setting
  • Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality
  • Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources
  • Able to articulate personal development needs
  • Demonstrates knowledge of audit/research recommendations
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Evidence of involvement in change management
Aptitude/leadership:Essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience or understanding of working in community settings
  • Ability to communicate effectively

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