Band 5 Community Children's Staff Nurse

Band 5 Community Children’s Staff Nurse Join our HCRG Care Group’s Surrey Children’s Service as a Band 5 Community Children’s Staff Nurse. Job Introduction We offer an attractive Band 5 Affiliated Group salary with NHS pension, full Agenda for Change terms and conditions, membership of My Reward Hub giving access to discounts, early wage access, online and face‑to‑face mental and physical wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, an open just culture, and a proud commitment to high clinical and quality standards backed by £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year. Main Responsibilities Deliver care in line with NMC Codes, professional standards, and organisational policies, maintaining respect, dignity, consent, and accurate documentation. Provide specialist nursing care to children aged 0–18, including procedures such as central line management, tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, catheterisation, infusions, and symptom management, including end-of-life care. Conduct physical and psychological assessments, develop and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, and support early discharge and continuity of care. Support day‑to‑day operations of the community nursing team, participate in staff planning and rota management, including weekends and a 24‑hour end‑of‑life care rota, and contribute to strategic service development. Communicate effectively with children, families, and professionals, handling sensitive or complex information with empathy and clarity. Overcome communication barriers and represent the team in meetings such as safeguarding and discharge planning. Use and manage clinical equipment accurately, work within budget, monitor supplies, order equipment, and ensure safe, efficient use of resources. Identify and report clinical or safeguarding risks and contribute to audits and incident resolution. Work independently to manage own and team workload, contribute to quality improvement, share learning from training, use evidence‑based practice, and support data collection and reporting systems. Essential Criteria Registered Children’s Nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development. Strong understanding of community health services and current nursing workforce challenges. Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills. Broad clinical knowledge and competence, with ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage own workload effectively. Computer literate, reliable, flexible, and able to remain calm under pressure. Confident, innovative, and assertive in clinical decision‑making. Able to travel independently across Surrey and work in a variety of community settings. Desirable Criteria Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent mentorship qualification. Willingness to undertake a Children’s Community Nursing Degree. Previous experience caring for unwell children in the community or hospital. Involvement in clinical audit or supervision is an advantage. Other Requirements Access to a car insured for business use to support travel across the county. About The Company HCRG Care Group has been a leading independent provider of community health and care services since 2006, working with commissioners and communities across England. We transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes, delivering adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, and adult social care and wellbeing services. We are proud holders of the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our services rated “good” or “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident and Committed company and we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments, and technical solutions to be as inclusive as possible. Safeguarding and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults is of the utmost importance; all staff undergo a safer recruitment process including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We process and hold your personal data in accordance with the HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited privacy policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr