Senior Community Children's Nurse

Senior Community Children's Nurse (Band 6) Join to apply for the Senior Community Children's Nurse (Band 6) role at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Croydon Health Services offers a truly integrated approach to paediatric nursing across our acute and community services, supporting seamless pathways for children and young people between the hospital, their home and educational settings. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Community Children’s Nurse for a 12‑month maternity leave cover, providing high‑quality, family‑centred care to children and young people with a range of acute and complex health needs. If you have experience in community children’s nursing or extensive Band 6 experience with transferable skills, we welcome your application. The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills, be able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and be committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. Responsibilities Clinical Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing care to children and young people with acute, chronic, and complex health needs in the home, school, and community settings. Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with children, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team. Administer medications and carry out a range of clinical procedures (e.g. enteral feeding, tracheostomy care, wound care, and intravenous therapy) in accordance with Trust policies and clinical governance standards. Monitor and respond to changes in a child’s condition, taking appropriate action and escalating concerns as required. Support safe and effective discharges from hospital to home, ensuring continuity and coordination of care. Communication and Coordination Act as a key point of contact for children, families, and other professionals involved in care delivery. Establish and maintain effective communication with families, schools, GPs, secondary and tertiary specialist teams, statutory and voluntary services to ensure seamless, family‑centred care. Provide education, advice, and emotional support to parents and carers, empowering them to manage their child’s care confidently at home. Leadership and Supervision Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and mentorship to junior nurses, students, and support staff within the team. Contribute to induction, training, and development programmes for new and existing staff. Support the implementation of service improvements and clinical governance initiatives in line with Trust priorities. Safeguarding and Professional Standards Recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns, following Trust and national safeguarding policies and procedures. Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records in line with professional and legal requirements. Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies. Professional Development Take responsibility for maintaining own clinical competence and continuing professional development. Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and annual appraisal processes. Engage actively in audit, research, and quality improvement activities to enhance service delivery. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care For further details or an informal visit, contact: Name: Sarah Ryan Job title: Community Children's Nursing Matron Email: sarah.ryan11@nhs.net Telephone: 020 8680 4810 Chloe Douglas: 020 8274 6428 Price: London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr