Band 6 Community Children's Senior Staff Nurse
Are you a compassionate and experienced children's nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and dedicated Community Children's Nursing Team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse.
Based within a friendly and professional team in Surrey, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic nursing care to children and young adults aged 0-18 in the places they feel safest — at home, in schools, and in nursery settings. Every day is different, and every child and family brings a unique story.
Your clinical expertise, kindness, and ability to work independently will help shape the care journey for some of the most vulnerable in our community.
In this senior role, you will support the Clinical Team Leader, provide guidance to junior staff, and contribute to the planning and coordination of care. If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about community nursing, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical Practice & Care Delivery
o Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for children and young people aged 0-18 in their homes, schools, and nurseries.
o Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate complex care packages, including end-of-life care.
o Maintain advanced clinical skills in areas such as central line care, tracheostomy, enteral feeding, ventilation, and specialist infusions.
o Undertake clinical procedures including physical assessments, venepuncture, catheterisation, and PEG/tracheostomy tube management.
o Promote dignity, privacy, and person-centred care at all times.
* Leadership & Team Support
o Support and supervise Band 5 staff, acting as a mentor and role model.
o Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and contribute to team planning, workload allocation, and service coordination.
o Participate in a weekend rota and 24-hour end-of-life on-call service.
* Service Development & Quality
o Contribute to the strategic planning and continuous improvement of the Children's Community Nursing Service.
o Support audit, data analysis, and service evaluation to inform practice and resource use.
o Help develop and implement systems to ensure delivery of safe, efficient, and responsive care.
o Facilitate training, study days, and skill-sharing across teams and partner organisations.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to improve services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children’s community health services, primary care including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology, and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year — guided by our values: we care, we think, we do.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, providing facilities and adjustments for inclusivity.
Sometimes, roles may close earlier than advertised if they are very popular. If you're interested, please apply promptly.
For more about HCRG Care Group, visit our website.
Job responsibilities
As a Community Children's Senior Staff Nurse, we value your wellbeing and offer benefits to support you:
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
* Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks to connect with NHS professionals nationwide.
* Exclusive Rewards: Discounts at supermarkets, retailers, and Virgin Experience Days via Reward Gateway.
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service including counseling, coaching, legal advice.
* Flexible Pay: Use Wagestream to access wages as needed.
* Learning & Development: Support from our team, collaborations with universities, access to e-learning and funding.
* Recognition & Involvement: Awards, idea contributions, and leadership updates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Community Children's Senior Staff Nurse, your responsibilities include:
* Providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in community settings.
* Assessing, planning, and evaluating complex care packages.
* Maintaining clinical skills and undertaking procedures.
* Supporting and supervising junior staff.
* Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
* Registered Children's Nurse (RN Child or RSCN) with current NMC registration.
* Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification.
* Experience in paediatric nursing with staff management.
* Commitment to professional development and clinical audit.
* Understanding of community health services and workforce issues.
* Ability to work independently and manage complex caseloads.
* Excellent communication and team skills.
* Motivational, change management, and prioritization skills.
* Broad clinical skills, knowledge of safety, safeguarding, and risk management.
* Computer literacy and effective communication skills.
* Ability to work with diverse families.
Desirable Criteria
* Community Children's Nursing qualification.
* Experience in child protection or clinical supervision.
* Leadership or management qualification.
* Experience caring for children with tracheostomies or on non-invasive ventilation.
* Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
Other requirement: Full UK Driving Licence with insured vehicle for business use.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full Personal Specification.
Additional information
* Click Apply to view the Job Description on our career site.
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