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 Hammersmith & Fulham. 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 Richford Gate Medical Centre.
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.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
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
Reference number
824-INNER
Job locations
Richford Gate Medical Centre
49 Richford Gate
London
W6 7HY
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
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.
Education /Qalification
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
Person Specification
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.
Education /Qalification
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
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
Richford Gate Medical Centre
49 Richford Gate
London
W6 7HY
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Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Richford Gate Medical Centre
49 Richford Gate
London
W6 7HY
Employer's website
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