Children’s Community Nurse (CCN)
Job Description
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Children’s Nurse looking for a rewarding new challenge? Join our dedicated Children’s Community Nursing Team and play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children and young people in the comfort of their own homes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skills, work autonomously, and truly impact the lives of children and their families within the community.
About the Role
As a Children’s Community Nurse (CCN), you will provide specialist nursing care across a variety of home and community settings. You will be responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and delivering care, and ensuring ongoing evaluation to achieve the best outcomes.
Working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support children with complex health needs while promoting family-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to children in their home environments
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalised care plans
- Implement and evaluate nursing interventions, ensuring accurate documentation
- Work as an autonomous practitioner while supporting team coordination
- Collaborate with hospitals, GPs, and other healthcare professionals
- Promote family-centred care and empower families in managing care needs
- Maintain strong links between community and hospital-based services
- Support and mentor junior staff and student nurses during placements
- Contribute to continuous service improvement and clinical excellence
Skills & Experience Required
- Registered Children’s Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Experience in paediatric nursing (community or acute setting)
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently and manage caseloads effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate, family-focused approach to care
- Willingness to learn and develop within a community setting
We welcome applications from both experienced community nurses and those currently working in acute settings with transferable skills.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable nurse who is confident working autonomously and passionate about delivering child-centred care. You should be committed to continuous learning and capable of supporting both patients and colleagues in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace where everyone feels valued.
Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives focus on:
- Increasing representation across leadership roles
- Supporting staff from diverse backgrounds, including disabled, BAME, LGBTQ+, and women
- Improving workplace accessibility and staff experience
- Delivering EDI training and development programmes
- Embedding equality into everyday practice
Why Join Our Children’s Community Nursing Team?
- Deliver meaningful, patient-centred care in the community
- Work autonomously while being part of a supportive team
- Develop specialist paediatric and community nursing skills
- Access ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive NHS organisation
Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a lasting difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
For further details or an informal discussion, please contact:
Lizze Ibbs – Children’s Community Nursing Team Lead
e.ibbs@nhs.net
0203 049 3780
