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Reference: 848-BHC-195-26-A
Job summary
Childrens Community Nurse - band 6 Part time 23.75 hrs per week The post-holder will provide high-quality, specialist community nursing care to children and young people with acute, chronic, complex and palliative health needs. Care will be delivered in homes, schools, clinics, and other community settings, ensuring children can access education, daily activities, and safe care closer to home. The role includes responsibility for managing a defined caseload, delivering evidence-based nursing interventions, supporting parents/carers as partners in care, and acting as a key health professional for children with complex health conditions in educational settings. The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of a fully integrated Children's Community Nursing Team, supporting service development, quality improvement, safeguarding, and multi-agency collaboration. They will also participate in the 24-hour on-call rota for end-of-life care. Interviews to be held on 1st September 2026
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for children requiring nursing support at home or in community settings. Provide specialist nursing interventions including gastrostomy care, accessing central lines, suctioning, medication administration, and long-term condition management. Support inclusion of children with health needs in nurseries, schools, and community activities.
Contribute to palliative and end-of-life care, including participation in the on-call rota.
Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately.
Promote seamless care between hospital and community services.
Promote effective teamwork and support colleagues.About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Details
Date posted
05 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Inclusive of Hcas pa pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
848-BHC-195-26-A
Job locations
The Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
40 Masons Hill
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide highquality, specialist community nursing care to children and young people with acute, chronic, complex and palliative health needs. Care will be delivered in homes, schools, clinics, and other community settings, ensuring children can access education, daily activities, and safe care closer to home.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will provide highquality, specialist community nursing care to children and young people with acute, chronic, complex and palliative health needs. Care will be delivered in homes, schools, clinics, and other community settings, ensuring children can access education, daily activities, and safe care closer to home.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child/RSCN
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Current NMC registration - child branch
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of degree level study or equivalent experience
- Specialist clinical courses relevant to community children's nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience delivering CYP nursing care across community, primary care or acute settings
- Experience delivering care to CYP with complex health needs
- Understanding of community nursing practice including lone working, risk assessment, and MDT collaboration
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong clinical skills including gastrostomy care, central line care, suctioning, medication administration, and emergency response
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Ability to work autonomously and withing MDTs
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable
- Leadership skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to organisational values and the Six Cs
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with families and professionals
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meet service needs
- Compassionate, child and family-centred approach
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities
IT and other
Essential
- Competent in MS Office and electronic patient record systems
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN Child/RSCN
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Current NMC registration - child branch
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of degree level study or equivalent experience
- Specialist clinical courses relevant to community children's nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience delivering CYP nursing care across community, primary care or acute settings
- Experience delivering care to CYP with complex health needs
- Understanding of community nursing practice including lone working, risk assessment, and MDT collaboration
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong clinical skills including gastrostomy care, central line care, suctioning, medication administration, and emergency response
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Ability to work autonomously and withing MDTs
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
Desirable
- Leadership skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Commitment to organisational values and the Six Cs
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with families and professionals
- Flexible and adaptable approach to meet service needs
- Compassionate, child and family-centred approach
- Commitment to reducing health inequalities
IT and other
Essential
- Competent in MS Office and electronic patient record systems
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
The Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
40 Masons Hill
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Bromley Healthcare CIC
Address
The Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
40 Masons Hill
Bromley
BR2 9JG
United Kingdom