Job summary
- Main area
- Community Nursery Nurse
- Grade
- 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-DCCG-0472-A
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Honey Suckle Lodge Tickhill Road Site
- Town
- Doncaster
- Salary
- £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Nursery Nurse
4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Nursery nurse to work with the 0-5 Doncaster and the Stop Smoking in pregnancy team.
We are seeking to employ enthusiastic and innovative Community Nursery Nurses to support and work within the 0-5 Health Visiting Pathway. As a Community Nursery Nurse you will work with Health Visitors and our Health Promotion Practitioners to deliver the Healthy Child Programme, using evidence based tools to support our children’s’ development.
Applications are welcomed from candidates holding the BTEC Childhood Studies, NNEB, relevant NVQ III or diploma in Childcare and education who are proactive and enthusiastic with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills and are keen to work in Doncaster. Experience of working in the community is also desirable.
Main duties of the job
- To work with the 0-5 Health Visiting team collaboratively and with other agencies and professionals to help improve the health and well being of the population.
- To facilitate groups according to identified need.
- Provide specific and routine stimulus and co-ordinated play activities in the home environment and group settings
- To co deliver the healthy child programme through sessions, groups or in the home environment
- To participate in health education and promotion particularly in relation to child health and with families where it impacts on children such as Smoking Cessation and or healthy eating
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NNEB Certificate or BTEC Childhood Studies or NVQ Level iii or Diploma in Childcare and education or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Accredited Video Interaction Guidance
- Practitioner or willingness to work towards accreditation
- Evidence of child development training
- Evidence of behavioural management training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS in the community or hospital setting or equivalent in the private sector
- Experience of providing child health promotion packages of care
Desirable criteria
- Experience delivering community development projects
- Experience of providing healthcare, healthcare advice or health promotion advice to patients or members of the public
- Experience of working in a mental health setting/ with infants and families presenting with complex needs – including those relating to safeguarding and/or perinatal mental illness
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good Knowledge of Child Development milestones
- Health Needs Assessment knowledge and principles the of health promotion e.g., weaning sessions, maternal mental health, immunisation programmes
- Identification and evaluation of evidence-based practice to deliver effective health care interventions
- Knowledge and understanding of health inequalities
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding around evidence-based tools to inform practice such as the ASQ assessment tool
- Knowledge of working with mothers experiencing mental illness
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work and communicate in group settings.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with professionals / individuals from different professional backgrounds
- Well-developed interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills. Enthusiasm and ability to motivate self and others.
- Good knowledge of parenting skills strategies and play skills such as Solihull Parenting.
- Ability to work in groups, teams and independently.
Desirable criteria
- De-escalation skills and awareness.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Stansfield
- Job title
- Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07583 033642
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