Job summary
- Main area
- Children's nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Part time - 23.75 hours per week (9.5hr shifts - 8-6pm - 3 shifts one week and 2 shifts the next alternating.)
- Job ref
- 848-BHC-195-26
- Employer
- Bromley Healthcare
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Phoenix Children's Resource Centre
- Town
- Bromley
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of Hcas pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/07/2026
Employer heading
Children's Community Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.
Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.
Bromley Healthcare recognises the use of AI but job applicants are advised to ensure their applications are reflective of their skills, knowledge and experience. Where AI has been used in the job application this will need to be declared by the applicant explaining the type of AI used and its purpose, please use the supporting statement section to specify your use of AI.
Job overview
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Child/RSCN
- Mentorship course or equivalent
- Current NMC registration – child branch
- Evidence of recent Continuous Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of degree level study or equivalent experience
- Specialist clinical courses relevant to community children’s nursing
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Leadership skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Competent in MS Office and electronic patient record systems
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ruth Deacon
- Job title
- Team Lead CCNT
- Email address
- [email protected]
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