Children's Community Nurse in Hull

Working with the Community Children's Nursing Team, you'll provide specialist care and support to children and young people with a wide range of health needs, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes. You'll work closely with families, carers, education providers and health and social care professionals to deliver personalised care in community settings and ensure children receive safe, high-quality support.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, deliver and review care for children and young people with acute, complex and palliative care needs.
• Provide nurse-led clinics, including areas such as wound care, continence support and phlebotomy.
• Work with families, schools and partner organisations to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Deliver health education and practical support to children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Safeguard children and work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to promote their wellbeing and safety.

What we're looking for

• A Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Knowledge of child development, safeguarding and the health needs of children cared for in the community.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with children, families and professionals.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a supportive team.
• A commitment to continuous learning, evidence-based practice and high-quality care.

We value fairness, respect and teamwork, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too. We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive. As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Details

• Date posted: 14 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa/pr
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: [Not provided]
• Job locations: Marfleet Health Centre, Hull, HU9 5HH, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse
• Desirable: Registered Nurse - RN(Child), RSCN, Educated to Degree level, Mentorship training, Post registration training relevant to role and evidence of continuing professional development.

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of child development and the well child, along with recognition of the sick child and evidence of up to date clinical skills, Knowledge in relation to health needs of children being cared for in the community, Proficient with information technology, e.g. electronic care records, administration systems and emails etc., Good understanding of local current safeguarding policies and guidelines.
• Desirable: Ability to delegate duties and prioritise workload.

Experience

• Essential: Experience of completing developmentally appropriate health needs assessments for children and young people, Experience of formal or informal teaching and a willingness to develop/contribute to teaching and training programmes, Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively engage with multi-disciplinary teams and other health professionals.
• Desirable: Experience of multiagency working, Experience of working in a community setting, Post registration experience of working with children/young people, and families.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.