Job Description

Are you a compassionate and experiencedchildrens nurselooking to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our supportive and dedicated Community Childrens Nursing Team as aBand 6 Senior Staff Nurse.
Based within a friendly and professional team in Surrey, youll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic nursing care to children and young adults aged 018 in the places they feel safestat home, in schools, and in nursery settings. Every day is different, and every child and family brings a unique story.
Your clinical expertise, kindness, and ability to work independently will help shape the care journey for some of the most vulnerable in our community.
In this senior role, you will also support the Clinical Team Leader, provide guidance to junior staff, and contribute to the planning and coordination of care. If youre someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about community nursing, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice & Care Delivery

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for children and young people aged 018 in their homes, schools, and nurseries.
• Independently assess, plan, implement, and evaluate complex care packages, including end-of-life care.
• Maintain advanced clinical skills in areas such as central line care, tracheostomy, enteral feeding, ventilation, and specialist infusions.
• Undertake clinical procedures including physical assessments, venepuncture, catheterisation, and PEG/tracheostomy tube management.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and person-centred care at all times.

Leadership & Team Support

• Support and supervise Band 5 staff, acting as a mentor and role model.
• Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and contribute to team planning, workload allocation, and service coordination.
• Participate in a weekend rota and 24-hour end-of-life on-call service.

Service Development & Quality

• Contribute to the strategic planning and continuous improvement of the Childrens Community Nursing Service.
• Support audit, data analysis, and service evaluation to inform practice and resource use.
• Help develop and implement systems to ensure delivery of safe, efficient, and responsive care.
• Facilitate training, study days, and skill-sharing across teams and partner organisations.

About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
37,338 to 44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/24475/17001
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1LR
Job description
Job responsibilities
As aCommunity Childrens Senior Staff Nursewe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth: Join ourStrive for Betternetworks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

The Ideal CandidateEssential Criteria
Registered Childrens Nurse (RN Child or RSCN) with current NMC registration
Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent)
Experienced paediatric nurse with staff management experience
Proven commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical audit
Strong understanding of community health services and workforce issues
Able to work independently and manage complex caseloads in diverse community settings
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamworking skills
Confident in motivating others, managing change, and prioritising workloads
Broad clinical skillset with good knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management
Computer literate with effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to work with families from varied cultural and language backgrounds Desirable Criteria
Community Childrens Nursing qualification
Supervisory experience in child protection or clinical supervision
Leadership or management qualification
Experience caring for children with tracheostomies or on non-invasive ventilation
Educated to Level 7 or equivalent through training or experience
Other requirements:Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.
Please see attached for full Personal Specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
As aCommunity Childrens Senior Staff Nursewe value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Enjoy a Band 6 Agenda for Change salary and NHS pension benefits.
• Professional Growth: Join ourStrive for Betternetworks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counselors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.
• Flexible Pay Options: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.
• Learning & Development: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.

The Ideal CandidateEssential Criteria
Registered Childrens Nurse (RN Child or RSCN) with current NMC registration
Practice Assessor/Supervisor qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent)
Experienced paediatric nurse with staff management experience
Proven commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical audit
Strong understanding of community health services and workforce issues
Able to work independently and manage complex caseloads in diverse community settings
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamworking skills
Confident in motivating others, managing change, and prioritising workloads
Broad clinical skillset with good knowledge of health and safety, safeguarding, and risk management
Computer literate with effective written and verbal communication skills
Able to work with families from varied cultural and language backgrounds Desirable Criteria
Community Childrens Nursing qualification
Supervisory experience in child protection or clinical supervision
Leadership or management qualification
Experience caring for children with tracheostomies or on non-invasive ventilation
Educated to Level 7 or equivalent through training or experience
Other requirements:Full UK Driving Licence with a car insured for business use.
Please see attached for full Personal Specification.
Person Specification
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