Job summary

We are currently looking for motivated, proactive Community Staff Nurses to support the District Nursing team in order to meet the health needs of patients in the Luton area.

EEC Luton Community Nursing has transformed its Community Nursing Services through the development of cluster working, dividing planned and unplanned care, triaging of referrals and through the introduction of a Single Point of Contact (SPOC).

This is an ideal opportunity for Community Staff Nurses to develop their skills within the community setting providing holistic care to housebound patients.

Experience of working in Luton would be an advantage although full induction and training will be given in line with service need.

Luton has good transport links to the M1 and M25 and the London Luton Airport. In conjunction with Luton Borough Council, parking permits are available for staff to use in and around Luton.

A UK Driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role.

Service covers 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week.

"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 07/10/2026)"

Main duties of the job

To support the provision of Community Nursing care within the Integrated Community Nursing Team, providing scheduled and unscheduled care to the house bound population of Luton.

To assist in the assessment, planning and implementation of holistic care provision.

To work with the MDT to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.

You will need to be adaptable to overcoming challenges and ensuring that the patients receive the evidence based nursing care they require and further refer onto other services that are identified to be appropriate.

Supporting other colleagues and embracing service development is fundamental to the role.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.

If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.

Job summary

Join Us in Shaping Bright Futures for Children in Cambridgeshire!

Part-time opportunities available in Peterborough

Are you passionate about child development & eager to make a real difference in your community?

East of England Community Health & Care Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic & caring Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated skill-mix team on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2028. You'll work with families & children aged 0-5, delivering the Healthy Child Programme across Peterborough.

This is more than just a job, it's a chance to transform lives, support families & help children thrive.

As an Assistant Practitioner, you will:

• Promote the health & wellbeing of children, young people & families through an early-help & partnership approach
• Provide support to families facing challenges such as mental health difficulties, disabilities or complex needs
• Work both independently & collaboratively alongside our Health Visiting team

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 in Child Development (or equivalent). A Health & Social Care NVQ is not suitable
• Has a strong understanding of child development
• Is confident in providing advice & guidance to families
• Thrives both in team settings & when working independently

If you're ready to bring your skills, compassion and energy to a role that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Should we receive a high no. of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 28.9.26

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be able to act autonomously.

To support the integrated 0-19 Healthy Child Programme (HCP) locality team in providing an innovative and high quality service in an environment that enhances client care and promotes child and family wellbeing.

To support the ongoing assessment and review of clients.

To work without direct supervision to a specified caseload of clients who are identified as needing further support as part of the universal and universal plus aspects of the service provision.

To act as first contact in clinics and outreach locations ensuring a high standard of client care.

To liaise regularly with the caseload holder to assist in the co-ordination and development of the service.

To develop specialist interest areas in order to enrich the knowledge and skills set within the Cambridgeshire Children & Young Peoples Service.

To facilitate health programmes independently or in partnership with health and locality teams.

Participate in continuous service improvement within the organisation/ service priorities.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro-rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

448-CCYP-8300384

Job locations

2 Phorpres Close

Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include:

Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision.

To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff.

To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting.

Support to clients with more complex/ additional needs.

To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength-based relationship.

To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues

To write records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with Cambridgeshire Community Services Record Keeping Policy.

To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs.

To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care.

To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service.

To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.

To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times.

To be aware at all times of the needs of client groups and to promote and encourage positive health choices.

To plan and manage own day to day tasks which may include organisation of health education events.

Specific dutiesDuties will include working independently in a variety of settings and at times dealing with emotional and distressing circumstances.

Undertaking independent decision making regarding specific referrals in relation to the 6 high impact areas to improve outcomes for children, young people and families within Cambridgeshires 0-19 HCP Teams.

To attend mandatory and relevant training courses and to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills in order to perform in the role.

To provide support and guidance, and practical training to new members of staff.

To engage in weekly allocation meetings and to work across a specific locality according to service need.

To assist in the prioritisation of referrals and booking appointments and independently assess clients in clinic and outreach locations.

To identify unmet needs and gaps in service provision and highlight these to SCPHN or Team Manager.Ensure all equipment used is safe, clean and suitable standard according to policies.

General dutiesTo provide timely data on referrals and clinical activity.

To take individual responsibility for any health and safety issues and undertake obligations under the Health and Safety Act.

CommunicationTo liaise as appropriate with members of 0-19 HCP locality team.

Develop good working relationships and liaise as appropriate with parents/ carers, and other health, social or voluntary agencies.

To communicate effectively with clients in complex situations. Communication skills of engagement, negotiation, motivation and explanation will be required to enable the management of potential barriers to communication.

To be actively involved in the communication of complex information regarding clients needs and any other useful information to the Health Visitor/ School Nurse or other members of the team.

Budgetary ResponsibilityTake responsibility to minimise incurred expenditure e.g. Mileage, telephone calls use of stationary etc.

People ManagementActively participate in annual performance reviews providing evidence of attaining the relevant knowledge and skills required for the job.

To attend mandatory and relevant training courses and to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills in order to perform in the role.

To participate in staff and service development through attendance at service meetings and in service training.

Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.

The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes.

To contribute in programmes of support for new staff or students.

To actively participate in programmes of supervision to maintain own development and reflective practice.

To actively engage in developing own practice through annual clinical observations.

The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

The post holder must participate in Clinical & Safeguarding audits as required.

The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo assist the caseload holder in the management and delivery of care to clients autonomously. Duties may include: Building on existing assessment of families needs and deliver packages of planned care with no direct supervision. To provide and receive complex and sensitive child related information from health and social care staff. To decline referral if not appropriate which requires excellent negotiation skills and appropriate sign posting. Support to clients with more complex/ additional needs. To demonstrate ability for motivation and behaviour change with children and families enabling self-efficacy, resilience and strength-based relationship. To recognise and report any health and safety or risk issues To write records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with Cambridgeshire Community Services Record Keeping Policy. To independently carry out specified assessment and intervention as allocated and discussed with the Health Visitor/ School Nurse and using own initiative and experience to modify according to the clients needs. To hold own caseload with support from Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) for those families with planned packages of care. To hold a special interest role and support other staff within the locality and service. To promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. To contribute to the care of all clients, ensuring safety and dignity at all times. To be aware at all times of the needs of client groups and to promote and encourage positive health choices. To plan and manage own day to day tasks which may include organisation of health education events. Specific dutiesDuties will include working independently in a variety of settings and at times dealing with emotional and distressing circumstances. Undertaking independent decision making regarding specific referrals in relation to the 6 high impact areas to improve outcomes for children, young people and families within Cambridgeshires 0-19 HCP Teams. To attend mandatory and relevant training courses and to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills in order to perform in the role. To provide support and guidance, and practical training to new members of staff. To engage in weekly allocation meetings and to work across a specific locality according to service need. To assist in the prioritisation of referrals and booking appointments and independently assess clients in clinic and outreach locations. To identify unmet needs and gaps in service provision and highlight these to SCPHN or Team Manager.Ensure all equipment used is safe, clean and suitable standard according to policies. General dutiesTo provide timely data on referrals and clinical activity. To take individual responsibility for any health and safety issues and undertake obligations under the Health and Safety Act. CommunicationTo liaise as appropriate with members of 0-19 HCP locality team. Develop good working relationships and liaise as appropriate with parents/ carers, and other health, social or voluntary agencies. To communicate effectively with clients in complex situations. Communication skills of engagement, negotiation, motivation and explanation will be required to enable the management of potential barriers to communication. To be actively involved in the communication of complex information regarding clients needs and any other useful information to the Health Visitor/ School Nurse or other members of the team. Budgetary ResponsibilityTake responsibility to minimise incurred expenditure e.g. Mileage, telephone calls use of stationary etc. People ManagementActively participate in annual performance reviews providing evidence of attaining the relevant knowledge and skills required for the job. To attend mandatory and relevant training courses and to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills in order to perform in the role. To participate in staff and service development through attendance at service meetings and in service training. Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes. To contribute in programmes of support for new staff or students. To actively participate in programmes of supervision to maintain own development and reflective practice. To actively engage in developing own practice through annual clinical observations. The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures. The post holder must participate in Clinical & Safeguarding audits as required. The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• NNEB / or equivalent
• BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
• CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education
• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development

Desirable

• Foundation degree in relevant area of study
• Achievement of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.dditional training in child development

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children, young people and their families
• Able to undertake autonomous and independent working
• A comprehensive & sound awareness of child development
• Understanding of the public health agenda

Desirable

• Experience of working with families in the community
• Experience or an awareness of multidisciplinary agencies

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Outlook or SystmOne
• Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues
• Good communication/ interpersonal skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable

• Ability to facilitate group work with young people / parents / carers

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential NNEB / or equivalent BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development Desirable Foundation degree in relevant area of study Achievement of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake within 6 months of employment.dditional training in child development Experience Essential Experience of working with children, young people and their families Able to undertake autonomous and independent working A comprehensive & sound awareness of child development Understanding of the public health agenda Desirable Experience of working with families in the community Experience or an awareness of multidisciplinary agencies Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability to work flexibly as part of a team. Knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Outlook or SystmOne Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues Good communication/ interpersonal skills Full driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable Ability to facilitate group work with young people / parents / carers

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

2 Phorpres Close

Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Address

2 Phorpres Close

Hampton

Peterborough

PE7 8FZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Transition Nurse Specialist to lead and coordinate care for young people moving from children's to adult services. Working across health, social care, education and community partners, you will ensure seamless, person-centred transitions that support independence, self-management and positive long-term health outcomes.

You will manage a specialist caseload of young people with complex needs, act as a key point of contact for families and professionals, and provide expert assessment, care coordination and clinical leadership. The role offers the opportunity to influence service development, reduce health inequalities, improve patient experience and deliver education and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with excellent communication, leadership and partnership-working skills who is passionate about improving outcomes for young people as they transition into adult services.

"(Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 22/09/2026)"

Main duties of the job

Coordinating complex transition pathways across multiple agencies and services.

Providing specialist assessment, care planning and case management.

Supporting young people and families to develop confidence, independence and self-management skills.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Leading service improvement, education, audit and quality initiatives.

Promoting safeguarding, patient advocacy and equitable access to services.

This role involves working across a range of acute, community and educational settings, with regular travel required across the locality.

About us

Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.

There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.

If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.

Please be aware that East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust will never ask applicants to pay fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. All recruitment communications and job applications should only be made through our official careers website and published contact details.

If you receive a suspicious job offer or recruitment-related communication, do not make any payments, share personal information, or provide identity documents. We encourage you to report the matter to your local police or relevant law enforcement agency. Any concerns relating to potential recruitment fraud should also be reported to our Local Counter Fraud Specialist (LCFS) as soon as possible.