Job summary We are Trafford Local Care Organisation - a public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Trafford. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries. Our community healthcare teams inadults andchildren's servicesare employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford. We are looking to recruit pro-active, enthusiastic and motivated Community Nursery Nurses with strong team-working skills and a commitment to delivering high quality, child-centred services. We are currently offering vacancies for 12-month, fixed-term, contracts. Whilst successful applicants will primarily work within one team, you may be required to work at other locations across Trafford to ensure equitable service delivery. Core service hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30. In return we are able to offer a thorough induction program, supportive management arrangements, regular supervision as well as ensuring support with continuing professional development. Main duties of the job This post presents an exciting opportunity to work with families and young children with developmental delay/SEND to improve health and social outcomes and make a real difference in a multi-agency environment. If successful, you will be joining a supportive and friendly multi-agency team who share the same commitment. You must have good communication skills, a positive attitude, the ability to work using own initiative and be computer literate. To work as a member of Trafford Early Development Service (TEDS), to ensure the delivery of an effective service to a defined population. To undertake clinical duties as delegated by the Registered Health Visitor. To offer developmental play sessions at home and in preschool settings in line with the Portage model, to produce support plans in collaboration with parents/carers and to track development. To liaise with internal and external contacts. Key Requirements of the Person Specification:Nursery Nurse qualification/NVQ Level 3Due to the nature of the role applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-LCO-6926490 Job locations Trafford - various Trafford M32 0TH Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Nursery Nurse qualification NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Experience of working with children Experience of working as part of a team. Recent experience of work in a care setting. Desirable Previous experience of work in the community. Knowledge Essential An understanding of the work of the Health Visitor. Desirable Knowledge of working in the community within a care setting. Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work within clear boundaries as defined by Health Visitor. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to visit clients in a variety of community locations. Adaptable and flexible to needs of the service. Work Related Circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Nursery Nurse qualification NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Experience of working with children Experience of working as part of a team. Recent experience of work in a care setting. Desirable Previous experience of work in the community. Knowledge Essential An understanding of the work of the Health Visitor. Desirable Knowledge of working in the community within a care setting. Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to work within clear boundaries as defined by Health Visitor. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to visit clients in a variety of community locations. Adaptable and flexible to needs of the service. Work Related Circumstances Essential Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs. Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust's Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure. 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. Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Trafford - various Trafford M32 0TH Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)