Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Paediatrics

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Join Our Brent Community Paediatric Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Are you an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Brent Community Paediatric Team, supporting children and young people aged 0–19 years with special educational needs, additional needs and disabilities.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll provide specialist nursing assessment, care coordination and ongoing support from referral and diagnosis through to long-term medical and therapeutic care. You'll develop and implement personalised healthcare plans, work closely with families and partner agencies, and play a key role in improving outcomes for children with complex needs.

This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to service development, provide clinical leadership and develop a specialist area of interest as your career progresses.

We're looking for a Registered Nurse (RN, RSCN or RGN) with significant experience working with children and young people within a multidisciplinary setting. A Specialist Community Practitioner qualification in Health Visiting, Children's Community Nursing or School Nursing is desirable.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding family-centred care and want to be part of an innovative, supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

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• Triage referrals and provide families with information, advice, and support to access the most appropriate services.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people with complex disabilities and neurodevelopmental needs, including developmental assessments and detailed clinical histories.
• Manage and coordinate specialist care, providing follow-up support through clinics, telephone consultations, and home visits where appropriate.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs) and produce high-quality health advice and reports for EHCPs.
• Run nurse-led clinics and review children following medication changes or multidisciplinary reviews, escalating concerns when required.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to plan and deliver effective, family-centred care.
• Provide specialist advice, training, and support to families, carers, and professionals.
• Support children and young people through key transition periods, including transition to adult services.
• Use advanced clinical judgement to independently manage defined clinical pathways within professional scope of practice.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement, identifying innovative ways to enhance care delivery for children with disabilities and complex needs.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk