Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Children's Community Nursing Team for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within the Training Team. This role is a key part of the Children's Community Nursing Team. The Band 5 Registered Nurse will support in identifying & implementing training for Service users, Registered & Non Registered staff, Education & Transport staff for required care interventions around individual health needs.

The Band 5 Registered Nurse will also be a crucial part of participating in providing home visits supporting families recently discharged with a child/young person with complex health needs. The Band 5 Registered Nurse may also support in the Education setting supporting education staff in their journey of becoming competent.

The role is Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm. Base will be Kings Medical Centre, Normanton, WF6 2AZ.

Main duties of the job
Responsible for the assessment and the development, implementation and evaluation of required training needs. Assist in leading and monitoring the performance and work of the Childrens Community Nursing Training Team. Be proactive and flexible and provide the highest possible standard of care. The teaching of registered and pre-registered nurses is of high importance.

The post holder will support with organising and managing training for a defined group of patients / service users, providing specialist nursing support, advice, education and care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of training need, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of training and the setting of standards within the defined service group.

About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Details
Date posted: 03 August 2026
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001494
Job locations: Kings Medical Centre, Normanton, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Current NMC Registration - RN (Child)/RSCN
• Post Qualification experience
• Flexibility
• Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements plus valid UK driving licenc

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: The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address: Kings Medical Centre, Normanton, Normanton, West Yorkshire, WF6 2AZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Lead - Children's Community Nursing, Nikki Walker, nikki.walker18@nhs.net