The Barnet Children's Continuing Care Team is a small, friendly, dedicated team of nurses who oversee and case manage the processes of delivering Continuing Health Care required for children and young people in Barnet with complex health needs. The children and young people eligible for Continuing Health Care are identified in accordance with the National Framework for Children and Young People's Continuing Care 2016.

Our children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do. The post holder will work within the team and with partner agencies across Barnet to ensure that commissioned packages of care is of high quality, safely delivered and based on individualised needs.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Barnet Children's Continuing Care Team and, in a role, ideally positioned to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with complex health needs. The team is committed to developing its staff and opportunities are available to enhance your professional development.

If you are currently a Band 5 NMC registered nurse who wants to take the next step in your career, but feel you don't quite meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat, we are willing to explore developmental posts for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic to work with children and young people in a community setting.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Any of the following: RGN, RSCN, RN (Child) RN (LD) NMC Registration Evidence of post registration education

Desirable

• Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant nursing experience
• Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals
• Experience of teaching/supporting families with their care package

Desirable

• Case management
• Experience of working in culturally diverse communities

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Expertise in nursing assessment / clinical skills
• Ability to work independently Time management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work within a team
• Competent I.T. skills, using wide range of data base systems
• Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
• Knowledge of Personal Development
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
• Knowledge of purpose and value of Clinical Supervision
• Planning Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities

Desirable

• Knowledge of Children & YP Continuing Care Framework
• Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS

Key Attributes

Essential

• Adaptable, flexible, approachable
• Personal and professional development
• Being able to work autonomously

Desirable

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

OAK LANE HEALTH CENTRE

Oak Lane

East Finchley

N2 8LT

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