An opportunity has arisen for two motivated Band 5 registered nurses to gain experience of working within the CCN service.

This opportunity will enable the successful post holder to develop a variety of skills to support a career change into community practice and is open to newly qualified paediatric nurses. The post holder will work across the community / hospital environment within CCNs, providing care to children / young people with acute, complex and continuing healthcare needs.

Main duties of the job

Adopting a family centred approach, the post holder will work in co-production with families and close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the child/ young person receives a high standard of nursing care.

We are a dynamic team providing high quality nursing care to children and young people within the community, including the patient's own home / respite facilities, the special needs schools, Childrens outpatient clinics and the expanding clinical workload within care closer to home.

• Respite and continuing care
• Care closer to home
• Clinics
• CCN special needs schools
• Career progression

The successful candidate will be required to work a mixture of day and night shifts. The CCNS have a robust induction programme and training opportunities.

The post holder will be mentored to develop their skill set, reflective practice and autonomy supporting them when working within the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN /RN Child

Desirable

• Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Recent paediatric experience

Desirable

• Experience working within the acute and community settings.
• Experience in working with children with complex healthcare needs.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
• Previous experience of working within a team
• Basic knowledge of child protection

Desirable

• Evidence of teaching skills

Personal Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to deliver care in an informal setting
• Ability to work without close supervision

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Risca Health Centre

Cromwell Road

Risca

NP11 6YF

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040-NMR611-0824-A