Are you motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills? If so this role may be for you. We are looking for an experienced childrens nurse who is passionate about nursing children in their own homes and the wider community setting.

This is a 14-month fixed term/secondment opportunity to cover maternity leave.

The job holder will work 30 hours over a 7-day week, including weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

To assist in providing a Childrens Community Nursing Service to children in all the community settings, including education.

This service will deliver care to children and young people with either complex needs or who need a timely telephone/ face to face review after discharge from the Childrens Ward / Childrens Emergency Department/Childrens Assessment Unit.

To actively take part in the development of the childrens community nursing team.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective decision making skills

Values based questions

Essential

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please tell us about a time you adapted your practice to meet the needs of a patient with a disability.

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN (Child)
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
• Childrens Community Nursing degree (or willing to undertake)
• Evidence of professional development
• Willing to undertake further professional development

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Knowledge of current issues relating to the Health Service and specialist area of practice
• Self-motivated
• Knowledge of risk management
• Knowledge of health and safety

Experience

Essential

• Significant current experience in a paediatric area.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

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