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Senior Children's Community Nurse

Employer
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Location
Hull
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pr
Closing date
15 Nov 2024
Looking for a new challenge? Would you like some variety in your work? Does a role with a work-life balance attract you? A vacancy has arisen for a full time enthusiastic Senior Registered Children's Nurse to join the leadership team and be instrumental in managing the day to day needs of the whole service. You will be a forward thinking, self-motivated children's nurse with excellent clinical skills to lead this area forward, ensuring our service adapts responsively to the needs of children, young people and their families within our community. Every day presents a new learning opportunity and the chance to shape and deliver excellent care, making a difference to the child and family. Learn how to experience and deal with the unexpected. We welcome you to speak to one of the team to find out the range of skills you will develop and what the role really entails.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of the team, the post holder will demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills and have some nursing experience working alongside children, as well as being flexible to work with different staff teams providing nursing care across Hull & East Riding. The role will incorporate caring for children and their families within a range of environments including mainstream and special needs schools, home, and other care or respite settings. The service covers children with acute and complex conditions including palliative and end of life care when needed, special school nursing and support of acute and chronic continence conditions. We strive to provide a seamless and transparent service and would welcome prospective applicants to contact the service for an informal discussion, should they want to get a feel for the role before application.

For informal enquiries please contact Jayne Lowther, Clinical Manager on 07964 686827 or email jayne.lowther@nhs.net

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse RN (Child)/RSCN
  • Postgraduate degree in relevant health related subject (or evidence of working towards) or significant demonstrable experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Student mentor


Desirable

  • Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Safeguarding Supervisor


Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of child development and the well child, along with recognition of the sick child and evidence of up to date clinical skills
  • Knowledge in relation to health needs of children being cared for in the community
  • Ability to delegate duties and prioritise workload
  • Proficient with information technology, e.g. electronic care records, administration systems and emails etc.
  • Good understanding of local current safeguarding policies and guidelines


Experience

Essential

  • Extensive Post Registration experience at Band 5 caring for children
  • Advanced clinical assessment and decision making skills
  • Experience of formal or informal teaching and a willingness to develop/ contribute to teaching and training programmes
  • Experience of completing developmentally appropriate heath needs assessments for children and young people
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively engage with multi-disciplinary teams and other health professionals


Desirable

  • Experience of nursing children and young people in a community setting


Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Marfleet Health Centre

Hull

HU9 5HH

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810-6767177

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