Community Children's Nurse

The purpose of this role is to undertake allocated clinical and administrative tasks identified by caseload managers to deliver holistic nursing care to enable children with non-malignant life threatening/ life limiting conditions to be cared for in the environment of their choice.

You will assist with the training and development of parents, carers and others to enable children to be cared for in a variety of settings.

You will support the nursing needs where appropriate to those children with life-limiting and life threatening conditions with support from band 6/ band 7 nurse.

You will ensure that care is delivered to agreed standards and within the policy framework of Sirona: care and health and NMC guidelines.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.

Main duties of the job

• To assist with the training and development of parents, carers and others professionals on the caseload, to enable children to be cared for in a variety of settings.
• To Ensure that care is delivered to agreed standards and within the policy framework of Sirona: care and health and NMC guidelines.
• To be responsible for maintaining and updating own clinical competence and skills.
• To promote a family centred approach to care and work towards empowerment of the child's family to take a lead in their child's care.
• To develop and maintain knowledge of the conditions that affect the children on the Lifetime caseload.
• To liaise with the band 6 nurses when there are changes in the child/family's needs.
• To work as part of the Lifetime core nursing team to provide clinical advice and support to the multi-agency teams.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RSCN/RN Child registered on part 8 or 15 NMC register.

Experience

Essential

• Community Children's Nursing experience.

Desirable

• Experience in a Paediatric HDU or PICU environment.