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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Wellchild Nurse Specialist - Complex Needs

The closing date is 24 April 2026

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Job summary

To provide expert advice for children, families, carers and the Multi-Disciplinary Team both within Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and across Paediatric Community Services, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT).? To collaborate with all children's services providers to improve the quality of care at home and in hospital for children and their families by being an expert in the field of caring for children requiring long term ventilation & other technologies associated with complex health needs.? To promote a seamless service of care by working in a variety of settings including RCHT, patient's homes, community services, schools, outpatients and peripheral hospitals.? To support the integration of acute and community services and have a clear understanding about the role and function of community services? To participate in WellChild Charity activities, such as case presentations, publications, fundraising and annual meetings.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert advice for children, families, carers and the Multi-Disciplinary Team both within Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and across Paediatric Community Services, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT).? To collaborate with all children's services providers to improve the quality of care at home and in hospital for children and their families by being an expert in the field of caring for children requiring long term ventilation & other technologies associated with complex health needs.? To promote a seamless service of care by working in a variety of settings including RCHT, patient's homes, community services, schools, outpatients and peripheral hospitals.? To support the integration of acute and community services and have a clear understanding about the role and function of community services? To participate in WellChild Charity activities, such as case presentations, publications, fundraising and annual meetings.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities,andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting andretaininghighly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-7746693

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered childrens Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development in the speciality linked to clinical competencies
  • Assessing and mentoring qualification
  • Possession of a relevant degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children with complex needs

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in coordinating and managing patient care
  • Previous experience of change management and problem solving
  • Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered childrens Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of ongoing dynamic professional development in the speciality linked to clinical competencies
  • Assessing and mentoring qualification
  • Possession of a relevant degree

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with children with complex needs

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in coordinating and managing patient care
  • Previous experience of change management and problem solving
  • Experience handling clinical incidents and complaints

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HON

Mel Gilbert

melanie.gilbert2@nhs.net

07824551401

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-7746693

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Treliske

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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