Nurse Practitioner
This job is now closed
Job summary
Nurse Practitioner Child Development Centre
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and families referred to the Child Development Centre based within the community at Kimberworth Place.
We are looking for a full time Band 6 Childrens Nurse, Health Visitor or Learning Disabilities Nurse to join our friendly and long standing team. This is a waiting list initiative to improve families access to the service and to provide support through the assessment process. This is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2025.
The post holder will join our Nurse Practitioner and Consultant Paediatricians in providing first class health care and support for children aged 0-5 with additional needs. An interest in autism, developmental conditions and community working is essential. The post holder will be provided with training, support and supervision.
If you require further information please contact Jo Wilman Clinical Lead for CDC on 01709 428850 or e mail Johanna.wilman@nhs.net or Jo Sambrook Nurse Practitioner on 01709 428850 or e mail joanne.sambrook1@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive nurse led service along with the current Nurse Practitioner to support service delivery within CDC
- To provide post-diagnostic care, support and advice to children and young people diagnosed .To act as a key contact for children and families.
- To provide information, education, training and advice for patients, families and other health professionals.
- To support the Consultant Paediatricians in the health care of the children.
- To be a core member of the CDC multi-disciplinary team .Have an understanding of the needs of children and their families diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disorders and be able to provide support in terms of behaviour, sleep, toileting and eating disorders.
- Function as an autonomous practitioner and independent non-medical prescriber, running nurse led clinics.
- To exercise a high degree of clinical and professional autonomy by utilising advanced health assessment skills, decision making, communication and diagnostic reasoning skills when caring for children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- To provide telephone advice to families, monitoring a child/young persons health care and advising in changes of management for children with additional needs.
- Promote evidence based practice and take a lead role in the formulation of policies, procedures and multi-disciplinary care.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
16 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9165-23-10-152
Job locations
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2UD
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Johanna Wilman
Supporting documents
Supporting links (all open in new tabs)
Privacy notice
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)