Community Childrens Nurse

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 01 December 2024

Job summary

30 hours per week

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is forward thinking and innovative. The Trust offers a supportive; challenging environment with opportunities for continuous professional development.

We have an opportunity for band 5 nurses to work within the Children's Community Nursing Team and would be an ideal secondment opportunity.

As a childrens community nurse your responsibilities would include caring for children with Complex Care Needs, including life limiting conditions along with children receiving continuing care within their own homes. This role also includes being involved with acutely ill children with a step up or step down approach to nursing support. This is ideal opportunity to be part of our innovative virtual ward pilot due to commence in January. Here at TRFT we strive to advance community nursing practice.

Our team provides nursing care to children and young people aged 0-19 years with long term conditions, acute and complex health needs, including long term ventilation.

You must be a highly motivated and effective team member who is committed to providing high quality care in community settings.

This post offers a unique opportunity to be part of a service with a dedicated and very supportive team who provide care to a wide range of children and their families working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children/young people in the comfort of their own home.

Main duties of the job

Work in conjunction and co-ordination with the allocated band 6 community nurse to complete assessments and care in line with the requirements of the virtual ward, working within pre-determined criteria for re referral and/or escalation to tertiary care settings to ensure safety.

Undertake individual health assessments, implement and evaluate the care of children with complex, acute and long term health needs and those who require end of life care in line with evidence based care, organisational, local and national policy and best practice guidelines.For example, enteral feeding, pain management, bowel and bladder care, all personal cares, medication management, tracheostomy care, care of ventilated children. Giving intravenous antibiotics, medications and wound care.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-10-012a

Job locations

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Knowledge and experiencing of working within a childrens community nursing service

Professional Registration/PIN

Essential

Please enter NMC PIN

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of local, region and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to Paediatric nursing and community care
Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Analytical and Judgement:
Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making
Communication and relationships:
Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
Ability to convey sensitive information in
an empathetic manner to patients,
relative/carers and staff.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in the management of change and adapting to change.

Desirable

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Childrens Nurse (RSCN/RCN)
Member of relevant professional body (NMC)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Willingness to undertake further education in relation to Childrens community nursing.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential
that applicants are able to travel
independently across the county and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business
purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be
considered in accordance with the Equality
Act 2010.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

Knowledge and experiencing of working within a childrens community nursing service

Professional Registration/PIN

Essential

Please enter NMC PIN

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of local, region and national policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to Paediatric nursing and community care
Knowledge of autonomous practice and the challenges it presents

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Planning and organising: Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Analytical and Judgement:
Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making
Communication and relationships:
Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
Ability to convey sensitive information in
an empathetic manner to patients,
relative/carers and staff.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge in the management of change and adapting to change.

Desirable

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Childrens Nurse (RSCN/RCN)
Member of relevant professional body (NMC)
Evidence of continuous professional development
Willingness to undertake further education in relation to Childrens community nursing.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential
that applicants are able to travel
independently across the county and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business
purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be
considered in accordance with the Equality
Act 2010.

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.