Job summary
Are you a Band 6 or Band 7 Paediatric Nurse looking for a new challenge? Do you have a desire to work in a 'great' workplace with remarkable people who make a difference every day? If this is you then we would love you to come and work with us and see for yourself.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Team Leader to work within the Children's Long Term Ventilation and Complex Needs Team, (CLTVT)) in Oldham. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months.
The post holder will be instrumental in initiating and leading change, and embrace the responsibility of professional leadership and advice, in both the development and coordination of the team within the children's community nursing services and relevant clinical networks.
Successful candidates must have demonstrable experience at Band 6/7. Community experience is essential however consideration will be given to applicants without should suitable evidence of leadership and clinical expertise be provided.
The post holder will be based at the Integrated Care Centre, Oldham.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for the development, co-ordination and delivery of care packages for children and young people (C&YP) who utilise a ventilator or tracheostomy to assist their breathing and have complex and/or life limiting conditions, in partnership with the child / young person, their carers and other agencies involved.
The post holder will be responsible in providing operational leadership to all CLTVT staff within the service, support and guide staff with caseload management, mentoring and developing the workforce to meet the changing needs of the patients on the caseload.
In addition the post holder will provide a flexible and accessible service that is responsive to the needs of the child, young people and their family, whilst taking part in on call rota to support the service (2 out of 4 weeks up to 10.30 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday).
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Children's Nursing Diploma or Pre registration Children's Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Degree
Professional Registration
Essential
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience at band 6
- Specialist Community practitioner qualification (or evidence of significant post registration experience in a community setting)
- V300 Independent Nurse prescribing qualification or evidence of working towards / willingness to work towards
- Evidence of Continued professional development relevant to the post, including mentoring of students
- Experience of working with children & young people in a community setting
- Evidence of clinical knowledge and relevant experience in managing care for children & young with both acute and chronic illnesses
- Evidence of working with children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of continuing health care processes
- Experience of transitioning young people to adult services
- Experience of providing end of life care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Variety of clinical skills relevant to the post e.g. Tracheostomy, Ventilation, enteral feeding, complex seizure management (list not exhaustive)
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to engage team members and assist in delivering the change agenda
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Evidence of communication and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Clear understanding of governance processes
- IT skills appropriate to post
- Ability to assess and manage risk appropriately
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Children's Nursing Diploma or Pre registration Children's Nursing Degree
Desirable
- Educated to Masters Degree
Professional Registration
Essential
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience at band 6
- Specialist Community practitioner qualification (or evidence of significant post registration experience in a community setting)
- V300 Independent Nurse prescribing qualification or evidence of working towards / willingness to work towards
- Evidence of Continued professional development relevant to the post, including mentoring of students
- Experience of working with children & young people in a community setting
- Evidence of clinical knowledge and relevant experience in managing care for children & young with both acute and chronic illnesses
- Evidence of working with children and young people with complex health needs and learning disabilities
Desirable
- Knowledge of continuing health care processes
- Experience of transitioning young people to adult services
- Experience of providing end of life care
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Variety of clinical skills relevant to the post e.g. Tracheostomy, Ventilation, enteral feeding, complex seizure management (list not exhaustive)
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to engage team members and assist in delivering the change agenda
- Experience of managing own caseload
- Evidence of communication and collaborative working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Clear understanding of governance processes
- IT skills appropriate to post
- Ability to assess and manage risk appropriately
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
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.
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.
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).