Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join an established Children in Care Nursing team has arisen for a 2 fixed term posts to cover maternity leave (1 x 37.5 hours per week for 12 months and 1 x 22.5 hours for 6 months).Although the service operates Monday to Friday, covering core hours of 9-5, there is a requirement to show flexibility to meet service needs and the needs of children and young people.
We are looking for committed and creative individual to be part of the team taking the next steps in improving health outcomes for our Children in Care.
This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy has 2 positions and is advertised on a fixed term basis 1 x 6 months / 1 x 12 months, as it is to provide cover for a substantive employee(s) on maternity leave. Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
2 x Fixed terms 1 x 37.5 hours for 12 months with an end date of July 26 and 1 x 22.5 hours for 6 months with an end date of September 25
There is a possibility that the Fixed Term may become Permanent
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a motivated practitioner, with initiative and drive, and up to date knowledge of the Children in Care health agenda. You will work as part of a team delivering statutory health assessments and health interventions for a defined caseload. You will need to have a broad understanding of children and young people's health issues. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate flexibility and creative thinking in respect of service delivery.
Knowledge of recent documents and strategies driving the development of services for Children in Care is essential as well as understanding the principles of safeguarding children and young people.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are required with a commitment to team working as well as being able to demonstrate working using own initiative. You will work closely with GPs, community paediatricians, children and young people and their families, our partner agencies and Commissioners to deliver a quality service.
An Enhanced DBS with checks against the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists will be obtained during pre-employment checks. Applicants will be required to see children and families face to face within a community setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are required with a commitment to team working as well as being able to demonstrate working using own initiative. You will work closely with GPs, community paediatricians, children and young people and their families, our partner agencies and Commissioners to deliver a quality service.
An Enhanced DBS with checks against the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists will be obtained during pre-employment checks. Applicants will be required to see children and families face to face within a community setting.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RN (RSCN/ SCPHN-SN/SCPHN-HV)
- Degree in health-related subject or equivalent significant experience
Desirable
- Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
- Health Visitor/School Nurse
- Community prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community environment
- Experience of working with Children and Young People
- Able to work autonomously
- Experience of caseload management
- Understands the needs of Children in Care
Desirable
- Experience of working with Children in Care
- Experience of Statutory processes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection
- Assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans
- Good time management/ organisational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of statutory guidance for Children in Care and national policies relating to children
- Understanding of the management of change
- Knowledge of Adverse Childhood experiences and the impact
- Knowledge of complex Safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Immuniser
- Sexual health qualification or willing to undergo sexual health training
- Knowledge of SEND
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental issues and the prevalence among Children in Care
- Knowledge of substance misuse/emotional health issues affecting Children in Care
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e., with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to travel independently, locally and occasionally regionally
- Able to make multiple site visits daily transporting required equipment
- Self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level RN (RSCN/ SCPHN-SN/SCPHN-HV)
- Degree in health-related subject or equivalent significant experience
Desirable
- Mentorship in Practice or equivalent
- Health Visitor/School Nurse
- Community prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a community environment
- Experience of working with Children and Young People
- Able to work autonomously
- Experience of caseload management
- Understands the needs of Children in Care
Desirable
- Experience of working with Children in Care
- Experience of Statutory processes
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills, to include record keeping, report writing, data collection
- Assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans
- Good time management/ organisational skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of statutory guidance for Children in Care and national policies relating to children
- Understanding of the management of change
- Knowledge of Adverse Childhood experiences and the impact
- Knowledge of complex Safeguarding issues
Desirable
- Immuniser
- Sexual health qualification or willing to undergo sexual health training
- Knowledge of SEND
- Knowledge of neurodevelopmental issues and the prevalence among Children in Care
- Knowledge of substance misuse/emotional health issues affecting Children in Care
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e., with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Ability to travel independently, locally and occasionally regionally
- Able to make multiple site visits daily transporting required equipment
- Self-motivated
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Claire House
Phoenix Way, Lower Ince
Wigan
WN3 4NW
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
