Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join the Children & Young People's Continuing Care Team.
We are a growing team within CCICP looking after children with complex needs. The children are referred into our team for support at home/ schools or respite centres.
We put in trained carers to support the family and child.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Continuing Care Team is dedicated to supporting children and young people with complex medical needs. We provide high quality care to children and young people within South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
Nurse Associates provide skilled care to support these families, which is often a 1:1 with the child; the hours for this post are to cover night shifts, and days shifts including weekdays and weekends, in the home and in other community settings.
- Are you a Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree
- Are you passionate about providing high quality, flexible care for children and families to support them to manage their day to day lives?
- Would you like to learn new clinical care skills including tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejenostomy care, Oxygen therapy and more?
- Do you have good communication skills, are reliable and are flexible as working hours may vary on a week-to-week basis.
You will be offered bespoke competency based training as well as NHS mandatory training relevant to your role. Support will be provided by registered nurses and experienced Health Care Assistants so that you gain the knowledge and skills required to care for these children.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the implementation of care as directed by a Primary Care Registered Nurse, reporting back to them as agreed. They will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.
To work in conjunction with the family, teachers, other carers, and other health care professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the Childs care, wherever it is needed, and working without direct supervision.
Develop and maintain clinical competence and skills by undertaking a competency based training programme, with assessment and re-assessment at regular intervals.
To promote health, comfort, dignity, privacy and a quality of life whilst supporting and promoting the child and families rights.
To work within the complex/continuing care framework and protocols providing and maintaining a high standard of care to Patients/Carers as delegated
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for the implementation of care as directed by a Primary Care Registered Nurse, reporting back to them as agreed. They will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.
To work in conjunction with the family, teachers, other carers, and other health care professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the Childs care, wherever it is needed, and working without direct supervision.
Develop and maintain clinical competence and skills by undertaking a competency based training programme, with assessment and re-assessment at regular intervals.
To promote health, comfort, dignity, privacy and a quality of life whilst supporting and promoting the child and families rights.
To work within the complex/continuing care framework and protocols providing and maintaining a high standard of care to Patients/Carers as delegated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant practitioner qualification
- Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent].
- Be willing to undertake competency based training with annual updates as a minimum.
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to work in health care and education environment with complex care needs children
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide nursing care sensitively, taking into account the client's culture, beliefs and wishes.
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Working within a community setting
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to safeguarding adults and children
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to team working
Desirable
- Able to think creatively and prioritise in a busy environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant practitioner qualification
- Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent].
- Be willing to undertake competency based training with annual updates as a minimum.
Experience
Essential
- Willingness to work in health care and education environment with complex care needs children
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide nursing care sensitively, taking into account the client's culture, beliefs and wishes.
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
- Working within a community setting
- Competent IT skills
- Knowledge of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to safeguarding adults and children
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to team working
Desirable
- Able to think creatively and prioritise in a busy environment
- Excellent interpersonal 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).
