Job summary
The Barnet Children's Continuing Care Team is a small, friendly, dedicated team of nurses who oversee and case manage the processes of delivering Continuing Health Care required for children and young people in Barnet with complex health needs. The children and young people eligible for Continuing Health Care are identified in accordance with the National Framework for Children and Young People's Continuing Care 2016.
Our children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do. The post holder will work within the team and with partner agencies across Barnet to ensure that commissioned packages of care is of high quality, safely delivered and based on individualised needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Barnet Children's Continuing Care Team and, in a role, ideally positioned to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with complex health needs. The team is committed to developing its staff and opportunities are available to enhance your professional development.
If you are currently a Band 5 NMC registered nurse who wants to take the next step in your career, but feel you don't quite meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat, we are willing to explore developmental posts for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic to work with children and young people in a community setting.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any of the following: RGN, RSCN, RN (Child) RN (LD) NMC Registration Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience
- Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals
- Experience of teaching/supporting families with their care package
Desirable
- Case management
- Experience of working in culturally diverse communities
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise in nursing assessment / clinical skills
- Ability to work independently Time management and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work within a team
- Competent I.T. skills, using wide range of data base systems
- Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
- Knowledge of Personal Development
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
- Knowledge of purpose and value of Clinical Supervision
- Planning Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
Desirable
- Knowledge of Children & YP Continuing Care Framework
- Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Key Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable, flexible, approachable
- Personal and professional development
- Being able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Any of the following: RGN, RSCN, RN (Child) RN (LD) NMC Registration Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant nursing experience
- Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals
- Experience of teaching/supporting families with their care package
Desirable
- Case management
- Experience of working in culturally diverse communities
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Expertise in nursing assessment / clinical skills
- Ability to work independently Time management and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work within a team
- Competent I.T. skills, using wide range of data base systems
- Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
- Knowledge of Personal Development
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
- Knowledge of purpose and value of Clinical Supervision
- Planning Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
Desirable
- Knowledge of Children & YP Continuing Care Framework
- Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Key Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable, flexible, approachable
- Personal and professional development
- Being able to work autonomously
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
