Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 nurse to join the Brent Children's Community Nursing Team. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic full or part-time qualified Nurse.
The post holder will work as part of the Brent Children's Community Nursing Team and will be required to work closely within a multi-disciplinary setting. Intravenous competency with central lines would be an advantage.
This post offers a great opportunity for a Paediatric Nurse to further develop nursing skills within the community setting.
The organisation is supportive of training needs and there is an excellent training an education programme. You will also receive regular safeguarding supervision, clinical supervision and will have support from the Team Lead.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the assessment, planning and provision of skilled nursing care in negotiation with the child and family, in conjunction with the Children's Community Team Leads
To provide skilled, effective, evidenced based nursing care for children with complex care needs including technology dependent such as tracheostomy care and central venous access.
To provide skilled, effective, evidenced based nursing care for children with a variety of nursing needs, such as enteral feeding, and intra-venous antibiotic administration.
To work in a collaborative manner with other agencies to ensure a seamless delivery of care to families
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Children's Nursing in an acute or community setting
- Experience of working with students
- Experience of working with multi-professional team
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and revalidation
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
- Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care
- Basic knowledge of SEND legislation
- IT skills in Excel, Microsoft
Desirable
- Some knowledge of community
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
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
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RGN / RSCN / RN(Child)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Children's Nursing in an acute or community setting
- Experience of working with students
- Experience of working with multi-professional team
Desirable
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of knowledge of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and revalidation
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
- Knowledge of the purpose and value of Clinical Supervision and support of staff
- Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
- Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care
- Basic knowledge of SEND legislation
- IT skills in Excel, Microsoft
Desirable
- Some knowledge of community
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with or without adaptations
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).
