Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Brent Children's Community Nursing Team as a Bladder and Bowel Care Specialist Nursery Nurse with additional responsibility for administration tasks for the service
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic full time Band 4 Nursery Nurse.
This post offers a great opportunity for an experienced Nursery Nurse to further develop their skills within the community setting
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Brent Children's Community Nursing Team, taking overall responsibility to provide education and training to early years settings, schools and carers. (Family Wellbeing Centres, Pre-Schools, Nurseries) and to provide support to children and young people who are experiencing issues with their bladder and/or bowel.
The post holder is required to work closely within a multi-disciplinary setting. The Brent Children's Continence Service will run clinics 9-5pm, Mon - Saturday
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 Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
- Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
- Experience of working as a team member and on own
Desirable
- Experience of leading group work
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
- IT skills including Word, Excel
- Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately
- Knowledge of safeguarding children
- Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
- Able to make and record observations of children's behaviour and development
- Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
Desirable
- Basic understanding of community health care services
- Presentation skills
- Teaching skills (children, parents)
Key Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
- Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- N.N.E.B./ BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting
- Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years
- Experience of working as a team member and on own
Desirable
- Experience of leading group work
- Experience of working in the NHS
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
- IT skills including Word, Excel
- Ability to assess a situation, identifying any risk or potential problem and act appropriately
- Knowledge of safeguarding children
- Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
- Able to make and record observations of children's behaviour and development
- Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice
- Maintains high level of confidentiality
Desirable
- Basic understanding of community health care services
- Presentation skills
- Teaching skills (children, parents)
Key Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to travel across Borough using any method of transport.
- Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role
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.
