Job summary
The CCN service currently has a vacancy for a Band 6 member of staff based at Risca Health Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual at time of significant change. Training, education and mentoring support will be given.
The post holder would be required to:
- Provide leadership, professional advice and care for the Children within CCNS
- Close liaison work with the acute paediatric team / CEAU to support early discharge home, prevention of admission and service development within the context of Clinical care.
- Continue to develop and enhance the clinic services offered within CCN service whilst supporting the wider CCNS teams.
- Clinical support within the special needs schools / clinics.
- Involvement with the continuing care aspect of the CCNS
- Work in partnership with a variety of multi-disciplinary agencies to provide skilled nursing care to children and young people in a variety of community settings.
- Training and education of staff at all levels
- Support and assess the HCSW with delegated responsibilities
Substantial paediatric experience is required, and previous experience working with children with acute and complex healthcare needs, mentorship qualification is preferred.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Support and assist the Team Manager to operationally manage, provide leadership, professional advice and care for the Community Children's Service in the designated Team/s. The post holder will have responsibility for management of a designated caseload delegating responsibilities and tasks as required. They will undertake specialist nursing assessments and deliver care for children with complex needs in relation to continuing care, ensuring the process is followed.
The post holder will be working in partnership with the appropriate multi-disciplinary agencies to provide skilled nursing care to children and young people in the community and to support the wider aims of admission avoidance and early discharge with clinical care supporting the strategic direction of ABUHB
The post holder will be Team specific but will be expected to move Teams according to service needs and facilitate integration with the hospital environment.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- RSCN/Child Branch
- Evidence of continued professional development BSc/equivalent in Paediatric Community studies.
- Evidence of further academic studies relevant to Community Children's care
- Mentorship
Desirable
- PGCE or Teaching & Assessing module.
- BSc or equivalent in Paediatric Community studies
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant proven paediatric community experience
- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Evidence of the ability to work in partnership with other agencies and Families
- Proven ability to organise a caseload
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Application of Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Knowledge across the range of Community Children's Nursing and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experiences
- Leadership skills and the ability to respond to change
- Motivate staff and be able to contribute to the development of others
- Ability to assess risk in order to ensure safety of staff and working environment
PROFESSIONAL
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and to tight time scales when required.
- Meet ABUHB Values and Beliefs Framework
- Adaptable/flexible/ prioritise workload
- Ability to challenge, work on own initiative and a can do attitude.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- RSCN/Child Branch
- Evidence of continued professional development BSc/equivalent in Paediatric Community studies.
- Evidence of further academic studies relevant to Community Children's care
- Mentorship
Desirable
- PGCE or Teaching & Assessing module.
- BSc or equivalent in Paediatric Community studies
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant proven paediatric community experience
- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Evidence of the ability to work in partnership with other agencies and Families
- Proven ability to organise a caseload
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Application of Knowledge of Safeguarding
- Knowledge across the range of Community Children's Nursing and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experiences
- Leadership skills and the ability to respond to change
- Motivate staff and be able to contribute to the development of others
- Ability to assess risk in order to ensure safety of staff and working environment
PROFESSIONAL
Essential
- Able to work under pressure and to tight time scales when required.
- Meet ABUHB Values and Beliefs Framework
- Adaptable/flexible/ prioritise workload
- Ability to challenge, work on own initiative and a can do attitude.
- Computer literate.
Desirable
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).
