The closing date is 12 February 2025
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience Per annum
Are you a Band 5 Nurse ready for an exciting new chapter? If you’re passionate about making a tangible impact alongside remarkable people in a ‘great’ workplace, we want to hear from you.
Join our Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Oldham on an 8 -month fixed-term contract to cover band 5 back fill . This is your chance to be part of a dynamic team responsible for providing essential care closer to home for babies, children, and young people facing various health challenges–from short-term illnesses to chronic conditions and even end-of-life care.
As a valued member of our team, you will collaborate with local partners, including community, acute, and tertiary care providers, as well as local authorities and volunteer organisations. You’ll be instrumental in delivering holistic, family-centered care, making a difference in the lives of those we serve.
Don’t worry if you’re new to community nursing; we are eager to support your development and growth. Located at the Integrated Care Centre in Oldham, you’ll experience a welcoming environment brimming with learning opportunities.
If you’re ready to embrace a rewarding challenge and build lasting relationships while caring for children in need, come join us and be part of something extraordinary.
Main duties of the job
Join us in delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to children in the comfort of their own homes and community settings! As part of our dedicated team, you will partner with parents and caregivers to provide tailored support for every child’s unique needs.
In this dynamic role, you’ll monitor and recognize acute illness exacerbations, initiate critical nursing interventions, and collaborate closely with senior clinicians for optimal care. Your expertise will help shape individualized care programs through ongoing assessment and evaluation, ensuring effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll empower children on their journey to self-care, guiding them toward healthier lifestyles while educating parents and caregivers about health promotion and specific clinical needs.
Additionally, you’ll connect community services with children’s inpatient units, facilitating smooth transitions and safe discharges. Your responsibilities will extend to community clinics, outpatient appointments, discharge planning meetings, and safeguarding discussions, ensuring vital information flows seamlessly among all parties.
Throughout your work, you’ll maintain accurate, confidential records and embrace technological advancements that enhance care delivery. Join us in fostering independence and nurturing health, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community!
Registered Qualification
Essential
- RN (Child) or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Children’s Nursing Degree or equivalent Nursing Diploma
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of child protection / safeguarding children policies and process
- Evidence of clinical knowledge and relevant experience in caring for children with acute and chronic illnesses (pre registration experience is suitable)
- Able to develop and maintain effective communications with key stakeholders including parents / carers
- Evidence of collaborative working across organisational boundaries
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of working with children and young people in the community
- Evidence of post registration experience
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the service
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).