Job summary Are you a qualified paediatric nurse with hospital and community experience working with children and young people? Are you looking towards a change of direction in the development of your career? Building on our current success we are developing our Childrens Continuing Care team. An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit to this new post, and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic paediatric nurse to join us. The successful candidate will have specialist paediatric clinical knowledge and experience, will be an effective communicator, have an ability to develop effective assessment skills; will be an effective leader and manager, will be resilient and able to work autonomously but also work as a valued member of a team. Good knowledge of safeguarding and multi- agency working is required. This exciting new post is a community-based post with the post holder expected to travel throughout Gloucestershire. Occasional out of County travel may also be required. Professional curiosity is key in this specialty and in return we can offer, protected time for training, mentorship, and supervision, and enable the successful candidate to become knowledgeable about the Childrens Continuing Care framework. Main duties of the job We welcome applications from those who have: Team management skills and experience and used to supporting colleagues undertaking clinical assessments. Experience of working collaboratively in a multi-agency arena is essential, as close collaboration takes place within community and acute services as well as education and social care If you are hardworking, innovative, have a sense of humour and committed to making a difference to the lives of children and young people, then we very much look forward to hearing from you. Key Working Relationships Required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Participate in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services, and initiatives which may be highly complex, sensitive, political, and contain contentious information with the aim of providing information and analytical advice to the teams. Work with members of the team to develop and implement project data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data Communicate information, risks, issues and dependencies, including briefings and reports to Project teams, sponsors and a range of internal and external staff. About us Our NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (NHS Gloucestershire) is responsible for planning and buying services to meet the health needs of local people. It also brings partners together to ensure the counties NHS provides the best possible care. Alongside our communities, we want to improve health, improve access to high quality care and support when needed and make Gloucestershire a better place for the future. NHS Gloucestershire ICB had the best staff survey result in 2023 for proportion of staff who would recommend it as a place to work. More information about our organisation can be found here: NHS Gloucestershire ICB (nhsglos.nhs.uk) Date posted 10 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9843-ICB-6026HB Job locations Gloucestershire County Council Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2TG Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary Undertake individual Children's Continuing Care Assessments in line with the National Framework (2016) Case Management. Undertake verification of completed Assessments undertaken by the team. Support, encourage and develop the skills of the wider team. Work with providers of health care in the home / school as required. Chair meetings as required requested. Present assessments at a wide range of meetings and panels. Support CCC eligible individuals and or their representatives. Support the development and review of CCC PHBs in line with the CCC National Framework (2016). Inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of Packages of Care and PHBs by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management both within the wider CCC Team and beyond. Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects including contributing to policies, procedures, pathways and CCC local and National frameworks. Support in the strategic development and oversight of local transition planning processes and planning meetings. Undertaking CCC assessments and care planning to ensure smooth transition to adult services. Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary Undertake individual Children's Continuing Care Assessments in line with the National Framework (2016) Case Management. Undertake verification of completed Assessments undertaken by the team. Support, encourage and develop the skills of the wider team. Work with providers of health care in the home / school as required. Chair meetings as required requested. Present assessments at a wide range of meetings and panels. Support CCC eligible individuals and or their representatives. Support the development and review of CCC PHBs in line with the CCC National Framework (2016). Inform the targeting of resources, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of Packages of Care and PHBs by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications and stakeholder management both within the wider CCC Team and beyond. Ensure accurate and open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions and projects including contributing to policies, procedures, pathways and CCC local and National frameworks. Support in the strategic development and oversight of local transition planning processes and planning meetings. Undertaking CCC assessments and care planning to ensure smooth transition to adult services. Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Current NMC Registration in Children's Nursing. Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes. Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Experience in communications and stakeholder management. Desirable Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Workforce development knowledge and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Desirable Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action. Management Skills Essential Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Communication skills Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Desirable Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Planning Skills Desirable Skills for project management. Previous experience in project management and planning. Physical Skills Essential Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Current NMC Registration in Children's Nursing. Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management or supporting change management processes. Experience and understanding of evaluating and measuring the performance of health services. Experience in communications and stakeholder management. Desirable Comprehensive knowledge of project management and/or health information systems development. Workforce development knowledge and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project ECDL. Previous experience in similar role in public sector. A good understanding of the health and social care environment and roles and responsibilities within it. Analytical Essential Ability to analyse and interpret information, pre-empt and evaluate issues, and recommend and appropriate course of action to address the issues. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Strategic thinking ability to anticipate. Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis. Independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem-solving and analytical skills. Desirable Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where they may be a number of courses of action. Management Skills Essential Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Skills for managing projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Communication skills Essential Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Skills for communication on complex matters and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence. Skills for nurturing key relationships and maintaining networks. Desirable Evidence of success in efficient and effective project and programme management. Planning Skills Desirable Skills for project management. Previous experience in project management and planning. Physical Skills Essential Skills for manipulating information. Intermediate keyboard skills. 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). Employer details Employer name NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board Address Gloucestershire County Council Westgate Street Gloucester GL1 2TG Employer's website https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)