Job summary Are you equipped with solid clinical knowledge and the experience required to manage critically ill children and young people? Are you driven by a desire to deliver outstanding evidence-based nursing care to assist children, young people, and their families? This varied and fulfilling position is ideal for an experienced paediatric nurse with an acute care background who is seeking a transition to a community setting while still applying their specialised clinical skills. Our service is evolving quickly, aiming to broaden our ambulatory care options and enhance the role of our independent nurse practitioners. Our 'Hospital at Home' service offers hospital-standard care to children in the community suffering from acute illnesses, thus preventing hospital admissions and facilitating earlier discharges. Delivered by a dedicated and proficient team of paediatric nurses, in collaboration with acute care providers, our service supports children, young people, and their families in managing their illnesses within the comfort of their homes. Main duties of the job To work as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for facilitating early discharge, reduce length of stay and prevent hospital admissions To provide high quality, specialist nursing care to children in their own homes To provide continuing responsibility for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients. To work collaboratively with other local health care professionals/providers to maintain high quality care and promote practice that is family centred. To continue to develop and maintain close links between Community and Hospital based services. To be responsible for providing support to junior members and students, by developing their skills and providing mentorship through their practice placements. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 197-RF6580 Job locations Kaleidoscope Children's Centre 32 Rushey Green Catford SE6 4JD Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To initiate appropriate work, accepting referrals and be able to work autonomously with the child and family in the community setting. To regularly attend and liaise with acute hospital colleagues to enable timely and safe discharge from hospital and appropriate follow-up in the community setting eg care of children with viral wheeze needing nebulisers and observation at home, fluid challenges for children with diarrhoea and vomiting To collect and analyse daily reports from Paediatric Accident and Emergency (A&E)and follow up any children who need further support in the home setting To establish contacts with GPs who regularly send children to A&E and promote the service offered in the community Recognise and monitor acute exacerbations of illness and initiate appropriate nursing interventions. To provide a holistic, autonomous and clinical nursing service using evidence based practice. To carry out initial assessments/home visits and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for all patients for whom he/she has continuing responsibility. Act in partnership with the child and family when assessing a childs needs and planning. To provide advice contributing to the well-being of the patient and participate in health promotion. (eg burns advice) To ensure medical needs and instructions are carried out in accordance with nursing and midwifery council guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping (RIO system used for client records). To create reports for specific formal meetings such as child protection case conferences. Ensure confidentiality of information is adhered to at all times. To carry out specialist procedures in the community settings eg administration of intravenous antibiotics care of central venous access devices and changing of naso-gastric tubes To use clinical judgement and expertise in assessing and implementing change during clinical visits eg assessment of respiratory condition and management of any changes To use clinical knowledge and expertise in deciding appropriate administration of drugs, route to be administered and dose of the drug, within a set of defined parameters prescribed by medical colleagues e.g. inhalers To use clinical knowledge To teach, support and guide patients and those with parental responsibility in relative nursing procedures and to help them carry out effective nursing care. To be familiar with practices regarding the management of hazardous/biological substances and follow trust policies regarding their disposal. Research Facilitate a high quality, cost effective service through undertaking research, surveys, audits in connection with own work. Utilise research findings to develop new ways of working and disseminate relevant information to staff. To assist the lead nurse and team leaders with updating or writing new care plans, policies, guidelines and competencies. Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans. Work force To manage client caseload and have the ability to work autonomously. Act as a professional role model and mentor at all times. Financial To demonstrate accountability in the use and management of all resources including financial. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To initiate appropriate work, accepting referrals and be able to work autonomously with the child and family in the community setting. To regularly attend and liaise with acute hospital colleagues to enable timely and safe discharge from hospital and appropriate follow-up in the community setting eg care of children with viral wheeze needing nebulisers and observation at home, fluid challenges for children with diarrhoea and vomiting To collect and analyse daily reports from Paediatric Accident and Emergency (A&E)and follow up any children who need further support in the home setting To establish contacts with GPs who regularly send children to A&E and promote the service offered in the community Recognise and monitor acute exacerbations of illness and initiate appropriate nursing interventions. To provide a holistic, autonomous and clinical nursing service using evidence based practice. To carry out initial assessments/home visits and plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for all patients for whom he/she has continuing responsibility. Act in partnership with the child and family when assessing a childs needs and planning. To provide advice contributing to the well-being of the patient and participate in health promotion. (eg burns advice) To ensure medical needs and instructions are carried out in accordance with nursing and midwifery council guidelines and ensure accurate record keeping (RIO system used for client records). To create reports for specific formal meetings such as child protection case conferences. Ensure confidentiality of information is adhered to at all times. To carry out specialist procedures in the community settings eg administration of intravenous antibiotics care of central venous access devices and changing of naso-gastric tubes To use clinical judgement and expertise in assessing and implementing change during clinical visits eg assessment of respiratory condition and management of any changes To use clinical knowledge and expertise in deciding appropriate administration of drugs, route to be administered and dose of the drug, within a set of defined parameters prescribed by medical colleagues e.g. inhalers To use clinical knowledge To teach, support and guide patients and those with parental responsibility in relative nursing procedures and to help them carry out effective nursing care. To be familiar with practices regarding the management of hazardous/biological substances and follow trust policies regarding their disposal. Research Facilitate a high quality, cost effective service through undertaking research, surveys, audits in connection with own work. Utilise research findings to develop new ways of working and disseminate relevant information to staff. To assist the lead nurse and team leaders with updating or writing new care plans, policies, guidelines and competencies. Set, monitor and review standards of care on a regular basis and initiate corrective action plans. Work force To manage client caseload and have the ability to work autonomously. Act as a professional role model and mentor at all times. Financial To demonstrate accountability in the use and management of all resources including financial. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential RSCN/RN Child diploma level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience within the field of Children's nursing Desirable Community Specialist Practitioner Units of study and Practice within a Community Children's Nursing Team or working towards a degree with relevant community related modules. Experience Essential Broad experience of nursing sick children in the hospital/community setting Demonstrate a sound knowledge of paediatrics in the community Demonstrate a good knowledge of recent developments in paediatric care Good understanding of Safeguarding issues and policy framework Understanding of audit process and research methodologies Desirable Experience in Teaching Previous experience of research/audit/be nchmarking Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential RSCN/RN Child diploma level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience within the field of Children's nursing Desirable Community Specialist Practitioner Units of study and Practice within a Community Children's Nursing Team or working towards a degree with relevant community related modules. Experience Essential Broad experience of nursing sick children in the hospital/community setting Demonstrate a sound knowledge of paediatrics in the community Demonstrate a good knowledge of recent developments in paediatric care Good understanding of Safeguarding issues and policy framework Understanding of audit process and research methodologies Desirable Experience in Teaching Previous experience of research/audit/be nchmarking 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 Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address Kaleidoscope Children's Centre 32 Rushey Green Catford SE6 4JD Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)