Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.
We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Advanced Neurodevelopmental Nurse on a permanent basis to join our caring and progressive team in Gravesend.
You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Gravesend. Gravesend is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.
Main duties of the job
* To facilitate the assessment and management of children and young people referred for assessment: ensuring the quality of care provision using Trust policies and guidelines and care pathways.
* To support diagnostic assessments undertaken by medical staff.
* To assess for clinical prioritisation and create robust plans of care.
* To regularly evaluate the service provided for children/young people whose lives are affected by neuro-developmental disorders, advising of changes to the delivery of care if they are needed.
* To provide support, education and advice to children with neuro-developmental disorders and their families, carers, health and education and other agencies, CAMHS, Social Services and other professionals.
* To provide an integrated service working closely with the paediatricians and other neuro-developmental nurses and liaising with CAMHS in selected cases.
* To improve understanding, knowledge and management of neurodevelopmental conditions.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualification
* Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RN, RCN)/ SCPHN Qualification or equivalent experience.
* Community Nursing qualification. Masters level qualifications or equivalent experience. Non-Medical Prescriber.
Experience
* Significant experience as a Band 6 nurse level in paediatrics or children's services. A sound understanding of young people and difficulties that they can experience. Confident in working with young people and their parent/guardian.
* Community Paediatric background. Specialist nursing background in developmental needs e.g. specialist schools.
Management of self
* Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior practitioner. Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.
* Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible and adaptable.
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.
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
£46,148 to £52,809 a year, per annum pro rata.
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