Job summary The team require an experienced Children's Nurse to join the Children's Community Nursing team in the Dudley Borough. Hours- 22.5 hours per week Based at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre. The nurse will support children with complex health needs and children with long term health conditions that require nursing interventions. The nurse works closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Special Schools. Home visits and community visits will be carried out. The role includes teaching/training parents and school staff to ensure the health needs of the children are met, this may involve epilepsy management, enteral feeding and tracheostomy care. The nurse will require the experience and ability to manage emergency health situations ensuring the safety of the child and others in the absence of the band 6 We require an experienced Registered Children's Nurse with recent experience of working with children with complex health needs. Previous community nursing experience would be desirable. The nurses are expected to provide cover for all the other nurses in the team when the need arises. We welcome you to contact us prior to interview to discuss this post further Nicki Davies or Caroline Hough on -01884 324521 Please note - Previous applicants to the Children's Community Team or Special School Nursing team need not apply Main duties of the job To work within the Children's Community nursing team to provide clinical nursing care to children and young children in the community. This will involve supporting families and carer with a range of clinical needs for their children. The team support children with enteral feeding devices and feeding; children with complex health needs including oxygen/suction and at times tracheostomies and ventilators. The team are involved with a wider multiagency team and will communicate with others to ensure the support is available About us Black country healthcare NHS Foundation trust provides community healthcare services for children young people and families in Dudley. The trust is also the lead provider for mental health learning disabilities and autism across the Black country Date posted 06 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 285-6021-CYPF Job locations Brierley Hill Health and social Care Centre Brierley Hill DY5 1RU Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate continual evaluation of clinical practice and recommend changes Provide and maintain a high standard of skilled nursing care /skills for children with additional health needs. This will include- Taking bloods, repassing nasogastric tubes and gastrostomies, recording oxygen saturations, proving and giving rescue medication, providing suction, tracheostomy care, injections, dressings, pressure area care and assessments Assist in the completion of detailed holistic assessments of children and families, while giving consideration to cultural differences. Clinically assess children in homes/schools as appropaite and provide support/information and the necessary advice or care to maintain the safety of the child. This may at times envolve escalating and calling ambulances Assist in the completion of Education and Health Care Plans enuring that the changing needs of individual children and families are identified and that adjustments are made to the childs care plan. To establish or maintain relationships with the child and family where relevant Encourage children and families to participate in their care by providing training and support on a range of clinical procedures to meet the health needs of the child within scope of expertise Provide training and support to other areas of the community i.e school and nursery staff Completing accurate and timely recordings of involvement with the child and family and reporting any changes affecting the child and family appropriately. Undertake specific clinical tasks and skills for which the nurse has received training and is deemed competent in all clinical settings Working in conjunction with other agencies, ensure the appropriate planning for the transition of care takes place in a timely fashion and meets the on going needs of the child/young person and family. Develop and maintain effective communication networks with professionals from other agencies and voluntary groups. To support in the development of integrated care pathways Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate continual evaluation of clinical practice and recommend changes Provide and maintain a high standard of skilled nursing care /skills for children with additional health needs. This will include- Taking bloods, repassing nasogastric tubes and gastrostomies, recording oxygen saturations, proving and giving rescue medication, providing suction, tracheostomy care, injections, dressings, pressure area care and assessments Assist in the completion of detailed holistic assessments of children and families, while giving consideration to cultural differences. Clinically assess children in homes/schools as appropaite and provide support/information and the necessary advice or care to maintain the safety of the child. This may at times envolve escalating and calling ambulances Assist in the completion of Education and Health Care Plans enuring that the changing needs of individual children and families are identified and that adjustments are made to the childs care plan. To establish or maintain relationships with the child and family where relevant Encourage children and families to participate in their care by providing training and support on a range of clinical procedures to meet the health needs of the child within scope of expertise Provide training and support to other areas of the community i.e school and nursery staff Completing accurate and timely recordings of involvement with the child and family and reporting any changes affecting the child and family appropriately. Undertake specific clinical tasks and skills for which the nurse has received training and is deemed competent in all clinical settings Working in conjunction with other agencies, ensure the appropriate planning for the transition of care takes place in a timely fashion and meets the on going needs of the child/young person and family. Develop and maintain effective communication networks with professionals from other agencies and voluntary groups. To support in the development of integrated care pathways Person Specification Qualifications Essential Childrens Nursing degree substantial experience Desirable community experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Childrens Nursing degree substantial experience Desirable community experience 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). 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. 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). 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 Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Brierley Hill Health and social Care Centre Brierley Hill DY5 1RU Employer's website https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)