Exciting Opportunity for Band 5 Children's Nurses!
Are you a Band 5 nurse seeking a new challenge in a vibrant and supportive workplace? Do you want to be part of a remarkable team that makes a difference in the lives of children every day? If so, we want YOU to join our Children's Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Oldham!
We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and compassionate Band 5 Nurses who are excited about making an impact in community healthcare. Experience in community nursing is not essential; what matters most is your passion for caring for children and your eagerness to learn!
Join our dedicated team, where you'll be supported in your growth and development, working alongside incredible colleagues who share your commitment to excellence. Together, we'll enhance the health and well-being of the children in our community.
If you are ready to embrace this opportunity and take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you! Discover a rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and the chance to make a lasting difference.
Main duties of the job
In this vital role, you will deliver high-quality, skilled nursing care while supporting young patients in their homes and community settings. Your responsibilities will include conducting holistic assessments and developing tailored care programs to meet each child's unique needs. You'll be the vital link between community, primary, secondary, and tertiary care, ensuring that every child receives seamless support.
You'll manage your own caseload with guidance from a senior team member, empowering you to work independently and develop your skills. Regular clinical supervision will be provided to ensure you're supported every step of the way.
If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to the health and well-being of children, we want to hear from you! Join us and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to creating positive outcomes for families in our community.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us, you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities, please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled in a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfill the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: NMC Guide.
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
Person Specification
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 processes
* 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 organizational 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
Employer Details
Employer Name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Integrated Care Centre
New Radcliffe Street
Oldham
OL1 1NL
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