Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Children's Staff Nurse to develop leadership skills within Squirrels Residential Respite Unit. This is a fixed term 12 month post. You must be a Childrens Nurse with recent experience of working with children and young people and/or with children's respite services (within the last 12 months). Main duties of the job To work as an autonomous practitioner leading within the Children's short breaks service to provide clinical intervention, leadership, and support to children, young people and their families who have complex health needs. About us Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title. Find out more about working for our organisation here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 839-6760068-PG Job locations Squirrels 5 Mill close Aylsham NR11 6LZ Job description Job responsibilities Manage a clinical caseload and provide support and oversee junior staff who are associated with a caseload Provide direction and leadership to junior staff including but not limited to management supervision and clinical oversight. Assist junior staff to prioritise, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with Trust policies, procedure protocols and guidelines, while adhering to these yourself. To complete a holistic assessment of the CYP identifying their nursing needs. To develop implement and evaluate appropriate care plans and comprehensive packages of care. To provide quality care to children in partnership with families and carers as commissioned and described within the service specifications. To deliver direct patient care to meet the physical and emotional needs of the child / young person, taking account of specialised (enteral) feeding, respiratory (tracheostomy, ventilator), manual handling and medication regimes (sub-cutaneous infusions, Intravenous). To take all possible steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children and staff To support the service with managing emergency admissions, discharges and reallocation of staff and patients To carry out all relevant aspects of care adhering to NCH&C Trust Policy/procedure and Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines To undertake risk assessments and complete Datix reporting as required. To communicate effectively with child, parents/ carers and the wider multi-agency staff regarding the childs wellbeing needs to ensure continuity of care. To offer advice, guidance and reassurance to families as needed To attend, contribute and chair team meetings, attend Trust meetings, training sessions and courses as required. To act as a specialist support, educator and resource to all other relevant professionals To provide, implement and regularly assess the teaching of specific nursing techniques, including invasive procedures to identified staff/professionals/parents/carers/student nurses/apprentices in a variety of settings. To work proactively to contribute to the EHCP process To actively engage in the development of protocols and guidelines and care pathways for the management of children with complex and/or acute health needs. Promote and develop the use of current evidence to inform the delivery; and promote the development of clinically effective and safe care. Provide initial triage and assessment for new referrals to the service, delegating to appropriate others as required. Lead and develop effective discharge from hospital to home or respite setting, carrying out risk assessments in line with continuous care assessment to ensure seamless transition to home or into a respite setting. Plan and allocate work in order of priority and delegate to colleagues and direct reports, to skills and competencies. Job description Job responsibilities Manage a clinical caseload and provide support and oversee junior staff who are associated with a caseload Provide direction and leadership to junior staff including but not limited to management supervision and clinical oversight. Assist junior staff to prioritise, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with Trust policies, procedure protocols and guidelines, while adhering to these yourself. To complete a holistic assessment of the CYP identifying their nursing needs. To develop implement and evaluate appropriate care plans and comprehensive packages of care. To provide quality care to children in partnership with families and carers as commissioned and described within the service specifications. To deliver direct patient care to meet the physical and emotional needs of the child / young person, taking account of specialised (enteral) feeding, respiratory (tracheostomy, ventilator), manual handling and medication regimes (sub-cutaneous infusions, Intravenous). To take all possible steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children and staff To support the service with managing emergency admissions, discharges and reallocation of staff and patients To carry out all relevant aspects of care adhering to NCH&C Trust Policy/procedure and Nursing and Midwifery Council guidelines To undertake risk assessments and complete Datix reporting as required. To communicate effectively with child, parents/ carers and the wider multi-agency staff regarding the childs wellbeing needs to ensure continuity of care. To offer advice, guidance and reassurance to families as needed To attend, contribute and chair team meetings, attend Trust meetings, training sessions and courses as required. To act as a specialist support, educator and resource to all other relevant professionals To provide, implement and regularly assess the teaching of specific nursing techniques, including invasive procedures to identified staff/professionals/parents/carers/student nurses/apprentices in a variety of settings. To work proactively to contribute to the EHCP process To actively engage in the development of protocols and guidelines and care pathways for the management of children with complex and/or acute health needs. Promote and develop the use of current evidence to inform the delivery; and promote the development of clinically effective and safe care. Provide initial triage and assessment for new referrals to the service, delegating to appropriate others as required. Lead and develop effective discharge from hospital to home or respite setting, carrying out risk assessments in line with continuous care assessment to ensure seamless transition to home or into a respite setting. Plan and allocate work in order of priority and delegate to colleagues and direct reports, to skills and competencies. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council Or Registered Sick Children's Nurse or Registered Nurse (Child) First Level degree or equivilent Desirable Mentorship qualifications Community Nursing/Specialist Practitioner Qualification Experience Essential Relevant post registration community experience or equivalent Experience of working with children with life-limiting conditions/complex healthcare needs Teaching experience Evidence of safeguarding children experience Desirable Evidence of partnership working Experience of Children's Community Nursing Experience of clinical audit Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Ability to work with children and young people, their families and carers to provide holistic, evidence based care Ability to work in partnership with other healthcare workers, agencies and in partnership with parents Knowledge of Norfolk Safeguarding Board policies and procedures Knowledge of legislation relating to children and national/local policy for children with complex needs Ability to work independently and within a team Leadership skills Decision making skills Good communication skills Observational skill including the ability to recognise children and young people in deterioration Clinical nursing skills IT skills / standard keyboard skills Ability to teach and assess competency based practice Communication Essential Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms Personal and People Development Essential Evidence of post registration learning and development Commitment to personal development Desirable Evidence of leadership education Other Essential Innovative approach Responds positively to change Able to identify with the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms Desirable Must hold a full and valid driving license Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Nursing and Midwifery Council Or Registered Sick Children's Nurse or Registered Nurse (Child) First Level degree or equivilent Desirable Mentorship qualifications Community Nursing/Specialist Practitioner Qualification Experience Essential Relevant post registration community experience or equivalent Experience of working with children with life-limiting conditions/complex healthcare needs Teaching experience Evidence of safeguarding children experience Desirable Evidence of partnership working Experience of Children's Community Nursing Experience of clinical audit Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Ability to work with children and young people, their families and carers to provide holistic, evidence based care Ability to work in partnership with other healthcare workers, agencies and in partnership with parents Knowledge of Norfolk Safeguarding Board policies and procedures Knowledge of legislation relating to children and national/local policy for children with complex needs Ability to work independently and within a team Leadership skills Decision making skills Good communication skills Observational skill including the ability to recognise children and young people in deterioration Clinical nursing skills IT skills / standard keyboard skills Ability to teach and assess competency based practice Communication Essential Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms Personal and People Development Essential Evidence of post registration learning and development Commitment to personal development Desirable Evidence of leadership education Other Essential Innovative approach Responds positively to change Able to identify with the Trusts commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms Desirable Must hold a full and valid driving license 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 Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust Address Squirrels 5 Mill close Aylsham NR11 6LZ Employer's website https://www.norfolkcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)