Job summary
The Barnet Children's Continuing Care Team is a small, friendly, dedicated team of nurses who oversee and case manage the processes of delivering Continuing Health Care required for children and young people in Barnet with complex health needs. The children and young people eligible for Continuing Health Care are identified in accordance with the National Framework for Children and Young People's Continuing Care 2016.
Our children, young people and their families are at the heart of everything we do. The post holder will work within the team and with partner agencies across Barnet to ensure that commissioned packages of care is of high quality, safely delivered and based on individualised needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Barnet Children's Continuing Care Team and, in a role, ideally positioned to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with complex health needs. The team is committed to developing its staff and opportunities are available to enhance your professional development.
If you are currently a Band 5 NMC registered nurse who wants to take the next step in your career, but feel you don't quite meet the criteria, please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal chat, we are willing to explore developmental posts for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic to work with children and young people in a community setting.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
3. Flexible working options
4. Annual travel card loan
5. Training, support and development in your career
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
6. Any of the following: RGN, RSCN, RN (Child) RN (LD) NMC Registration Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
7. Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
8. Relevant nursing experience
9. Experience of liaising / negotiating with professionals
10. Experience of teaching/supporting families with their care package
Desirable
11. Case management
12. Experience of working in culturally diverse communities
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
13. Expertise in nursing assessment / clinical skills
14. Ability to work independently Time management and prioritisation skills
15. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
16. Ability to work within a team
17. Competent skills, using wide range of data base systems
18. Knowledge of the NMC Professional Codes and Standards
19. Knowledge of Personal Development
20. Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
21. Knowledge of purpose and value of Clinical Supervision
22. Planning Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
23. Knowledge and understanding of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge of working in culturally diverse communities
Desirable
24. Knowledge of Children & YP Continuing Care Framework
25. Knowledge of political changes in the profession and NHS
Key Attributes
Essential
26. Adaptable, flexible, approachable
27. Personal and professional development
28. Being able to work autonomously
Desirable
29. Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)