Job summary
Job Title : Registered Nurse Childrens Continuing Care (Community)
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexibleBank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the abilityto develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
What you'll be responsible for:
1. Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests
2. Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation
3. Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations
4. Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
5. Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
6. The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title : - Registered Nurse Childrens Continuing Care (Community)
Trust : - Central Surrey Health
Location : -Ashford Clinic, Epsom Clinic, Molesey Clinic
Pay Rates :££ per hour
Shift Patterns : - Flexible
About the Trust :-
Central Surrey Health (CSH), a not-for-profit community services provider, are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing outstanding care to NHS patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CSH provides a wide range of adult community health services in northwest Surrey, and children's NHS community services across the whole of Surrey. CSH values their staff by providing a variety of excellent training and development programmes including care certificates, apprenticeships, Nursing Associate programmes, a wide variety of management and leadership courses and more. They also provide salary sacrifice schemes and run monthly Health & Well being programmes. Join CSH's diverse and passionate team today!
Why might this job interest you?
This flexible role as a Registered Nurse - Childrens Continuing Care Nurse for NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows nurses to provide vital healthcare services within the community, making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom to choose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance to deliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.
What you can add:
7. As a registered nurse to always work within and uphold the NMC Code.
8. To assist in the delivery of care activities in the child/young persons own home and other community settings following an intensive training programme and competency assessment.
9. Staff will work unsupported following assessment with the support of the Clinical Case Manager. Has responsibility for the induction and development of new care staff, under the direction of the Clinical Case Manager.
10. To be flexible to work flexible hours, 4/5 week rota pattern including weekends and Bank Holidays.
11. Undertake clinical tasks as delegated by the Clinical Case Manager.
12. Responsible for working with children/young people who are dependent on others for meeting some or all of their health and wellbeing needs.
13. Ensure the care that is delivered to the children on the caseload is of a consistently high standard
14. Responsible for discussing the childs/young persons support plan with the qualified nursing team, ensuring understanding of their role in providing care to meet the needs, including an understanding of the Safeguarding of Children.
15. Responsible for delivering care in accordance with relevant care plans, escalation plans, Standard Operating Procedures and guidance.
The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need:
16. Registered Childrens Nurse
17. Mentorship qualification
18. Application Form & Certificate
19. Portfolio of evidence
20. Experience of working with Children/Young People who have additional/ complex health needs.
21. Knowledge of the impact of complex health needs on Child/Young person and family
22. Flexible approach and professional outlook.
23. 6-12 months post registration.
24. Experience of working with children/young people in the community setting
25. Experience of working with Children/Young People who have Special Educational Needs.
26. Knowledge of The NHS Children and Young Peoples Continuing Care Framework.
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
The benefits we can offer you in return:-
27. Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
28. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
29. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
30. First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
31. Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
32. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
33. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
34. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
35. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
36. All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of :-
37. Statement of NMC Registration
38. Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Experience
Essential
39. A car and valid UK driving license.
40. A minimum of 6 months paid experience in a Registered Nurse Childrens Continuing Care (Community) environment within the last 2 years.