An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse Band 5 to join our Nursing and Care Team.
Why not make a great decision to join our friendly, fun, dynamic and supportive team where you will have time to provide high quality care to children and young people.
As part of our nursing team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and be part of a Multidisciplinary Team providing a high quality of service supporting children and young people who have severe brain injuries requiring complex neuro-disability management including long term invasive and non-invasive ventilation, tracheostomy management, severe/complex epilepsy, and disorders of consciousness.
The role is open to nurses who hold NMC registration or student nurses who are due to complete their studies in 2024/25.
The role is not open to candidates outside of the UK who do not hold right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Role Requirements
* Adheres to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives at all times.
* Maintains clear and identified professional boundaries at all times.
* Create environments which empower children and families to be fully involved in their care.
* Undertakes assessment, care planning and evaluation of children's care needs collaboratively with families, taking action to address any issues or complications.
* Ensures individualised high-quality care is delivered at all times, that is underpinned by evidence-based practice and guidance.
* Works in accordance with The Children's Trust policies and operating procedures.
You will be a natural and enthusiastic individual who is able to provide, challenge and support a high performing team.
About us
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Job responsibilities
The role of the Registered Nurse (Band 5) is to ensure the safe and effective delivery of a high standard of individualised care across a twenty-four hour period, in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
* Evidence of being able to communicate effectively.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the change process.
* Able to demonstrate a holistic approach to the care of children.
* Understands and has the ability to document concise and accurate records.
* Works within Professional Boundaries.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Previous experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
Knowledge
* Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Word.
* Understanding of responsibilities in line with safeguarding vulnerable children and their families.
Personal Qualities
* Commitment to the vision and values of The Children's Trust.
* Flexible and can-do attitude to competing commitments.
* Highly motivated and reliable.
* Ability to demonstrate resilience in a demanding environment.
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.
Depending on experience £34,521 - £41,956 pa dependent on experience and inclusive of OLW.
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