NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
We are seeking experienced 0-19 Community Band 5 Nurses to join our temporary staffing pool, working on an as-needed basis to support our team, department, and organization in achieving the Trust's mission of "best care by the best people." We are looking for qualified nurses who are passionate and motivated to provide high-quality care in children's services.
Applicants must be registered with the NMC and have experience and/or relevant qualifications in working with children and young people. Temporary positions are available, including block bookings and ad-hoc shifts. Ability to travel effectively and efficiently throughout all localities and surrounding areas is integral to the post. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled applicants.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Assist the 0-19 Team in their duties where appropriate.
2. Support and assist Nursery Nurses as required.
3. Undertake interventions as directed by the Specialist Community Practitioner, e.g. immunisation and vaccination, screening.
4. Assess the health needs of the child and community involving the carer and/or child in the process of meeting those health needs.
5. Monitor the health of the child and involve the carers in promoting optimum health and development of the child.
6. Liaise with other statutory and voluntary agencies and maintain good working relationships, making referrals and consulting as necessary.
7. Be aware of the deviations from the norm in health and behaviour and intervene to protect vulnerable children by prompt action by referral.
8. Assist the Specialist Community Practitioner at Child Health Clinics monitoring the growth of babies and children, advising parents on aspects of parenting within his/her knowledge base and referring to the Specialist Community Practitioner where there are problems or more detailed advice is required.
9. Carry out home visits as delegated by the Specialist Community Practitioner.
About us
We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:
* Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
* Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
* Access to the NHS pension scheme;
* Paid mandatory training;
* Opportunities for locally agreed training;
* Flexibility of hours/location;
* Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
* Free uniform;
* Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.
North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) is the leading provider of community healthcare services in South West Essex. Among the community services we provide, we deliver children's services including health visitor, school nurse, children's therapies, and specialist children's services.
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the post are outlined fully below and in the attached job description.
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID-19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RGN
Experience
* Relevant experience of working as a Community Nurse
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.
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