Special School Nurse 393 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
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The special school nurse will support children who are within 7 of Enfield's special schools being the main link to one of the SEN schools in Enfield.
1. To be a key professional working alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT), to provide a full range of services for the individual child & family.
2. To be an expert clinical children's nurse to meet the needs of a diverse and challenging group of children and young people.
3. To assess and review children and young adults who may require medical intervention or follow-up care or treatment and assist in the transition process to adult services.
4. Provide Specialist Paediatric care, advice and clinical management for a defined caseload of children and young adults.
5. Be responsible for co-ordinating multidisciplinary assessments meeting the needs of the child.
6. To provide information for children & families, in an accessible manner, to enable understanding and informed decision making about the course of their care.
7. To act as a Lead Professional where appropriate, liaising with education, social services, health and voluntary sector to optimise the child's quality of life.
8. Be sensitive to the cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families from all ethnic/cultural backgrounds.
9. Work as a skilled team member, providing support to colleagues.
10. To contribute to the educational needs for the MDT ensuring their capability and confidence to care for the child in the educational setting.
11. To act as a mentor for students.
12. To be aware of and act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
13. Self-awareness through reflective practice.
14. Maintain and develop personal knowledge of the specialty.
15. Participate in clinical supervision and appraisal.
16. Be supportive of colleagues' needs and aspirations.
17. Work as part of a Special School Nursing Team.
18. Contribute to the development of the service.
19. Develop and maintain links with others working in similar settings across London and Nationally.
20. To be aware of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
21. To attend the Trust's induction and annual update programme.
22. Ensure that, where possible, all aspects of clinical practice are evidenced based.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals
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