At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.
NHS AfC: Band 4
Main area: Children Grade NHS AfC: Band 4 Contract: Permanent, Based in Northallerton Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (09.00 - 17.00 Mon - Fri) Job ref: 421-PSC-1947R
Site: Northallerton Child Development Centre Town: Northallerton Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata) Salary period: Yearly Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59 Interview date: 01/04/2025
Job overview
Are you interested in working Mon-Fri 9-5, no weekends, no bank holidays? Would you like to work with a team of colleagues who are passionate about improving the health outcomes of children & young people in our community?
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has extensive knowledge of child development and experience of working with Children, Young people and families. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a dynamic team of Nurses.
The job is to support Special School Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses and Community Nurses in providing a service for children and young people in special schools, primary care and the community that promotes their physical, social and emotional well-being.
This post is based in Northallerton in the Hambleton & Richmondshire locality but may occasionally be required to support the Harrogate area.
*Driving licence essential*
Main duties of the job
* Assist the caseload holder in assessing children/young people and their families’ needs: supporting the implementation and evaluation of individualised packages of care.
* Work in partnership with the child, their families and colleagues from Health, NYC Children/Young People’s services and Voluntary Organisations.
* Undertake home visits where appropriate to inform the assessment, care planning and evaluation process.
* To carry out an agreed plan of care, responding to any change in need, within given parameters and competencies.
* Follow care pathways and protocols, communicating with the case load holder; members of the team and other disciplines/agencies as appropriate.
* As delegated by the caseload holder provides an update on progress at Educational annual reviews for children on the caseload; amending health care plans as necessary.
* Support the delivery of competency based training for those children on the caseload, ensuring the safe delivery of nursing care to children and young people in any setting they choose to access.
* Contribute to the safeguarding of children through the awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures, updating knowledge appropriately and informing the caseload holder on any issues relating to the safeguarding of any child on the caseload.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl Haley on sheryl.haley@nhs.net.
Person specification
Both
* NVQ level 3 – Health/Children’s competencies or NNEB/BTEC diploma childcare or equivalent at level 4.
* Experience of CYP who have complex health needs/significant learning disabilities within the community.
* Knowledge of SEND agenda – special educational needs & disability.
* Awareness of & ability to identify child protection issues.
* Experience of working with CYP within a health, education or social care setting.
* An understanding of multi-disciplinary/agency roles.
* Ability to input, amend and modify IT data.
* Committed and enthusiastic.
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