Job summary Join Our Vibrant Community Paediatric Team Are you a dedicated registered nurse eager to make a difference in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental needs? The Community Paediatric Service is looking for a passionate professional to help transform the lives of children and families across Oldham What Makes This Role Exciting? As a key player in our multidisciplinary team, you'll be at the forefront of clinical assessments for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Your expertise will shine as you conduct assessments in community settings, engaging with families and children in meaningful ways. Collaboration and Impact: You'll work closely with our dedicated medical team and supportive administrative staff, fostering relationships with diverse agencies. Together, we create an integrated health approach, ensuring our children receive the comprehensive care and support they need. Why Join Us? At the Community Paediatric Service, we believe in continuous improvement in child healthcare. You'll collaborate with a talented network of therapists and nursing professionals, enhancing your knowledge while driving quality care initiatives. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to step into a role where your passion and expertise shape bright futures for children and families, we want to hear from you Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support for children with SENDyour future starts here. Main duties of the job Are you dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders? We're looking for a passionate professional to join our multi-disciplinary team in Oldham, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on families and the community. Key Responsibilities: As a core member of our team, you will conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. Utilising evidence-based practices, you will deliver insightful evaluations and recommendations that guide appropriate interventions. Your work will empower families, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need to flourish. Collaborative Environment: You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Working together, we will implement effective strategies that create positive outcomes and improve the quality of life for those we serve. Why Your Role Matters: Your contributions will resonate throughout the Oldham community, making a profound impact on the lives of children and families facing neurodevelopmental challenges. By joining our team, you will help foster resilience and inclusivity, shaping brighter futures for many. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year NA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9236-25-0719 Job locations Werneth Primary Care Centre Featherstall Road South Oldham OL9 7AY Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nursing qualification and registration Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience of working as a community practitioner Experience of case management of young people Experience of delivering parent training Experience of multi-agency working Ability to undertake appropriate health assessments Relevant experience working with children with complex needs and their families. Strong underpinning knowledge of child development. Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice Experience of working with external agencies to support the needs of children Experience of working in a multi-agency team Experience of leading and facilitating multi agency meetings to support children/young people and their families. Experience of working with families and professionals in a collaborative way Ability to manage conflict Knowledge and skills to promote safeguarding. Desirable Audit Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nursing qualification and registration Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience of working as a community practitioner Experience of case management of young people Experience of delivering parent training Experience of multi-agency working Ability to undertake appropriate health assessments Relevant experience working with children with complex needs and their families. Strong underpinning knowledge of child development. Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice Experience of working with external agencies to support the needs of children Experience of working in a multi-agency team Experience of leading and facilitating multi agency meetings to support children/young people and their families. Experience of working with families and professionals in a collaborative way Ability to manage conflict Knowledge and skills to promote safeguarding. Desirable Audit 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Werneth Primary Care Centre Featherstall Road South Oldham OL9 7AY Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)