Job summary
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.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more Read more below
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
1. Adheres to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives at all times.
2. Maintains clear and identified professional boundaries at all times.
3. Create environments which empower children and families to be fully involved in their care.
4. Undertakes assessment, care planning and evaluation of childrens care needs collaboratively with families, taking action to address any issues or complications.
5. Ensures individualised high-quality care is delivered at all times, that is underpinned by evidence-based practice and guidance.
6. Works in accordance with The Childrens 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.
Interview Date: Thursday 21st November and 5th December.
About us
The Childrens Trust is the UKs 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.
Staff Benefits
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.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teachers pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of theRegistered Nurse (Band 5) is to ensure the safe andeffective delivery of a high standard of individualised care across a twenty-fourhour period, in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
7. Evidence of being able to communicate effectively within a
8. nursing role.
9. Demonstrates an understanding of the change process in a
10. healthcare setting.
11. Able to demonstrate a holistic approach to the care of
12. children.
13. Understands and has the ability to document concise and
14. accurate records.
15. Works within Professional Boundaries
Qualifications
Essential
16. Registered Nurse.
17. Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
18. Qualified Mentor.
19. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Experience
Desirable
20. Previous experience of working with children/young people with disabilities and complex health needs.
Knowledge
Essential
21. IT Skills Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Word.
22. Understanding of responsibilities in line with safeguarding
23. vulnerable children and their families.
Personal Qualities
Essential
24. Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
25. Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in
26. workload.
27. Highly motivated and reliable.
28. Ability to demonstrate resilience in a demanding environment