Job summary We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Children's registered nurse to join the Children's Community Nursing Service across Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the well-established team. The Children's community Nursing Service is an integrated paediatric service providing care for children within a community setting. There is an expectation, at times of service need, that you may be required to work in other children's services across the Trust that are based at James Cook hospital in Middlesbrough or across the SEND school's in Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland. As a member of the Children's Community Nursing Team you will provide high quality, evidence based holistic care to children with acute and chronic health needs, within their own homes or a community setting such as respite care centre or an educational setting. Care for children will also be provided across the acute inpatient and outpatient setting. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Main duties of the job The role involves teaching parents/carers/children/young people, and other health professionals as required and supporting pre and post registered nursing students. This role requires an experienced clinician with team working and communication skills, who can deliver effective evidence-based care to a defined demographic population with diverse health care and social needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic Registered Sick Children's Nurse (RSCN)or Registered Nurse Child (RN Child), who is looking to expand their knowledge and experience working with children and young people predominantly in a community setting. The successful candidate needs to be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the Trust and the community models of care as they arise. The centre is committed to providing the right candidate with a development programme that will not only enhance their academic qualification and nursing interest but will also provide an excellent foundation for professional development, as well as gaining an insight into the intra-organisational structure and processes. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the trust's policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions. Your Leadership Impact Leading Your Team to Success Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHSPromote Trust values and behavioursDevelop your leadership effectiveness and skillsEquip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-WAC-6845314-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road MIDDLESBROUGH TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Current NMC registration (child subpart) Desirable Recognisable teaching qualification KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Desirable Awareness of quality and audit indicators EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of utilising evidence-based practice. Experience of working within an acute or community setting. Evidence of multi-disciplinary working. Desirable PILS/PLS/APLS Evidence of participation in audit/service improvement Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Current NMC registration (child subpart) Desirable Recognisable teaching qualification KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential An understanding of government and Trust documents/policies in relation to Children's Nursing. A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives. Ability to use initiative to decide within sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required. Desirable Awareness of quality and audit indicators EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of utilising evidence-based practice. Experience of working within an acute or community setting. Evidence of multi-disciplinary working. Desirable PILS/PLS/APLS Evidence of participation in audit/service improvement 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. 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. 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road MIDDLESBROUGH TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)