We are closely working with Achieve for Children for the appointment of an Children's Community Nurse, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £33.50 - £42.03 per Hour
Summary:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Children's Community Nurse to join our dedicated Community Nursing Team. This role involves working autonomously across the borough to provide holistic, child- and family-centered care for children and young people aged 2-19 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), and complex health needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, compassion, and commitment to improving the health and well-being of children and their families.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify health needs and develop individualized care plans.
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate specialist nursing care to ensure safe and effective support.
* Provide clinical interventions such as gastrostomy management, wound care, suctioning, and other specialist care procedures.
* Deliver specialist training to families and school support staff on managing complex healthcare needs.
* Liaise with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and attend professional meetings, including child protection case conferences.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Registered Children's Nurse (RNC) or equivalent qualification with valid NMC registration.
* Experience working with children and young people with complex medical needs, SEND, or PMLD in a community or clinical setting.
* Knowledge and experience in delivering specialist nursing care (e.g., gastrostomy care, tracheostomy care, wound management).
* Strong assessment, planning, and evaluation skills to ensure high-quality care delivery.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.
* Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse caseload across different settings.
* Understanding of child protection procedures and safeguarding policies.
* Experience in providing training and support to parents, caregivers, and education staff.
* A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle for community visits.
Please note:
* You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
* You should have the right to work in the U.K.
* This role requires an enhanced DBS.
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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