Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic registered children's nurse for 30 hours/0.80 wte with excellent communication skills and good organisational skills to join our Community Paediatric Service, part of Manchester Children's Community Health Services within Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO). Main duties of the job This role will involve working across two services: firstly, you will work one day per week within Community Paediatrics in community settings, and secondly, in your role as specialist nurse for autism you will support the multi-disciplinary Social Communication Pathway (SCP). As part of this innovative service, you will work in conjunction with the paediatricians for Central and North Manchester to support autism assessments and provide post-diagnostic support to children and families, as well as contributing to multi-agency liaison with other members of the Social Communication Pathway. You will be part of a forward thinking and friendly team and you will be supported and encouraged to develop professionally. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum, (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-LCO-6998464 Job locations Universal Square Devonshire Street North Manchester M12 6JH Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Children)/RSCN Teaching and assessing certificate/ mentorship Degree/speciality practitioner CCN Desirable NMC registered Nurse. Independent/ Supplementary Prescriber Leadership/management qualification Education qualification Clinical assessment modules Appropriate communication skills training Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based practice in children's community nursing Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice Understanding of the need for appropriate information sharing and integrated working to support positive health outcomes Knowledge and understanding of disability and long-term complex conditions Desirable Demonstrate an understanding and application of family centred care and improving self- management through Knowledge and awareness of the guidance around Autism assessment and post-diagnostic care and support Awareness of the impact of the diagnosis of autism on a child and their family and how to support them Knowledge about taking a developmental history Knowledge of medical conditions associated with autism Training and experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience of research and/or audit. Experience in working with children with autism, developmental delay or behavioural difficulties Experience in advising parents of children with sleep difficulties or sensory difficulties Skills and abilities Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Effective organisational and time management skills Competent IT skills. Attributes Essential Ability to travel between various sites on a daily basis - car driver/owner preferred Committed to own personal development and lifelong learning. Flexible approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Children)/RSCN Teaching and assessing certificate/ mentorship Degree/speciality practitioner CCN Desirable NMC registered Nurse. Independent/ Supplementary Prescriber Leadership/management qualification Education qualification Clinical assessment modules Appropriate communication skills training Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge and understanding of current evidence-based practice in children's community nursing Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice Understanding of the need for appropriate information sharing and integrated working to support positive health outcomes Knowledge and understanding of disability and long-term complex conditions Desirable Demonstrate an understanding and application of family centred care and improving self- management through Knowledge and awareness of the guidance around Autism assessment and post-diagnostic care and support Awareness of the impact of the diagnosis of autism on a child and their family and how to support them Knowledge about taking a developmental history Knowledge of medical conditions associated with autism Training and experience Essential Extensive post-registration experience Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Experience of research and/or audit. Experience in working with children with autism, developmental delay or behavioural difficulties Experience in advising parents of children with sleep difficulties or sensory difficulties Skills and abilities Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Effective organisational and time management skills Competent IT skills. Attributes Essential Ability to travel between various sites on a daily basis - car driver/owner preferred Committed to own personal development and lifelong learning. Flexible approach 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Universal Square Devonshire Street North Manchester M12 6JH Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)