Job summary
Childrens Nurse - Band 6
£44,485 - £52,521 Pro Rata Per Annum inclusive of HCAS
To be responsiblefor the caseload within the Children's Community Nursing Team, providing specialist community nursing care, advice, and support to children and their families within the home, school, or other locations.
Act as a resource within this specialist area across Health, Social Care, and Educational agencies, thereby promoting holistic family care.
Be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of care being carried out by the other members of the nursing team.
Be a key health professional responsible for meeting the health needs of identified pupils with complex chronic health conditions within schools, and other locations, planning and leading the implementation of individual care plans for the schools and other locations, liaising with fellow professionals, education staff, parents/carers, and other agencies as necessary.
Additionally, the children's community nursing team will offer a comprehensive palliative care package to children as needed, so the post holder will also be expected to participate in this 24-hour on-call service - for end-of-life care only.
This post involves participation in the rota for a Monday-Friday 8 am-6 pm service and a pattern of shift work, which may include covering 9-2 pm weekends and bank holidays if clinically needed.
Main duties of the job
To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and to be conversant with the scope of Professional Conduct and other Nursing and Midwifery Council Advisory papers
The post holder is expected to work within and practice according to all Bromley Healthcare's relevant policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the appropriate Code(s) of Conduct associated with this post.
To take responsibility for one's own professional and organisational knowledge in accordance with relevant statutory and local requirements, including revalidation.
To demonstrate active interest and lead the team in at least one key area of community children's nursing.
To work closely with staff from statutory organisations as well as parents and carers so that these adults can meet the daily needs of the patients/pupils to enable children to have access to education and other activities of daily living.
To ensure that the relevant Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are followed and that these are available to and understood by self, junior staff, and colleagues.
To participate in Bromley Healthcare's Clinical Supervision programme both for self and for other staff.
To act as a resource person for statutory and voluntary agencies with specific regard to the roles and responsibilities of the CCNT
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the out-of-hours on-call service(s) provided by the team for children with palliative care needs.
To support and promote effective teamwork within the team
To provide accurate contemporaneous written and electronic records of all aspects of care for children to promote safe continuity of care.
To identify, lead, and implement initiatives and projects that facilitate improvement to nursing practice, ensuring continual improvement to care and the development of excellence in standards of care.
To provide accurate statistical information as required and to participate in an ongoing evaluation of performance, including audit, individual, and team evaluation
To maintain close contact with hospital teams and other Primary Health teams and providers, which could include conferring regularly with consultants, general practitioners, attending, and participating in internal and external meetings.
To participate in Bromley Healthcares appraisal process for themselves and designated members of the team.
To assist in the development of joint protocols and care pathways in conjunction with both hospital and Multi-Disciplinary Team professionals.
To demonstrate awareness of relevant research findings and to share and apply these to clinical practice where appropriate. To participate in research programmes when necessary.
To act as a resource person for statutory and voluntary agencies with specific regard to the roles and responsibilities of the CCN
To participate in the out-of-hours on-call service(s) provided by the team for children with palliative care needs.
To support and promote effective teamwork within the team.
Clinical
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care that will enable children to be nursed at home and other locations closer to home as an alternative to hospitalisation, and to support and enable parents as partners in care.
The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 Cs of Nursing - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
To facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of children within the caseload.
To provide specialist nursing input when required, ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and implemented in accordance with relevant standards and protocols.
To be responsible for a special interest role in a long-term condition. If required, training will be provided.
To establish and maintain good working relationships with the child and parent/carer and others involved in the child patients life at all times, including statutory and voluntary organisations.
To play a key role in liaising with all hospital departments to promote the home care philosophy for children with health-related needs. To provide training for school staff and other care staff to enable them to safely undertake and meet the care needs of the children, as directed. This could include training them to undertake feeding via a gastrostomy tube, oro-pharyngeal suctioning, administration of daily medications and emergency medication, and any other care needs as required. This includes reassessment of individual competence.
Participation in the monitoring and assessment of the childrens continence needs.
Administer prescribed medication and treatments according to Bromley Healthcare policies and procedures. Record all treatments and medications given.
To participate in the national schools immunisation programme within the special school setting.
To accept referrals from both hospital and community services according to local procedure.
To make referrals as appropriate to other members of the health care team and other agencies, ensuring that ongoing support is offered and available.
To assess the need for, and initiate, where applicable, requests for aids/equipment.
To work effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, in particular Community Nurses, Health Visitors, School Nurses and General Practitioners, Social Workers, Teachers etc. To develop understanding and co-operation between hospital and community services, as well as other inter-linked agencie,s including voluntary organisations.
To provide school-based advice and guidance to mainstream schools. This may be through the core training offer as well as input into individual health care plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), attending multi-disciplinary meetings, annual reviews, and team around the child meetings if needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the out-of-hours on-call service(s) provided by the team for children with palliative care needs.
To support and promote effective teamwork within the team
To provide accurate contemporaneous written and electronic records of all aspects of care for children to promote safe continuity of care.
To identify, lead, and implement initiatives and projects that facilitate improvement to nursing practice, ensuring continual improvement to care and the development of excellence in standards of care.
To provide accurate statistical information as required and to participate in an ongoing evaluation of performance, including audit, individual, and team evaluation
To maintain close contact with hospital teams and other Primary Health teams and providers, which could include conferring regularly with consultants, general practitioners, attending, and participating in internal and external meetings.
To participate in Bromley Healthcares appraisal process for themselves and designated members of the team.
To assist in the development of joint protocols and care pathways in conjunction with both hospital and Multi-Disciplinary Team professionals.
To demonstrate awareness of relevant research findings and to share and apply these to clinical practice where appropriate. To participate in research programmes when necessary.
To act as a resource person for statutory and voluntary agencies with specific regard to the roles and responsibilities of the CCN
To participate in the out-of-hours on-call service(s) provided by the team for children with palliative care needs.
To support and promote effective teamwork within the team.
Clinical
To assess, plan, implement, and evaluate programmes of care that will enable children to be nursed at home and other locations closer to home as an alternative to hospitalisation, and to support and enable parents as partners in care.
The post holder is expected to work within the requirements of the 6 Cs of Nursing - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
To facilitate a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of children within the caseload.
To provide specialist nursing input when required, ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and implemented in accordance with relevant standards and protocols.
To be responsible for a special interest role in a long-term condition. If required, training will be provided.
To establish and maintain good working relationships with the child and parent/carer and others involved in the child patients life at all times, including statutory and voluntary organisations.
To play a key role in liaising with all hospital departments to promote the home care philosophy for children with health-related needs. To provide training for school staff and other care staff to enable them to safely undertake and meet the care needs of the children, as directed. This could include training them to undertake feeding via a gastrostomy tube, oro-pharyngeal suctioning, administration of daily medications and emergency medication, and any other care needs as required. This includes reassessment of individual competence.
Participation in the monitoring and assessment of the childrens continence needs.
Administer prescribed medication and treatments according to Bromley Healthcare policies and procedures. Record all treatments and medications given.
To participate in the national schools immunisation programme within the special school setting.
To accept referrals from both hospital and community services according to local procedure.
To make referrals as appropriate to other members of the health care team and other agencies, ensuring that ongoing support is offered and available.
To assess the need for, and initiate, where applicable, requests for aids/equipment.
To work effectively with other members of the multidisciplinary team, in particular Community Nurses, Health Visitors, School Nurses and General Practitioners, Social Workers, Teachers etc. To develop understanding and co-operation between hospital and community services, as well as other inter-linked agencie,s including voluntary organisations.
To provide school-based advice and guidance to mainstream schools. This may be through the core training offer as well as input into individual health care plans and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), attending multi-disciplinary meetings, annual reviews, and team around the child meetings if needed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN child branch
- Current NMC Registration
- Mentorship
Skills
Essential
- Good communication written and verbal
- Good Time Management
- Evidence of team working/lone working
- Understanding of Safeguarding Issues
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Evidence of intra-agency working
- Management and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years working in community or post qualification nursing sick children
- Evidence of clinical work with children with special needs and complex healthcare needs
Desirable
- Community experience outside of training
- Oncology Experience
personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to improving services
- Committed to the 6 C's
- Good Time Management Skills
- Car driver with access to a car for work purpose
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN child branch
- Current NMC Registration
- Mentorship
Skills
Essential
- Good communication written and verbal
- Good Time Management
- Evidence of team working/lone working
- Understanding of Safeguarding Issues
Desirable
- Good IT Skills
- Evidence of intra-agency working
- Management and leadership skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years working in community or post qualification nursing sick children
- Evidence of clinical work with children with special needs and complex healthcare needs
Desirable
- Community experience outside of training
- Oncology Experience
personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to improving services
- Committed to the 6 C's
- Good Time Management Skills
- Car driver with access to a car for work purpose
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).
