Job summary
Band 5 Nurse - Childrens Respite centre - RMN, childrens or RNLD Nurse
£35,763 - £43,466 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Are you a registered mental health, children's, or learning disability nurse with a deep passion for supporting children and young people with complex health needs, autism and challenging behaviour? Do you believe in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families by providing compassionate care and enriching short breaks?
We're looking for someone who:
- Has the leadership skills to manage staff and take charge as a shift leader
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Possesses strong clinical expertise, including:
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Safe administration of medication, including teaching and assessing competencies for junior staff
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Enteral feeding
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Emergency medication protocols, including epilepsy care
- Working with young people with Autism and challenging behaviour
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Can deliverperson-centred care plans tailored to each child or young person
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Demonstratesexcellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit
If you're driven by purpose, thrive in a team environment, and want to be part of a service that truly transforms lives--we'd love to hear from you.
Interviews expected to be held week commencing 1st December 25
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please see the attached file that is uploaded.
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
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please see the attached file that is uploaded.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Please see the attached file that is uploaded.
Person Specification
Registered nurse with NMC
Essential
- To be a registered learning disability nurse, mental health nurse or children's nurse.
Desirable
- To have lapsed registration in learning disability nursing and is prepared to undertake a return to practise course.
Knowledge of learning disability, complex health, autism and challenging behaviour.
Essential
- To demonstrate that you have underpinning knowledge to support and deliver care with a holistic approach for Children and young people who access the service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in a setting whereby transferrable skills could be tailored to meet the needs of the Children and young people who access the service.
Leadership and and problem solving skills.
Essential
- To demonstrate examples of leading a shift and delegating tasks to junior staff. To demonstrate examples of problem solving and effective communication skills.
Desirable
- To have undertaken a mentorship qualification or had experience in supervising student nurses.
Experience working with children/and or adults with learning disabilites.
Essential
- Provide evidence or examples of working with children and/or adults with a learning disability, complex health , autism and challenging behaviour.
To be able to teach and assess junior staff in clicnial practise.
Essential
- To be competent in the safe administration of medication and enteral feeds. To demonstrate knowledge of epilepsy, and how to respond to an emergency. To be able to assess competencies for junior staff.
To have experience within with a multi-professional team.
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate examples of working within a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- To have knowledge and experience working alongside Social Workers, Education, Health Professionals and key stakeholders in the Child or young persons life.
Person Specification
Registered nurse with NMC
Essential
- To be a registered learning disability nurse, mental health nurse or children's nurse.
Desirable
- To have lapsed registration in learning disability nursing and is prepared to undertake a return to practise course.
Knowledge of learning disability, complex health, autism and challenging behaviour.
Essential
- To demonstrate that you have underpinning knowledge to support and deliver care with a holistic approach for Children and young people who access the service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in a setting whereby transferrable skills could be tailored to meet the needs of the Children and young people who access the service.
Leadership and and problem solving skills.
Essential
- To demonstrate examples of leading a shift and delegating tasks to junior staff. To demonstrate examples of problem solving and effective communication skills.
Desirable
- To have undertaken a mentorship qualification or had experience in supervising student nurses.
Experience working with children/and or adults with learning disabilites.
Essential
- Provide evidence or examples of working with children and/or adults with a learning disability, complex health , autism and challenging behaviour.
To be able to teach and assess junior staff in clicnial practise.
Essential
- To be competent in the safe administration of medication and enteral feeds. To demonstrate knowledge of epilepsy, and how to respond to an emergency. To be able to assess competencies for junior staff.
To have experience within with a multi-professional team.
Essential
- To be able to demonstrate examples of working within a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- To have knowledge and experience working alongside Social Workers, Education, Health Professionals and key stakeholders in the Child or young persons life.
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).
