Job summary
The post holder will deliver nursing care to children and young people who have a Gateshead GP. Work is undertaken mainly in patient's homes, but some aspects of the service are delivered in a clinic environment or within schools and nurseries if appropriate.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will deliver clinical support to families, children and young people in their own homes or community. This includes safeguarding advice in conjunction with the Named Nurse for Safeguarding.
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To lead and develop staff and the service provided.
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To delegate work appropriately according to skill mix ensuring maintenance of safety within the community.
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To support the Team Lead in achieving their objectives
- To assess and treat specific diseases in accordance with agreed medical protocols.
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To assess, plan, provide and evaluate specialist clinical nursing care to meet care needs of individual patients and carers in their own homes.
- To analyse and evaluate personal clinical performance in a reflective manner to ensure continued personal and professional development and the maintenance of an up-to-date knowledge base.
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To prescribe appropriate items from the Nurse Prescribing Formulary when required.
- To work as specialist practitioner within a multi-disciplinary of an integrated workforce that is based in the community.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification for a detailed list of the duties and responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification for a detailed list of the duties and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- NMC registration
- Relevant prescribing qualification
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Clinical supervision facilitator
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Management / leadership
Experience
Essential
- children's nursing experience - 3 years +
- Leadership and management experience
- Involvement in research and audit
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a high pressure environment with tight deadlines and a complex/changing environment
Desirable
- Previous community team working
- Use of community EMIS
- Child protection experience
physical requirements
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely
- Ability to travel independently
Desirable
- moving and handling competent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Caseload Management skills, including delegation and prioritisation.
- Portfolio of evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of SEND
- IT skills and knowledge
- Competent in a range of clinical skills
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
Desirable
- oDisplays positive mental attitude
- oDisplays Trusts values and beliefs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- NMC registration
- Relevant prescribing qualification
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Clinical supervision facilitator
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Management / leadership
Experience
Essential
- children's nursing experience - 3 years +
- Leadership and management experience
- Involvement in research and audit
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in a high pressure environment with tight deadlines and a complex/changing environment
Desirable
- Previous community team working
- Use of community EMIS
- Child protection experience
physical requirements
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely
- Ability to travel independently
Desirable
- moving and handling competent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
- Caseload Management skills, including delegation and prioritisation.
- Portfolio of evidence of CPD
- Knowledge of SEND
- IT skills and knowledge
- Competent in a range of clinical skills
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
Desirable
- oDisplays positive mental attitude
- oDisplays Trusts values and beliefs
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.
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.
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).
