Community Paediatric Specialist Nurse

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Support and manage onward referrals to other professionals as required to ensure high-quality, coordinated care for children and young people.

• Undertake health assessments, screening, and redirection of referrals for children and young people aged 5 years and over.

• Use evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for children and young people with long-term health and neurodisability conditions.

• Provide specialist clinical information and advice to support the development of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) as requested.

• Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, maintaining accountability and responsibility for all aspects of professional practice.

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and sound understanding of the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group.

• Manage an independent caseload and work autonomously within professional boundaries.

• Act as a positive role model, ensuring that infection prevention and control policies are prioritised to maintain a safe clinical environment.

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of care and professional relationships.

• Uphold exemplary standards of behaviour, professionalism, and compassionate care in all work practices.

• Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to junior staff and learners in line with NMC standards for mentors.

• Promote health and safety by identifying, assessing, and managing risks and ensuring compliance with Trust policies.

• Demonstrate understanding of patient pathways and care plans, reviewing and implementing changes when required to improve outcomes.

• Ensure patient outcomes are achieved in a timely manner, in line with Trust, Government and statutory policies.

• Maintain up-to-date mandatory training compliance.

• Demonstrate flexibility to support service delivery during staff absence or changing priorities.

Systems and Equipment

• Maintain accurate, legible, and timely clinical records using the current electronic patient record system.

• Manage and utilise resources effectively, including staff, equipment, and supplies, while promoting efficient use of team skills and knowledge.

• Ensure appropriate data collection and reporting systems are in place and accurately maintained.

• Ensure the safe use, cleaning, and maintenance of clinical and office equipment.

• Regularly use visual display units (VDUs) and telephones as part of daily duties.

Decisions and Judgements

• Facilitate, develop and deliver individual programmes and packages of care, ensuring high standards and continuity of care.

• Provide specialist nursing advice to the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of clinical governance objectives.

• Promote and implement evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

• Monitor and maintain standards of care through supervision, audit, and teaching.

• Reflect on own practice, identify development needs and take action to meet them.

• Participate in annual appraisal, clinical supervision, and the mandatory training programme.

• Lead and support service developments and change initiatives, encouraging innovation and adaptability within the team.

• Take case management responsibility in clinical meetings, providing clear clinical advice on assessment, risk assessment, formulation and treatment.

• Undertake supervision and appraisals for junior staff as required.

Communication and Relationships

• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with children, young people, families, and professionals across health, education, and social care.

• Act as key worker when appropriate to ensure coordinated and consistent care.

• Identify and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with Staffordshire Safeguarding Childrens Board (SSCB) guidelines and the Children Act (2004).

• Attend and contribute to core groups, case conferences, and multi-disciplinary meetings, preparing statements and reports as required.

• Support the engagement of service users and families in care planning and decision-making.

• Implement and support transition planning to adult services, ensuring a smooth and informed process for service users and families.

• Support the team in creating a positive learning environment that encourages personal and professional development.

• Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly and compassionately, both verbally and in writing.

• Prepare analytical reports and present these to internal and external agencies as required.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of health promotion and education strategies within the service.

• Identify and address barriers to effective communication within and across teams.

Physical Demands of the Job

• Travel between sites across Staffordshire as required.

• Undertake walking between offices and departments to move files or equipment.

• Carry out computer-based data collection and administrative tasks.

• Safely move and handle children in accordance with Trust policies and training.

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continued learning within the speciality linked to clinical competencie
• Assessing and Mentoring qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent)
• Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 3

Desirable

• Registered Nurse Learning Disability
• Clinical Assessment qualification or equivalent or willingness to undertake
• Non-medical Prescribing

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in paediatrics
• Experience of working with children with a neurodisability
• Proven experience of safeguarding children
• Experience of completing developmental monitoring of young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in community paediatrics
• Caring for children with complex medical needs
• Undertaking supervision of junior staff
• Experience of working within the community with children

SKills and Knowledge

Essential

• Paediatric physical health assessment skills
• Knowledge of child development
• Up-to date knowledge of nursing issues, including knowledge of relevant research and evidence-based practice oA good understanding of government, local issues, and health issues related to specialist areas oKnowledge of current issues that impact on children's healthcare oUnderstanding of clinical governance and patient confidentiality o
• Knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children agenda oAbility to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and non-verbal and have the ability to overcome barriers to communication oGood time management skills oAbility to work autonomously, using own initiative
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and non-verbal a
• Ability to work autonomously, using own initiative
• Ability to overcome barriers to communication
• Computer literate
• Good time management skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to communicate and liaise with professionals in a confident manner
• Able to work independently and make decisions
• Communicates well with children and families
• Able to work under pressure
• Flexible

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).