Job summary
We are a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Community Paediatricians, Nurses, Specialist Practitioners, Psychologists, Family Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants. We work together to ensure that every contact counts for the children under our care.
We provide assessment and support for children with the following specialist needs or conditions:
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Developmental Assessment- We see preschool and school age children for developmental assessment when there are significant concerns regarding their development or possibility of severe disability.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- We provide multi-disciplinary specialist assessment along withSpeech and Language Therapists(SALT),PsychologistsandOccupational Therapists(OT) for preschool children.
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Physical disability- We provide initial assessment and ongoing support along withPhysiotherapists(PT),Occupational Therapists(OT) andSpeech and Language Therapists(SALT).
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Child in Care (CiC)- We conduct Initial Health Assessments and Review Health Assessments, working jointly with our specialist nursing team.
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Sensory Impairment- We provide multi-disciplinary and multi-agency clinics for children with hearing and visual impairment, jointly with specialist teachers,Speech and Language Therapists(SALT) and Orthoptists.
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Down Syndrome clinic - We provide developmental support for children with Down Syndrome (DS).
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our Community Paediatric Team based within Peterborough.
The post holder will provide quality evidence-based nursing advice, support and care for service users with or without learning disabilities & physical health needs as well as their carers within a multidisciplinary setting.
They will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in line with the agreed NMC standards specific to the role, and will have a working knowledge of local, national policies and legislation which govern current service provision.
The post holder will be responsible for identifying and contributing to the training needs of junior unregistered staff, and ensure that issues of equality, diversity and rights are dealt with in accordance with good practice and legislation.
They will ensure that effective communication pathways exist, and that they act within their sphere of responsibility. Supporting and delivering high quality, skilled care to identified children and young people in the clinic setting, their own homes, nursery or school settings, but will also experience working in alternative settings to ensure that the physical health needs of children and young people are met.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. Work as an active member of the Childrens Community Paediatric Team to support and promote continuity of care established for children, young people and families on the caseload.2. Develop an understanding of the health promotion priorities. Identifying and utilising opportunities to promote these within the workplace and during client contacts.3. Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health, independence, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for patients.4. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.5. To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per chaperone policy.6. To promote carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.7. Work with a mentor to take responsibility for continuing development of own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.8. Provide skilled nursing care and clinical interventions to children and young people within their own home, or other applicable venues such as outpatient clinics, to ensure families are supported in the care of their children at home under the direction of a Registered Learning disability or Childrens Nurse.9. Complete accurate client records in line with CPFT policy. Be aware of the requirements of both paper and electronic record keeping on SystmOne and other external health care systems.10. Maintain excellent communication with the child and family on the caseload and act as their advocate to ensure that they have ease of contact with the team, appropriate information and support. Records should reflect the childs care, present condition and progress and be available to colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities
1. Work as an active member of the Childrens Community Paediatric Team to support and promote continuity of care established for children, young people and families on the caseload.2. Develop an understanding of the health promotion priorities. Identifying and utilising opportunities to promote these within the workplace and during client contacts.3. Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health, independence, comfort, dignity, privacy and quality of life for patients.4. Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.5. To act as a chaperone for vulnerable children and young people as per chaperone policy.6. To promote carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.7. Work with a mentor to take responsibility for continuing development of own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.8. Provide skilled nursing care and clinical interventions to children and young people within their own home, or other applicable venues such as outpatient clinics, to ensure families are supported in the care of their children at home under the direction of a Registered Learning disability or Childrens Nurse.9. Complete accurate client records in line with CPFT policy. Be aware of the requirements of both paper and electronic record keeping on SystmOne and other external health care systems.10. Maintain excellent communication with the child and family on the caseload and act as their advocate to ensure that they have ease of contact with the team, appropriate information and support. Records should reflect the childs care, present condition and progress and be available to colleagues.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to GCSE A-C level or equivalent. You MUST have GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills in both Maths and English level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care or Equivalent
Desirable
- QCF in Care / Health & Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience
- Completed Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Health Care
- Working knowledge of Information Governance and Safeguarding
- Experience of working in a team to achieve good patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with complex needs/ disabilities.
- Experience of paediatric out patient settings.
- Understanding of communication with children and young people with complex needs.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbally and written, to be able to follow direction from a clinical supervisor and maintain patient records. Ability to overcome barriers to effective communication.
- Effective organisational skills, time management and ability to prioritise own workload. With ability to respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Is competent in undertaking clinical observations appropriate to care setting.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, etc.
- Willingness to develop phlebotomy skills & competency for children and young people.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with exposure to unpleasant conditions such as, bodily fluids, blood, pus may be required.
Other
Essential
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme.
- Valid UK driving license and use of vehicle for work.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
- Educated to GCSE A-C level or equivalent. You MUST have GCSE grade C or above or Functional Skills in both Maths and English level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care or Equivalent
Desirable
- QCF in Care / Health & Social Care Level 2/3 or equivalent experience
- Completed Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Health Care
- Working knowledge of Information Governance and Safeguarding
- Experience of working in a team to achieve good patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with complex needs/ disabilities.
- Experience of paediatric out patient settings.
- Understanding of communication with children and young people with complex needs.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbally and written, to be able to follow direction from a clinical supervisor and maintain patient records. Ability to overcome barriers to effective communication.
- Effective organisational skills, time management and ability to prioritise own workload. With ability to respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Is competent in undertaking clinical observations appropriate to care setting.
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered health or care professional
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, etc.
- Willingness to develop phlebotomy skills & competency for children and young people.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with exposure to unpleasant conditions such as, bodily fluids, blood, pus may be required.
Other
Essential
- Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme.
- Valid UK driving license and use of vehicle for work.
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).
