Lincolnshire County Council

Children and Young Peoples Nurse (CYPN)

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and forward thinking registered child or adult nurse with a current NMC registration.

We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced registered child or adult nurses who have a passion to provide a public health model for children of school age up to 19 years (25SEND).

The team is county wide although the job role is based within the Boston and South Holland area of the county. The team ethos is supportive and caring with a strong restorative focus.

Full and part time Children and Young people's positions based in the Boston and South Holland locality working within our county wide Children and Young People's Nursing team.

We are seeking to recruit motivated practitioners with initiative and drive who are keen to contribute to the further development of our integrated childrens health service. The Children and Young People's Nurses work within Lincolnshire County Council very closely with Children's Services (childrens centres, early help and social care) and other agencies to improve outcomes and reduce health inequalities for children, young people and their families in our care. Because we work alongside our Childrens Services colleagues, we are able to provide a comprehensive package of care to ensure that our children are able to achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking practitioners who thrive upon innovation and are not averse to change. It is essential that you are a keen public health advocate who is passionate to provide a public health model to our school age children and their families.

You will need to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated skill mix team. You need to have excellent communication skills and experience of working in partnership across organisational boundaries.

You must be a registered nurse (paediatric/adult/mental health/learning disabilities) with a current NMC registration and relevant paediatric experience, Visits are required so you must be able to travel across the county in a timely manner.

What are we looking for?

A good understanding of childrens safeguarding
An individual who can be proactive and work autonomously as well as part of a team
Excellent organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
A good understanding of clinical governance and the CQC (Care Quality Commission) standards for community practice.
To be able to work in a changing environment and have the skills to support others in that situation.
To be committed to working collaboratively and in partnership with Early Help and Social Care colleagues to improve outcomes of children and young people.
Above all else you need to have a positive "can do" attitude and be passionate about making a difference for the children and young people of Lincolnshire

About us

We are offering a competitive salary of£33,024 - £36,648, generous annual leave with the opportunity to buy more . Exciting learning and development opportunities. A comprehensive emotional health and well-being package, benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.

Date posted

02 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,024 to £36,648 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0067-LCC-20649

Job locations

Carlton Centre

Carlton Road

Boston

Lincolnshire

PE21 8LN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Director Area: Children's Services

Job Ref Number: 02360

Service Area: Children's Health 0-19 (25 SEND)

Grade: 8

Job Title: Children & Young People's Nurse

PURPOSE OF JOB: The Children's Health Service 0-19, alongside others, will support the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme (HCP) across Lincolnshire for children, young people and their families (aged 0 19 years) and up to the age of 25 years for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).The Children & Young People's Nurses (CYP Nurse) will ensure that children, young people and families can access timely, expert advice and intervention from a CYP Nurse on specific health issues when they need it. The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional conduct.

MAIN DUTIES:

1 - Under the supervision of the Senior Children & Young People's Nurse, deliver care programmes/packages care programmes /packages that promote a child or young person's health safety and development and that support a child or young person's individual health needs that are outside of the responsibility of specialist health care services e.g. continence, enuresis, nutrition, healthy weights.

2 - Work with the childrens health service developing and maintaining appropriate relationships with individuals, families, service users, stakeholders, and support an integrated provision of services to children, young people and their families as part of the Council's Early Help approach.

3 - Where relevant, liaise with other members of the 0-19 (25, SEND) children's services workforce e.g. early help, social care to identify/agree how the needs of the child or young person are best met and when/where additional support is required.

4 - Under the supervision of the Senior Children & Young People's Nurse deliver specific health interventions/care programmes based on individual health needs assessments to children and young people on a child protection plan, child in need and TAC relevant to the child's individual needs and act in accordance with safeguarding policy and procedures.

5- Utilise specialist clinical skills using evidence based practice to identify any risks and needs in protecting children and adhere to agreed safeguarding policies and procedures.

6 - Support managers within Children's Services in the delivery of operational objectives, plans and targets and to review and monitor these to improve team / directorate policy by operating effectively as a member of the Children's Services Directorate

7 - In consultation with the Senior children & Young People's Nurse, respond to urgent requests from GPs, Paediatricians and teachers in line with local standard operating procedure(SOP).

8 - Participate in the development of quality intervention and excellent standards through quality audits.

9 - Act as a role model to others helping them to manage uncertainty and to respond positively and creatively to change.

10 - Provide clinical advice to the single of access (SPA) on a rota basis within the hours of 8am-8pm in line with the local standard operating procedure.

11 - Provide clinical expert advice and guidance as appropriate for own area of expertise within the 6-19 (25 SEND) Childrens Health Service.

12 - Under the supervision of the Senior Children & Young People's Nurse act as lead professional where relevant and the child or young person is in receipt of a children and young people's health intervention/care programme.

13- Undertake anaphylaxis training with schools where there is a specific need e.g. child new to school what uses an EPIPEN or similar device.

14 - Requirement to work evenings and weekends as required and as part of a rota.

GENERAL

The post-holder is required to take personal responsibility for contributing to organisational transformation and changes in ways of working, maximising the benefits and efficiencies for both internal and external customers, including the promotion and use of selfservice to achieve maximum cost effectiveness.

The postholder is expected to work to the Lincolnshire County Council Core Values and Behaviours and to carry out the duties in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council policies.

Other Duties - The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.

Safeguarding - All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Lincolnshire County Council Safeguarding Policy. In addition employees working with children and vulnerable adults have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work.