Salary:
1,000 - 100,000 GBP

Yearly based

Location:

united kingdom

Job Posted:
2 weeks ago
Job Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Job summaryCroydon Health Services offers a truly integrated approach to paediatric nursing across our acute and community services. Supporting seamless pathways for children and young people between the hospital and their home for children requiring short-term admissions to those with long-term health needs.Do you want to be part of our growing team at an exciting time? We have vacancies and development opportunities available for Children's Nurses at band 5, band 6 and band 7 to join our fantastic teams on Rainbow Children's Unit at CUH and in the community as part of the Children's Community Nursing Team and the Paediatric Neurodisability Nursing Team. Supported by specialist services you will have the opportunity to develop your nursing career across a variety of fields in our acute or community services.The open day offers a great opportunity for you to meet with some of our nurses and learn more about working in Croydon. We can help you to explore the job opportunities we have and discuss how we can support you in your career.Main duties of the jobSenior Community Children's NurseThe team works in partnership with health and social care organisations reducing the need for hospital intervention. You will be working alongside and under the guidance of senior colleagues working within specific competencies to provide care in Children and Young people's homes.As a team we have strong connections and opportunities for joint working with the Paediatric Neurodisability Nursing Team based within special schools. Together the teams work in partnership ensuring the co-ordination and case management of these Children and Young people to ensure their needs are met.Caseload needs of the Children and young people on your caseload will include care and use of central venous and intravenous devices and pumps, tracheostomy, naso- gastric and gastrostomy tubes, saturation monitors, suction machines, oxygen concentrators and cylinders and ventilators and any other nursing care/procedures. With the support of our practice education team, you will be supported to obtain/maintain competencies. There are opportunities to have protected time working across paediatrics in Croydon to get to know your caseload in acute/school environment, develop or further your clinical skills and to work within the MDT in advocating for your patients.About usCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on this role please see the attached JD and PS information.Flexible working patterns are supported within the team - please feel free to make contact to discuss the role and work out if Croydon is your next career move.For further information on the role , kindly contact Charlotte ConwayCar driver and own car essential but there may be flexibility so please contact us.Interview date: TBCPerson SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssentialAbility to work as part of the primary and multidisciplinary healthcare teamsAbility to transfer nursing skills from hospital to home setting.Ability to manage time effectivelyAbility to prioritise care and support team objectivesQualificationsEssentialRSCN/Child Branch / RN ChildEvidence of study at diploma or degree levelDesirablePost registration qualification 415/405Specialist practitioner Community Children's Nursing qualificationknowledge and understandingEssentialAble to demonstrate understanding of professional and personal accountabilityKnowledge and Understanding of Clinical supervision.Understanding of current child protection policy and proceduresKnowledge and understanding of clinical governance.Evidence of professional updatingDesirableUnderstanding of autonomous practice and responsibiliyExperienceEssentialExperience of working in Children's community nursingRecent experience of working in acute children's nursing.Discharge planning experience.Teaching and supervising of parents and colleagues.Experience working as a band 6 in acute or community settingDesirablePrevious Community experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCroydon Health Services NHS TrustAddressCroydon Health Services12-18 Lennard RoadCroydonCR7 7YEEmployer's websitehttps://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

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