Community Outreach Children’s Nurse

Job title:

Community Outreach Children’s Nurse

Company

NHS

Job description

Introduced in March 2022 our Paediatric Virtual Ward is a new initiative allowing children and young people to receive care at home with support from the specialist paediatric team. This initiative has been widely recognised as a very positive experience for children, young people, their parents and carers.This is an extremely exciting opportunity to join our team to support our Paediatric Virtual Ward. We are looking for experienced paediatric nurses who will be able to integrate into our well-established community outreach team.The team works in collaboration with the medical team to admit children on the virtual ward, monitor and support during their stay and undertake nurse-led discharge plans.The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a passion for paediatric community nursing and a commitment to service development and excellence in care. You will be required to work flexibly including weekends.For further information or an informal discussion please contact Community Lead Nurse Louise Dunn for further information – ext 3423Main duties of the jobThe post holder will manage a varied caseload of eligible children aged 0-18 years, (up to age 19 years when attending a special school) to provide high quality nursing services in the community for children who meet the specific referral criteria. They will support the children’s ward to facilitate early discharge and prevent hospital admissions where possible.The post holder will support the implementation of effective care packages with children/young people and their families/carers and other members of the multi-agency team, by leading the discharge from hospital into the community, including the patients who meet the criteria for the newly established virtual ward.The post holder will be responsible for identifying and writing of guidelines, policies and standards relating to children/young people in line with government and Trust directives and monitoring standards through audit and evaluation.The post holder may be required to work flexibly during periods of annual leave in order to provide a community service.The post holder will participate in the education and training of nursing students on the community and will act as a role model to junior staff and other team members.About usAt the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.Date posted16 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year £31,365 – £37,890ContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number253-0924-6548015Job locationsRussells Hall HospitalPensnett RoadDudleyDY1 2HQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Children’s Nurse
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing or willingness to undertake.
• Educated to diploma level and can demonstrate experience of operating at this level

Desirable

• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.

ExperienceEssential

• Current children’s nurse experience
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge and TrainingEssential

• Current experience in the coordination of discharges from a children’s Ward.
• Current experience of working with Safeguarding issues and able to identify and refer to appropriate agencies.
• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues in children’s nursing.

Communication and Relationship SkillsEssential

• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Effective communication skills written and verbal

Analytical & Judgement SkillsEssential

• Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision making skills.
• Knowledge of effective people management and change management practices.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registered Children’s Nurse
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing or willingness to undertake.
• Educated to diploma level and can demonstrate experience of operating at this level

Desirable

• Educated to 1st degree level or evidence of study at degree level.

ExperienceEssential

• Current children’s nurse experience
• Evidence of professional development and regular study since qualification.
• Experience of close liaison with members of multidisciplinary team.

Knowledge and TrainingEssential

• Current experience in the coordination of discharges from a children’s Ward.
• Current experience of working with Safeguarding issues and able to identify and refer to appropriate agencies.
• Knowledge of current clinical development, evidence based practices and professional issues in children’s nursing.

Communication and Relationship SkillsEssential

• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels.
• Effective communication skills written and verbal

Analytical & Judgement SkillsEssential

• Effective leadership, good analytical and clinical decision making skills.
• Knowledge of effective people management and change management practices.
• Knowledge of clinical audit and effectiveness systems.

Expected salary

Location

Dudley

Job date

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:31:24 GMT

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