Children's Community Nurse

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Paediatric nurse who is committed to providing quality nursing care in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values. The service currently comprises of a proactive team of nurses that provides Nursing care and family support to children with Chronic and Complex Needs, Palliative Care as well as children with Acute Nursing needs. The post requires an individual with excellent communication and time management skills, who can prioritise their workload and respond to unexpected demands and scenarios. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be provided with an individualised and structured orientation programme . This will allow the candidate to develop the required high-level skills and knowledge to assess, implement and evaluate the care needs in a variety of settings including the child's home/ clinics / schools and nursery autonomously. In addition, you will receive regular coordinated supervision and feedback from a variety of sources to allow you to contribute to our services ethos of placing children, young people, and families first. If the role of Children Community Nursing appeals to you, and you have the qualities we are looking for, share our values and feel excited by the prospect of how we can complement your professional career; then we'd love to hear from you., This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible. Job description, This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible. Person Specification Professional Registration Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
  
  Registered Nurse - RN - Child / RSCN
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
Desirable
• Mentorship of students qualification
Knowledge and skills Essential
• Knowledge and skills relating to children with lifelong needs
• Sound knowledge and experience of general children's clinical procedures based on research evidence
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written / interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate involvement in teaching and mentoring
Person Specification Professional Registration Essential
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Qualifications Essential
• Registered Nurse - RN - Child / RSCN
• Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
Desirable
• Mentorship of students qualification
Knowledge and skills Essential
• Knowledge and skills relating to children with lifelong needs
• Sound knowledge and experience of general children's clinical procedures based on research evidence
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written / interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate involvement in teaching and mentoring
  
  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.