Children's Complex & Continuing Care Nurse | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Oldham is seeking a Band 6 registered children's nurse to join their innovative Children's Community Long-Term Ventilation & Complex Needs Nursing Service. This role involves delivering expert, compassionate care to children with complex health needs in community settings, creating personalized care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The Trust offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to improving the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in children's nursing, particularly with long-term ventilation needs.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong advocacy skills to support families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to children with complex health needs.
• Develop coordinated care plans for young patients.
• Support families in navigating complex healthcare.

Skills

Registered Children's Nurse

Ability to work in dynamic environments

Excellent communication skills

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Join Our Passionate Team in Transforming Children's Care

Are you a dedicated Band 6 registered children’s nurse with a heart for making a real difference? Do you thrive in dynamic, community-based environments where every day brings new opportunities to impact young lives?

We’re looking for an experienced nurse to become a vital part of our innovative Children’s Community Long-Term Ventilation & Complex Needs Nursing Service. Based in the vibrant Oldham locality, our service delivers expert care right in family homes and community settings—creating a truly personalised and compassionate approach.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, talented team that values your expertise and passion
• Access exciting professional development, including V300 Nurse Prescriber training
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to fit your lifestyle
• Engage with initiatives like SCARF for a rewarding work environment
• Thrive in a family-friendly workplace that champions your growth, innovation, and well-being

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to truly make a difference every day, improving lives and shaping the future of children’s community care.

Ready to take the next step? Come and see for yourself what makes our team special. We can't wait to welcome you onboard.

Join Our Specialised Children's Nursing Team and Make a Lasting Difference

Service/Ward/Department Overview:

As a vital member of our Children’s Long-Term Ventilation and Complex Needs team, you'll play a key role in delivering expert, compassionate care to some of our most vulnerable children. Your clinical skills may also be called upon to support other areas within our wider children’s community nursing service, ensuring holistic and flexible care tailored to each child's needs.

Role Highlights:

• Collaborate closely with dedicated team members and a diverse range of multidisciplinary partners
• Help develop personalised, coordinated care plans for children and young people with complex health needs, including those reliant on medical technology or facing life-limiting conditions
• Be a beacon of support, advocacy, and expert guidance for families navigating complex care journeys

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of children’s community nursing—helping to improve quality of life and provide life-changing care in the comfort of home or community settings.

Are you ready to bring your skills to a place where your work truly matters? Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

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.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025