Community Children’s Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Trust; West Boldon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent opportunities for career/pro

NHS Discount across a wide range of...

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Community Children's Nurse to deliver high-quality, child-centred nursing care across Oxfordshire, including continuing care, respite, palliative and end-of-life support, in the home and community settings.

You will work with families, schools and other agencies to support families, coordinate care, and advocate for children's rights; core hours are 08:00–20:00, seven days a week, with shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual programmes of care within the Community Children's Nursing Service.
• Support children and young people with complex, acute, life-limiting and end-of-life care needs, enabling them to receive care safely at home.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers and families to build confidence and competence in caring for their child and promoting positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with community teams, schools, hospitals and external agencies to ensure coordinated, seamless care for children and their families.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, acting as a clinical resource and providing specialist advice and support to colleagues and partner organisations.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and learning opportunities for junior staff and students, supporting their development and performance.
• Promote high standards of professional practice through effective record keeping, clinical governance, safeguarding, evidence-based care and advocacy for children's rights.

Job description

Are you an experienced Children's Nurse looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking a compassionate Community Children's Nurse to join our team delivering high-quality care across Oxfordshire. This role involves providing specialist nursing care and advice to children with acute and long-term conditions, disabilities and complex health needs, including continuing care, respite, palliative and end-of-life care.

You will work with families, supporting care at home and advocating for the child's wishes and best interests. Working with health, education and social care partners, you will help deliver family-centred care.

The Oxfordshire Community Children's Nursing Team supports children and young people from birth to 18 years with complex health needs across the county. Based in Witney and supporting the West Oxfordshire locality, you will also travel across the county.

We offer induction, supervision and development opportunities.

Core service hours are 08:00-20:00, 7 days a week. Staff work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

This role is subject to evaluation and duties may change.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, child-centred nursing care, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individual programmes of care within the Community Children's Nursing Service.


• Support children and young people with complex, acute, life-limiting and end-of-life care needs, enabling them to receive care safely at home.


• Work in partnership with parents, carers and families to build confidence and competence in caring for their child and promoting positive outcomes.


• Collaborate with community teams, schools, hospitals and external agencies to ensure coordinated, seamless care for children and their families.


• Manage and prioritise an allocated caseload, acting as a clinical resource and providing specialist advice and support to colleagues and partner organisations.


• Provide supervision, mentorship and learning opportunities for junior staff and students, supporting their development and performance.


• Promote high standards of professional practice through effective record keeping, clinical governance, safeguarding, evidence-based care and advocacy for children's rights.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, schools and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"\

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"\

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development


• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service


• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers


• Lease car scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Mental Health First Aiders


• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)


• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

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