Lead Children's Nurse — Complex Disabilities Care

Salutem Care & Education; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is recruiting a Nurse to join our residential team in Cardiff, supporting 8 children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. You will lead healthcare plans and oversee safe administration of medications, ensuring compliance with CIW and NMC guidance.

The role involves clinical assessments, delivering nursing input, and training staff in medication administration and health promotion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee children's healthcare plans, ensuring safe management and administration of medication per CIW/HIW/NMC guidance.
• Undertake clinical assessments and deliver nursing input and healthcare interventions as required.
• Provide training, support and supervision to staff in medication administration, clinical practice and health promotion.
• Assess and sign off staff clinical competencies, including Enteral Feeding, Epilepsy Emergency Rescue, Stoma Care, Suppositories, Enema Administration and Oxygen Therapy.
• Promote safeguarding of children's physical health and emotional wellbeing.
• Coordinate health appointments and ensure attendance across the team.
• Participate in weekly Integrated Care and Wellbeing Meetings.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and ensure compliance with CIW standards.

Job description

Salutem Care & Education is recruiting a Nurse to join our residential team in Cardiff, supporting 8 children and young people with complex disabilities and health needs. You will lead healthcare plans and oversee safe administration of medications, ensuring compliance with CIW and NMC guidance.

The role involves clinical assessments, delivering nursing input, and training staff in medication administration and health promotion.