Staff Nurse - Band 5

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and flexible nurse to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality care and support for children with learning disabilities and complex health needs. You will be part of a nurturing environment where you can develop your clinical and managerial skills while making a significant impact on the lives of children and their families. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team culture, this position promises a fulfilling career path for both newly qualified and experienced nurses. Join a team that puts people at the heart of its mission and values excellence, collaboration, and integrity.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts with retailers

Wellbeing support

Staff networks and support group

Qualifications

• Professional nurse with a focus on children with learning disabilities.
• Experience in developing and reviewing personalized care plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review personalized care plans for children.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to children with complex health needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Child-Centered Approach

Team Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Medication Administration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Tools

Care Planning Software

Job description

B5 RNLD /RSCN Children's respite - Learning disabilities

We are looking for a professional, enthusiastic & flexible nurse to join our dedicated team at Lyndon House. Our service provides high-quality care & support to children with learning disability, complex health needs & / or behaviours of concern, giving families and children much needed respite.

In this role you will gain a diverse range of clinical, managerial, & professional skills & will have a child-centred approach. As the service provides overnight care, you will be required to work shifts as part of a 24-hour rota.

We offer a welcoming & supportive team, training & professional development opportunities, the chance to gain experience in paediatric learning disability nursing, and a varied & fulfilling role where no two days are the same.

The role is suitable for newly qualified & experienced nurses, as we can tailor opportunities & support to match your individual needs & career goals.

Ensure your supporting information clearly explains why you have applied for this role, why you believe you are a strong candidate, & your motivation for working with children with learning disabilities.

Sponsorship is NOT AVAILABLE for this role. If you require sponsorship, please DO NOT APPLY.

For further information please contact Charlotte Appleby, Nurse Manager or Rebecca Gordon, Deputy Manager at Lyndon House on 0121 742 5897.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and regularly review personalised care plans to ensure they meet the child's evolving needs.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic care.
• Document care plans accurately, ensuring they align with best practices and service policies.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to children with complex health needs.
• Identify potential risks to the child's health, safety, and well-being within the respite setting.
• Conduct and update risk assessments, implementing appropriate measures to minimise hazards.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in line with policies and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor and assess children's health, responding to any changes in their condition.
• Provide care for children with gastrostomies and other specialist needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities while maintaining the child's dignity and independence.
• Promote a child-centred approach ensuring the needs and preferences of each child are respected.
• Safeguard and protect children in accordance with national and local policies.
• Support families by providing advice, emotional support, and education on managing their child's condition.
• Responsible for continuing professional development and attend relevant training.
• Act as a role model for junior staff and students, providing supervision and mentorship, where appropriate.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support group.

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Charlotte Appleby Job title: Nurse Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0121 742 5897