Bank - 0-19 Community Nurse | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

1. Assist the 0-19 Team in their duties where appropriate. 2. Support and assist Nursery Nurses as required. Clinical Skills 1. Undertake interventions as directed by the Specialist Community Practitioner, e.g. immunisation and vaccination, screening. 2. Assess the health needs of the child and community involving the carer and/or child in the process of meeting those health needs. 3. Monitor the health of the child and to involve the carers in promoting optimum health and development of the child. 4. Liaise with other statutory and voluntary agencies and maintain good working relationships, making referrals and consulting as necessary. 5. Be aware of the deviations from the norm in health and behaviour and to intervene to protect vulnerable children by prompt action by referral. 6. Assist the Specialist Community Practitioner at Child Health Clinics monitoring the growth of babies and children, advising parents on aspects of parenting within his/her knowledge base and referring to the Specialist Community Practitioner where there are problems or more detailed advice is required. 7.Carry out home visits as delegated by the Specialist Community Practitioner.

We are looking for qualified nurses who are passionate and motivated to provide high-quality care in children's services. Applicants must be registered with the NMC and have experience and/or relevant qualifications in working with children and young people. Temporary positions are available, including block bookings and ad-hoc shifts. Ability to travel effectively and efficiently throughout all localities and surrounding areas is integral to the post. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a car for work purposes. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled applicants.

North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) is the leading provider of community healthcare services in South West Essex. Among the community services we provide we deliver children's services including health visitor, school nurse, children's therapies and specialist children's services.

We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:

• Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;
• Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;
• My Trust Benefits discount scheme;
• Access to the NHS pension scheme;
• Paid mandatory training;
• Opportunities for locally agreed training;
• Flexibility of hours/location;
• Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;
• Free uniform