Community Children's Nurse
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Community Children's Nurse
£43780
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6d9817d408aa4eab96e8f9420aad788e
Full Job Description
- The post holder will be responsible for the on-going assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
- To be involved in discharge planning meetings with support from other team members informing the meetings of the role of the CCNT and what is expected of the family and what can be provided by the team.
- To establish or maintain relationships with the child and family where relevant whilst the child is an inpatient in hospital to help facilitate smooth discharge.
- To advise encourage, support and monitor the care being undertaken at home. If the child has equipment being provided by the Team to ensure that it is regularly serviced and maintained.
- The post holder will take responsibility for ensuring adequate supplies for a delegated caseload of children who require equipment and consumables within the home.
- To ensure that care plan and assessments are kept up to date and any changes recorded in a timely manner.
- To inform team leader or in the absence of them a band 6 of any concerns related to the care in the home or school.
- The post holder is responsible for maintaining their own knowledge and competencies in accordance with Trust policies and the NMC code of professionals conduct.
- To provide accurate patient records of all aspects of care of children in order to promote continuity of care.
- Liaise relevant information with the Hackney Ark MDT and other professional's involved in the care of the child.
We are looking for an, enthusiastic and highly motivated registered children's nurse to join our team. You will be a RSCN/RN (Child) and will be responsible for delivering a high standard of nursing care. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working effectively within a team.
You will understand the importance of patient care and be able to demonstrate ability in the assessment, planning, provision and evaluation of care of sick children and be able to make effective decisions in partnership with children, families & the multi-disciplinary team.
You will be based within the Community Children's Nursing team based at hackney Ark. The team offer a 7-day service and you will be working within the generic caseload.
If you are Paediatric Nurse looking to progress your career in a leading-edge environment, think about joining the Homerton Healthcare. Diverse, modern and progressive, we're equipped with the very latest technology, and pioneer new ways of working in an inner-city environment., Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.