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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B8a Advanced Practitioner for SEND to join CDC nursing in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham NELFT. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team within our children’s service, working collaboratively with our partner agency for the benefit of children with special educational needs and disabilities and their families’/carers’. The service supports babies, children and young people in the borough across health visiting, school nursing and specialist teams, working collaboratively to ensure BCYP with additional needs (SEND) are assessed, diagnosed and supported appropriately to improve support and outcomes for their future. Working with our local partners to ensure the local offer is reflective of service provision that is responsive to needs. This is an exciting time to join our children’s service, and drive innovation for BCYP with SEND forward. This includes the development of neighbourhood MDTs and our own Proactive care pilot for children which has made significant impact on children with complex health needs accessing their education.
This is a full-time post with the opportunity for innovation in service provision working with the Consultant Nurse to ensure that Barking & Dagenham lead the way in meeting the needs of our diverse population. Working on QI projects and co‑production to ensure the local needs are the drivers for change.
The post holder will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant subject or have completed the Advanced Nurse Practitioner training at Master’s degree level, and will hold the V300 non‑medical prescribing course.
Responsibilities
* Act as a role model for the wider teams and service.
* Support and manage the Specialist School Nursing Team.
* Be responsible for undertaking comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations, initiating referrals and investigations, working closely with the Consultant Paediatricians, ANP for ADHD and Consultant Nurse.
* Be involved in establishing, delivering and leading a comprehensive service within community service for children with SEND.
* Work with parents/carers and local stakeholders to deliver innovative and impactful interventions and strategies.
Values
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
Strive to provide the best care by the best people.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Compensation
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part‑time).
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Denise Edwards, Consultant Nurse for children – Email: Denise.Edwards@nelft.nhs.uk, Phone: 07976427955. Alternatively, please contact Gemma McCool, Named Nurse for LAC – Email: Gemma.McCool@nelft.nhs.uk, Phone: 07740422915.
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