Band 7 Senior Nurse for Children's Community Nursing
Band 7 Senior Nurse for Children's Community Nursing (Grade Band 7) – Permanent Contract – Hours
* Full time
* Part time
Site: Lansdowne Health Centre, Birmingham
Salary: £49,387–£56,515 per annum
Job ref: 820-7997447-CF
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated nurse passionate about working with children and young people in the community to join Birmingham Community Children's Nursing Team. Alongside the Clinical Service Manager and Team Leader, you will play an active part in clinical practice, education, research/audit and implementing national guidelines. The successful applicant will work as part of a well‑established dynamic team that provides specialist advice and support to children, young people and their families, and all members of the health care teams involved in the child/young person’s care. You will support the Clinical Service Manager, provide clinical leadership to the team and coordinate patient care.
Full time / part time / flexible hours of working will be considered at interview.
Main duties of the job
The post will work in conjunction with Children’s Palliative Nurses and other Specialist Services to support parents and carers of children with life‑limiting conditions. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and effectively, good organisational skills and evidence of continued professional development. Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you will facilitate optimum quality of life and deliver high‑quality care to children and their families with active referral to the children’s community nursing team. This will be achieved through specialist nursing interventions based on comprehensive holistic assessment, goal‑focused care planning and education and support to both children and their families.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
* First Level Registered Nurse
* Degree in children’s nursing / children’s palliative care or equivalent
* Evidence of continued education
* Independent supplementary prescriber or equivalent or willing to work towards
Experience
* Relevant experience in children’s community nursing or paediatric nursing care
* Significant experience of symptom management relating to complex health needs
* Significant experience of productive multi‑ and inter‑disciplinary working
* Experience in clinical (informal) and formal teaching
Skills/Knowledge
* Clinical skills underpinned by advanced knowledge of children’s community nursing care and current issues
* Ability to manage own caseload
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
* Knowledge of principles of research and audit
* Ability to translate evidence into practice
* IT competency with email, internet, Microsoft Office
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and with unpredictable work patterns, managing time, work, commitments and priorities to manage own caseload
* Ability to work as a member of a team
Other Job Requirements
* Access to independent means of transport
* Flexible approach to working hours, times and days of week
Benefits of working for us:
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area
* Discounts for local and national retailers
* Dedicated well‑being services for all employees
* Flexible working where possible
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences and perspectives. We are also committed to supporting the career progression of colleagues from under‑represented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles within the Division and the wider organisation.
Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview Scheme
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long‑term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, provided they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.
Promoting Workforce Equality
In response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under‑represented, BCHC is striving to redress these imbalances. The Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under‑represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria.
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