Overview
Due to additional funding, there is an exciting opportunity to expand the already well-established Special school and complex needs nursing team in Redbridge. We are looking for registered Paediatric nurses, who will work as a member of the Specialist School Nursing Team, supporting a defined caseload of children and young people aged 3-19 years with complex healthcare needs and disabilities within the community and school settings. You will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, being professionally and legally accountable. The post holder will work in schools, with children with a range of learning disabilities and complex health needs, in partnership with other professionals and agencies in order to meet identified care needs. The nursing team establish and maintain effective communication, working closely with parents and carers, education and other agencies to ensure the children achieve their full potential in school. If you enjoy caring for children with complex needs of all ages, in a growing and dynamic team, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Values
* We are kind.
* We are respectful.
* We work together with our communities.
Responsibilities and Service Development
These statements describe ongoing aims and responsibilities within the team: to assist and facilitate a flexible team approach in meeting the health needs of the local school age population working with members of the team to identify areas of service development which meet identified needs and government; to enable the team to develop and adapt to meet future health needs; to train and support non-medical staff to perform the day to day needs of the children; continence assessments and reviews; to encourage and facilitate the team to be reflective practitioners and to deliver effective research and evidence-based services; to support the team to work towards achieving the service and clinical governance targets; to co-ordinate holistic and equality of care in the provision of services to the school age population; to build alliances with GP surgeries, primary care practitioners and other allied statutory and voluntary agencies regarding issues relating to the team or the service they provide; to actively maintain and increase knowledge base and develop the special school and complex needs nursing service through evidence-based practice; to undertake mandatory training as required.
Induction and Employment Details
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters 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. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Benefits
* A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
* A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers, recognised as a Top 10 Family Friendly Employer by Working Families.
* Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
* Detailed information about wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in the provided link.
* Flexible working arrangements, including job share, part-time hours or other flexible patterns.
Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution of the Armed Forces community. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists.
About the Trust
Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We are CQC rated Good, with a journey toward Outstanding. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway, providing community and mental health care services to adults and children in these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest in development, as valued staff receive support and care. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and have been recognised by Working Families Top 10 Employers and Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work in the linked video.
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