Job Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nurse (LD/Paediatric) to join our team. Squirrels is a residential respite unit for children with complex health needs and learning disabilities. The unit has 2 beds and provides short breaks for children aged 5—18 years in a home‑from‑home environment. The role includes 24‑hour shift rotation throughout the week and weekends.
Responsibilities
* Lead a shift, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the unit, allocating tasks and clinical duties.
* Provide quality care to children in partnership with families and carers as commissioned and described within the service specification.
* Assess the health and nursing care needs of children and young people within the individual care environment.
* Administer medications, treatments and interventions as prescribed and monitor their effects.
* Offer and provide relevant training, support and advice to teaching welfare and social services staff in relation to children and young peoples individual needs.
* Contribute to the development of guidelines, protocols and care pathways for the management of children with complex surgical problems, enteral feeding, oxygen, catheterisation etc.
* Comply with all policies, procedures, clinical protocols, standards and guidelines based on legislation, evidence‑based nursing practice and NMC guidelines for conduct and professional practice.
* Participate as part of an integrated team using a person‑centred approach to access, plan, implement and evaluate care delivered.
* Develop, implement and evaluate nursing care plans in partnership with the patient/young person families and carers whilst working in close cooperation with other disciplines.
* Assist the training of less experienced registered staff, nursing auxiliaries, health care assistants and student nurses, ensuring compliance to NMC standards to support learning and assessment in practice.
* Provide, implement and regularly assess the teaching of specific nursing techniques, including invasive procedures, to identified staff in a variety of settings.
* Support and train parents/carers in the correct use of identified medical equipment.
* Act as a specialist support, educator and resource to all other relevant professionals (e.g. health, education, social care and voluntary agencies).
* Support the Integrated Team Leader and Professional Champion in the development of the team and build on the existing service to meet the changing needs of children/young people with complex health care needs.
* Work with the Integrated Team Leader and Professional Champion to develop evidence‑based practice by utilising research and auditing clinical effectiveness for the children in the community.
* Ensure that all practice is in accordance with the most recent NMC Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics, standards for medicines, management and standards of record keeping.
* Ensure accurate record‑keeping as per Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.
* Adhere to the Medicines Management Code and NMC Standards for the safe keeping and administration of medicine.
* Contribute to the accuracy of statistical returns.
* Maintain awareness of clinical and professional developments in nursing and participate in nursing research to enhance patient care.
* Actively participate in the Trust Management, clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision.
* Attend staff meetings, training sessions and courses required.
* Provide support, guidance and supervision to junior staff as required.
Qualifications
* Experience working in partnership with parents and children, key professionals and agencies.
* Good communication skills, variety of clinical skills and knowledge.
* Ability to lead a shift and manage the smooth running of the unit.
* Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026.
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