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Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be an experienced nurse in children's or learning disability nursing, with skills in complex care, excellent communication, flexibility, good organization, safeguarding knowledge, and training ability.
  • You will assess patients, manage clinics and medication, provide clinical care, and support safeguarding efforts for children, parents, and education staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Requirements

  • - Experienced nurse, trained in either children’s nursing or learning disability nursing
  • - Up to date clinical nursing skills to care for children with complex health needs such as epilepsy, enteral feeding, and tracheostomy care
  • - Excellent communication skills
  • - Flexible to the needs of the children and the service
  • - Good organisational skills
  • - Demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding
  • - Confident in delivering training to school staff and carers

Responsibilities

  • - Implementing assessments
  • - Management of medical clinics
  • - Provision of clinical care
  • - Management of medication
  • - Safeguarding and support to education staff, parents and students
  • - Ensuring a high quality service for children, their parents, adult patients and the professional colleagues involved

FAQs

What type of nursing experience is required for this position?

The position requires experience in either children's nursing or learning disability nursing, along with up-to-date clinical nursing skills.

What age range of children will the Special School Nurse be working with?

The Special School Nurse will be working with children and young people aged 4 to 19 years.

What specific health needs will the nurse be addressing?

The nurse will be addressing complex health needs such as epilepsy, enteral feeding, and tracheostomy care.

Will the Special School Nurse be working alone?

No, the nurse will be supported by a Special School Nursing Assistant and will be part of a wider team of Special School Nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Is training provided for new hires?

Yes, a comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction is provided to introduce new hires to the role.

What support and benefits are offered to Special School Nurses?

Benefits include a car lease scheme, flexible working options, annual travel card loan, and opportunities for training, support, and career development.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Amanda Dunn, Team Lead, at Amanda.dunn4@nhs.net or by phone at 07580712598.

What is the location of the job?

The job is based at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School in Westminster.

Are there opportunities for career development within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for training, support, and career development as part of the role.

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Our vision is to provide great care closer to home by following 4 values: Quality, Relationships, Delivery & Community

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a wide range of community health services, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care, across central London. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that enhances health and well-being in the community. Their purpose is to support individuals by providing excellent care in their homes and local settings, promoting independence, and integrating services to meet diverse patient needs.