Community Paediatric Lead Nurse

If you're a Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC) with experience in paediatric complex care or clinical case load, then we encourage you to seize this opportunity and apply today.

This position opens the door to a fulfilling career. We provide a competitive salary, enticing bonuses, and comprehensive benefits to recognise your dedication.

Job Title: Paediatric Clinical Lead Nurse (Community)

Reporting to: Community Care Nurse Manager

Location: North region (based in Warrington, Liverpool or Manchester)

Salary: Competitive + up to £10,000 pa Bonus + Car Allowance £320pm

Who are we?

Today, with technology at the very core of its operations, Newcross is one of the UK’s leading providers of temporary nursing and healthcare staffing solutions with ambitions to become the world’s largest nursing platform. By creating a more dynamic, effective and efficient business model that will revolutionise the experience for both colleagues and clients, Newcross wants to redefine excellence in the healthcare industry and continually disrupt the market.

At Newcross, we are passionate about helping our colleagues realise their career potential. Our DNA is rooted in a relentless pursuit of excellence, where we will encourage you to constantly challenge yourself and break new ground. Join our supportive and collaborative team, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Be part of a company that believes nothing is too hard and seeks out exceptional individuals who are driven to facilitate high-quality care. Unlock your potential and embark on a rewarding career journey with Newcross Healthcare.

Who are you?

You will work as part of a National Team of Nurses for Newcross Healthcare. With an allocated territory you will have a dedicated case load, working as part of a team of HCA’s and Nurses to bring a first class level of care and support to our clients that they would expect.

You will be a Qualified Children’s Nurse with current and relevant NMC registration – RN8/RNC/RSCN , with good general experience within paediatric complex care or clinical case load experience.

We require you to have two years post qualification clinical working experience in a similar role, plus an up to date understanding of the relevant national standards and regulations e.g. CQC, Care Inspectorate Scotland/Wales

What will you do?

Whilst a full job description can be supplied here are a few of the key responsibilities for the role:

• Be physically visible and accessible to service users, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services
• Devise, implement and evaluate care plans, risk assessments and associated care documentation, whilst maintaining a person/care centred approach
• Work alongside and support the Registered Manager to ensure all referrals are reviewed and assessed
• A duty to maintain a safe service as a trusted voice and advisor to ensure full competency sign off.
• Support, Monitor and be accountable for delegated clinical tasks to Care Associates and Healthcare Workers
• Work closely with the Senior Clinical Lead Nurse to support the continual improvement of Community Care
• Provide clinical leadership, support, supervision and direction to the Care Associates and Healthcare Workers to carry out enhanced clinical care duties; maintaining their clinical training and competencies
• Proactive management and communication to ensure safe, responsive and effective care is provided to reduce risks
• To be solution driven and partake in crisis management of packages of care.
• Support Registered Manager with debriefing service users and carers following critical incidents and difficult situations
• Undertake clinical investigations where delegated
• Provide support and guidance out of hours via on call

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of leading a team, providing clinical leadership support, supervision and direction to Care Associate and Healthcare workers.
• Experience of Care Planning. Devising, implementing and evaluating Care Plans, Risk Assessments
• Experience of providing Support and Monitoring to Care Associates and Healthcare Workers
• Able to undertake Clinical Investigations where required
• Clinical Skills Tracheostomy, Ventilation, Cough assist, chest physiotherapy, dystonia, gastrostomy. (There will be some training given)

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC): You must be a Qualified Children’s Nurse with current and relevant NMC registration – RN8/RNC/RSCN.
• Experience: Two years post-qualification clinical working experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of relevant national standards and regulations (e.g., CQC, Care Inspectorate Scotland/Wales)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary + Up to £10,000 bonus
• Car Allowance + mileage
• Pension Scheme
• All IT Equipment Provided
• Training and Personal Development Support
• myHealthPlan: Access to a virtual GP and mental health support through a ‘best on class’ Colleague Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Perks at Work: Over 30,000 deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories including, groceries, fashion, electronics and more
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (rising to 33 after the first year and increasing with length of service)

Equality, diversity and inclusion:

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can assist.