Children's Continuing Care Nurse
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,419.00 to £55,046.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46419.00 - £55046.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | London, N7 6LB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9220-25-0606 |
Summary
Provide direct care to children with complex health needs in the home setting. To train and develop Care staff through competencies to ensure they are sufficiently skilled to care for specific children on the complex care caseload. To assist the senior practitioner in the supervision, teaching and supporting of a team of associate carers that provide health care support for children dependent on technology. Supporting the Senior Practitioner in the review of care plans and outcomes, contributing to the regular reports for managers and commissioners. Involve parents and young people in service review. To attend staff and other relevant meetings/team days. To demonstrate a commitment to implement elements of clinical governance and to contribute to improving standards of care in line with recommendations To participate in research projects and /or innovations, including Quality Initiatives To participate in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing quality. To maintain up-to-date, accurate records, input work data into the computer and to provide written reports as requested To be aware of and act in accordance with agreed policy procedures legislation and NMC standards. Managerial 1. To assist in the development of policies and guidelines for the team. 2. To report accidents and incidents in accordance with health and safety policies 3. To participate in the management and supervision of Band 4 and below, participating in their orientation and training programme, ensuring identification, provision and evaluation of competencies are achieved. 4. To participate in the appraisal and performance review of staff, Band 4 and below. 5. To support the transition of care packages from children to adult services. Educational 1. To support the identification of training needs for all carers in order that appropriate training and learning opportunities are provided to achieve the agreed level of competence. 2. To support the training and development of training for staff/family members and other community organisations such as Respite centres/after school clubs and holiday schemes. Clinical To provide and assist with the nursing care of complex care children and young people in their homes and elsewhere in the community. Provide nursing Respite to the families of children & young people with complex nursing health needs once competent in the care of individual children. To be responsible to the Senior Practitioner for all aspects of their work. Safeguard and promote the welfare of children Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.