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Prif leoliad
Paediatrics
Gradd
6
Contract
Cyfnod Penodol: 1 flynedd (Maternity Leave Cover)
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
34.5 awr yr wythnos (The role includes working weekends evenings and bank holidays)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
252-7524285
Cyflogwr
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Darent Valley Hospital
Tref
Dartford
Cyflog
£40,617 - £48,778 incl HCAS per annum pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
21/10/2025 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust logo

Sister, Children’s Hospital at Home Team (CHAHT)

6

Trosolwg o'r swydd

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 RNC to work within the CHAHT and care for children and young people to enable early discharge from, and prevent admission to hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative nurse to join our Paediatric Service to work as part of our specialist nursing team supporting the Children’s Hospital At Home Team (CHAHT). This service supports the Paediatric service, including Paediatric Emergency Department (PED), Willow ward team and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU).

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something exceptional in this patch of Kent, the Garden of England. You will involved in the continuation of the CHAHT based at DVH, facilitating early discharge of children and young people from PED, PAU and Willow and preventing admissions. You will be part of a team of  Band 6 nurses working as part of the CHAHT and you will work closely with the Band 7 Team Leader. The CHAHT is a dynamic team incorporating specialist nurses working alongside children’s and primary care teams, evolving and offering an excellent service for children and young people within the locality, forging strong links with community and tertiary services. 

Applicants who have applied within the past five months do not need to submit another application.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The successful candidate will work across Children’s Services as part of the CHAHT team, providing clinical, specialist and holistic support and care to children and young people in their own home.

We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated clinical nurse, with knowledge and experience in children’s nursing in an acute or primary care setting. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your own workload effectively. You will be dedicated and passionate in your role working with children and young people whilst demonstrating excellent leadership and team working. You will be energetic and dedicated in working as an advocate in support of our children, young people and their families.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide advice and support in relation to management of children and young people and will be expected to provide clinical advice and educational support to staff within the Trust.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

 If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. Due to the government regulations for mandatory vaccinations for COVID-19 for NHS employees, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. In order to comply with our duty of care, we require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Your vaccination status will be a condition of your employment and evidence of vaccination will be obtained during the recruitment process, unless you are medically exempt.

 Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

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General responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
Managerial responsibilities
Professional responsibilities
Education and development responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the  attached job description.

Manyleb y person

Education and Training

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • RN Child/RSCN – BSc
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Respiratory qualification or experience
  • Mentorship Course

Knowledge and Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Administration of medications via IV, IM and SC routes
  • Well-developed IT skills, data collection and internet skills
  • Phlebotomy/Venepuncture
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Use of central lines
  • Respiratory assessment inc. chest auscultation
  • Knowledge of PAS and EPR systems

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Extensive post registration experience of working autonomously gained through previous working with children and families in the community/ED environment.
  • • Broad range of experience within the field of sick children’s nursing
  • • Demonstrate a good knowledge of recent developments in paediatric care
  • • Good understanding of Safeguarding issues and policy framework
  • • Previous experience of research/audit/benchmarking
  • • Able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care
  • • Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
  • • Able to communicate sensitively and empathetically with children, young people and their families and carers. This requires a high level of interpersonal skills and empathy.
  • • Excellent verbal and written communication and record keeping skills
  • • Good hand-eye coordination. Manipulation and dexterity e.g. using port-a-cath needles and obtaining peripheral bloods
  • • Ability to demonstrate use of initiative both interpersonally and clinically
  • • Knowledge of clinical governance and how it is applied to clinical practice
  • • Car driver with clean license and use of vehicle for business purposes.
  • Ability to influence and negotiate with others
  • Peripheral Cannulation & Phlebotomy
Meini prawf dymunol
  • • Experience or participation in service development projects
  • • Experience in Teaching

Personal Attributes

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • • Knowledge of our Business
  • • Committed to improving services.
  • • Committed to hitting targets.
  • • Committed to 6 C’s.
  • • Good Interpersonal Skills.
  • • Able to work individually and as part of a team
  • • Flexible approach to meeting service & client needs
  • • Time management skills and ability to prioritise.

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Enw
Shelley Yong
Teitl y swydd
Team Leader CHAHT
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01322 428819
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Nurse to have experience as Band 6 with at least 12 months experience in role 

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