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Job summary

Main area
Paediatrics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Secondment Cover)
Hours
Part time - 23 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7363095-B
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet
Town
Barnet
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive HCAS ( pro-rata )
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Children's Community Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The post holder will work under the direction of the Children’s Community Manager with responsibility for:

The assessment of care needs for all patients, ensuring appropriately planned care is both implemented and evaluated.

The Nurse is expected to work with minimal supervision and will be designated to take charge and work as a lone worker within the community on a regular basis.

The Nurse will provide care at home without supervision to facilitate the prevention of admission or reduction in hospitalisation.

The Nurse will act as an effective clinical leader and will ensure the clinical and professional development of all staff for whom they are responsible.

Circumstances may arise for the post holder to assist in providing clinical cover in all areas of the paediatric unit.

Main duties of the job

To assess individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate care given to patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

·         To provide efficient, effective and evidence-based nursing care to children and young people within the community setting.

·         To perform nursing procedures to a high standard in accordance with the Royal Free Clinical Practice Guidelines and policies and to ensure that these policies and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff within own management responsibility.

·         To be competent in the recognition and management of life-threatening emergencies in children and be able to carry these out in the community setting.

·         To be responsible for highlighting and identification of child protection concerns to the team leader/ child protection lead and auctioning concerns through child protection procedures. To ensure the team adhere to the child protection policies and guidelines.

·         To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records, using appropriate documentation and Nursing Information System, and ensure their confidentiality and safe keeping in accordance with the NMC and trust guidelines.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow  link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

skills/ experience

Essential criteria
  • RSCN / RN Child
  • Knowledge of student practice supervision and assessor responsibilities
  • 2 years acute paediatric experience
  • Safeguarding experience and training
  • Experience of supporting and developing junior staff
  • Experience of working with the MDT
  • Full drivers license and access to own car

Desirable

Desirable criteria
  • Other relevant post registration / professional development
  • Experience of managing a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ray Bywater
Job title
Children's Community Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 216 5242
Additional information

0208 216 5242

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