Specialized Healthcare Professional for Children's Needs
5 days ago
Company Overview
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that operates with a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the benefits of a social enterprise with the employment advantages of local government.
Job Description
The position involves delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people with SEND in Dysart and Bedelsford special schools, at home, and within community services. The nursing team forms part of the Integrated Service for Children with Disabilities (ISCD), working across health, education, and social care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of clinical nursing care.
- Delivery of specialist nursing care, including administration of medication, suctioning, tracheostomy care, gastrostomy management, enteral feeding, seizure management, and holistic family support for children/young people and their families.
- Delivery of specialist training for families and care support staff.
- Attendance at multi-professional meetings, including child protection case conferences.
- Providing health advice for education, health, and care plans.
- Nursing sleep service – supporting children with sleep difficulties, reviewing sleep medication, and offering support and strategies to parents.
- Mentoring, supporting, and supervising junior staff and student nurses.
About You
- Registered Children’s Nurse (RN Child/RSCN) or RGN with relevant experience.
- Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in nursing.
- Community/special school nursing experience.
- Experience working with children and young people with disabilities/complex health needs.
- Knowledge of statutory legislation (e.g., Children's Act) and national policy drivers affecting children's services and your role.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
- Experience supporting staff and students and providing supervision.
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload with minimal supervision.
- Safeguarding knowledge and experience.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Car driver and access to a car for work purposes.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of £40,833 - £48,060 per annum, based on SCP30-SCP37. Additional benefits include:
- 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, plus an additional day off in your birthday month.
- Tailored induction sessions.
- Local Government salary and pension scheme.
- Flexible working options.
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
- A range of staff benefits and discounts.
- An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.
What We Offer
We are committed to creating a positive supportive environment where you can thrive. Our company offers a wide range of resources, flexible working options, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Important Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please ensure you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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