Specialist Neurodevelopmental Nurse

1 month ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition.

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Specialist neurodevelopmental nurses on a permanent and fixed term basis to join our caring and progressive team in Gravesend.

You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Gravesend. Gravesend is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate the assessment and management of children and young people referred for assessment: ensuring the quality of care provision using Trust policies and guidelines and care pathways. To support diagnostic assessments undertaken by medical staff To assess for clinical prioritisation and create robust plans of care To regularly evaluate the service provided for children/young people whose lives are affected by neuro-developmental disorders, advising of changes to the delivery of care if they are needed. To provide support, education and advice to children with neuro-developmental disorders and their families, carers, health and education and other agencies, CAMHS, Social Services andother professionals. To provide and integrated service working closely with the paediatricians and other neuro-developmental nurses and liaising with CAMHS in selected cases. To improve an understanding knowledge and management neurodevelopmental conditions.

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values C ompassionate A spirational R esponsive E xcellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

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Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN, RN, RCN)/ SCPHN Qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

Community Nursing qualification. Masters level qualifications or equivalent experience. Non - Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

Significant experience as a Band 6 nurse level in paediatrics or children's services. A sound understanding of young people and difficulties that they can experience Confident in working with young people and their parent/guardian

Desirable

Community Paediatric background Specialist nursing background in developmental needs specialist schools.

Personal attributes

Essential

Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Desirable

Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively

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