The special school nurse will support children who are within 7 of Enfield's special schools being the main link to 1 of the SEN schools in Enfield. To be a key professional working alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT), to provide a full range of services for the individual child & family. To be an expert clinical children's nurse to meet the needs of a diverse and challenging group of children and young people. To assess and review children and young adults who may require medical intervention or follow-up care or treatment and assist in the transition process to adult services. Main duties of the job
Provide Specialist Paediatric care, advice and clinical management for a defined caseload of children and young adults. Work together with the special schools nursing team, coordinating multidisciplinary assessments meeting the needs of the child. Provide information for children & families, in an accessible manner, to enable understanding and informed decision making about the course of their care. Act as a Lead Professional where appropriate, liaising with education, social services, health, and the voluntary sector to optimize the child's quality of life. Be sensitive to the cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families from all ethnic/cultural backgrounds. Work as a skilled team member, providing support to colleagues. Contribute to the educational needs for the MDT ensuring their capability and confidence to care for the child in the educational setting. Act as a mentor for students. Job Responsibilities
Provide Specialist Paediatric care, advice and clinical management for a defined caseload of children and young adults. Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments meeting the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of the child and family. Provide psychological support and advice to the child/young person and their family. Be aware of and work constructively with areas of conflict expressed or implied by children, families, and other professionals. Facilitate competent liaison with all members of the MDT, Community and Primary Care Services for individual families. Identify the specific needs and outcomes for individual children and their families and facilitate meeting these needs. Participate in education programmes within and outside of the local borough. Be aware of and act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct. Maintain and develop personal knowledge of the specialty. Work as part of a Special School Nursing Team. Contribute to the development of the service. Ensure that, where possible, all aspects of clinical practice are evidence-based. Person Specification
Qualifications
RSCN or Child Branch Qualification (or equivalent) Learning Disability Qualified preferably Community nursing degree, or be willing to work towards this in post ENB 988 or equivalent teaching and assessing course Evidence of continuing professional development Experience with Children with complex care/palliative care needs within a community setting/Hospital setting and or school setting. Experience with Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities Community nursing experience Multi-agency & multi-disciplinary work experience Relevant post-registration experience as a children's nurse, including acute experience Experience or working with children with special needs & complex health care needs in a school setting Experience in managing staff Experience in teaching staff (internally/externally) Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of Child Protection procedures Knowledge of safeguarding children issues Strong clinical skills Experience of clinical procedures practiced in a community setting Knowledge of Health and Safety policy and guidance Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust £42,939 to £50,697 a year inclusive of Outer HCAS (pro rata) per annum.
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