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SalaryWe have an opportunity for a children’s nurse to join the children’s Continence team . The team work with children and young people within clinic settings, planning and delivering nurse led community children's continence clinics .The team work and support within special schools and other community settings. The clinician will hold a caseload ensuring effective relationships and collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team . They will provide advice and support and guidance to children and their families .
There will be opportunities to undertake specific training relevant to the area of work and opportunity for progression within the role working towards a band 6 position with gaining experience and having undertaken key study within this specialist area
The applicant must be , dedicated, self-motivated, and able to work well independently but also within a team. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the role as the successful candidate will deal with children, young people and families and the wider multidisciplinary team in the community.
The applicant requires an interest to develop skills and experience in Paediatric Continence
The post holder will be based at Whitegate Drive Health Centre in Blackpool and support working in clinic's based in Blackpool area working alongside colleagues from various health professions. They can expect to be well supported via various routes including Trust induction, local team induction programme, clinical supervision, and Team meetings, Appraisal / Personal Development Review / Personal Development Plan etc.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
The post holder will be responsible for the clinical care and treatments of children and young people as part of the Children’s community nursing team.
The children and young people’s needs are paramount and nursing support to the child or young person will be delivered by the team wherever that child or young person is, working in home, and school settings for all children and young people aged 0 – 19 years.
The post holder will be flexible with their hours to provide support before school and in the evening, including contributing towards a 24/7 palliative care service. They will assist in the implementation and lead of clinical areas, ensuring that areas of practice are evidence based, effective and meet any quality guidelines eg NICE.
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role.
The successful applicant will need to be a car driver to enable them to undertake the essential travel within this role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Jan 2024
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