Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse - RN - Child / RSCN
- Qualifications
Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
- Knowledge and skills
Knowledge and skills relating to children with lifelong needs
- Knowledge and skills
Sound knowledge and experience of general children’s clinical procedures based on research evidence
- Knowledge and skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written / interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and skills
Demonstrate involvement in teaching and mentoring
- Professional Registration
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Mentorship of students qualification
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 Paediatric nurse who is committed to providing quality nursing care in line with the Northern Care Alliance Trust Values.
The service currently comprises of a proactive team of nurses that provides Nursing care and family support to children with Chronic and Complex Needs, Palliative Care and Long term ventilated as well as children with Acute Nursing needs.
The post requires an individual with excellent communication and time management skills, who can prioritise their workload and respond to unexpected demands and scenarios.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be provided with an individualised and structured orientation programme . This will allow the candidate to develop the required high-level skills and knowledge to assess, implement and evaluate the care needs in a variety of settings including the child’s home/ clinics / schools and nursery autonomously.
In addition, you will receive regular coordinated supervision and feedback from a variety of sources to allow you to contribute to our services ethos of placing children, young people, and families first.
If the role of Children Community Nursing appeals to you, and you have the qualities we are looking for, share our values and feel excited by the prospect of how we can complement your professional career; then we’d love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
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.
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This advert is for Children's Community Nurse with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 11.5 hour shifts/ 7.5 hours shifts. The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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