Job overview
Join Our Passionate Team in Transforming Children's Care
Are you a dedicated Band 6 registered children’s nurse with a heart for making a real difference? Do you thrive in dynamic, community-based environments where every day brings new opportunities to impact young lives?
We’re looking for an experienced nurse to become a vital part of our innovative Children’s Community Long-Term Ventilation & Complex Needs Nursing Service. Based in the vibrant Oldham locality, our service delivers expert care right in family homes and community settings—creating a truly personalised and compassionate approach.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive, talented team that values your expertise and passion
- Access exciting professional development, including V300 Nurse Prescriber training
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements designed to fit your lifestyle
- Engage with initiatives like SCARF for a rewarding work environment
- Thrive in a family-friendly workplace that champions your growth, innovation, and well-being
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to truly make a difference every day, improving lives and shaping the future of children’s community care.
Ready to take the next step? Come and see for yourself what makes our team special. We can't wait to welcome you onboard.
Main duties of the job
Join Our Specialised Children's Nursing Team and Make a Lasting Difference
Service/Ward/Department Overview: As a vital member of our Children’s Long-Term Ventilation and Complex Needs team, you'll play a key role in delivering expert, compassionate care to some of our most vulnerable children. Your clinical skills may also be called upon to support other areas within our wider children’s community nursing service, ensuring holistic and flexible care tailored to each child's needs.
Role Highlights:
- Collaborate closely with dedicated team members and a diverse range of multidisciplinary partners
- Help develop personalised, coordinated care plans for children and young people with complex health needs, including those reliant on medical technology or facing life-limiting conditions
- Be a beacon of support, advocacy, and expert guidance for families navigating complex care journeys
This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of children’s community nursing—helping to improve quality of life and provide life-changing care in the comfort of home or community settings.
Are you ready to bring your skills to a place where your work truly matters? Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
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
Person specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of clinical skills to support children and /or young adults who require additional airway support, mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy care
- Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs.
- Ability to work unsupervised
- IT skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work whilst remaining calm under pressure..
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Flexibility to work occasional nights / late shifts to support training and development of carers.
- Competent in delivering training to carers and junior colleagues.
Desirable
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
- Experience of quality improvement and developing protocols and policies
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or Diploma Level Education as Registered Nurse
- Current registration with NMC (RN Child / RSCN)
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Teaching, mentoring and Assessors qualification or equivalent experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in the Community
- Demonstrable experience and awareness of impact of disability on child and family
- Working knowledge of safeguarding practices for children and adults
- Have the ability to demonstrate experience of supporting children and or young people with complex health needs
Desirable
- Understanding of continuing healthcare
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This advert is for Children's Complex & Continuing Care Nurse with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: 1 full time post available.. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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