Wellchild Nurse Specialist - Complex Needs

Job overview

To provide expert advice for children, families, carers and the Multi-Disciplinary Team both within Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and across Paediatric Community Services, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT).  To collaborate with all children’s services providers to improve the quality of care at home and in hospital for children and their families by being an expert in the field of caring for children requiring long term ventilation & other technologies associated with complex health needs.  To promote a seamless service of care by working in a variety of settings including RCHT, patient’s homes, community services, schools, outpatients and peripheral hospitals.  To support the integration of acute and community services and have a clear understanding about the role and function of community services  To participate in WellChild Charity activities, such as case presentations, publications, fundraising and annual meetings.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert advice for children, families, carers and the Multi-Disciplinary Team both within Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (RCHT) and across Paediatric Community Services, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT).  To collaborate with all children’s services providers to improve the quality of care at home and in hospital for children and their families by being an expert in the field of caring for children requiring long term ventilation & other technologies associated with complex health needs.  To promote a seamless service of care by working in a variety of settings including RCHT, patient’s homes, community services, schools, outpatients and peripheral hospitals.  To support the integration of acute and community services and have a clear understanding about the role and function of community services  To participate in WellChild Charity activities, such as case presentations, publications, fundraising and annual meetings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.