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Job summary The Community Children's nursing team is part of an integrated network of services for children in Bexley and Greenwich, providing high-quality, child-centred care. The team of specialist and community nurses delivers highly skilled nursing care to children and families in their homes or community settings. This role involves providing evidence-based nursing care for children and young people with conditions such as acute and long-term illnesses, disabilities, and complex needs, including palliative and end-of-life care. The post also requires offering leadership and clinical expertise to Band 5 Children's Community Nurses, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based service delivery. This position is suitable for an experienced children's nurse interested in developing specialised skills. The candidate should possess leadership skills and have experience in community or acute settings. The post involves working weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis and supporting 24-hour end-of-life care as needed. Main duties of the jobManaging a caseload of children with diverse health conditions, including complex medical needs and short-term health issues requiring rapid intervention. Supporting junior staff to develop skills and confidence in community nursing roles. Collaborating closely with senior specialist nurses to support learning and professional development. About us Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust offers a broad range of healthcare services in community and secure environments, including community health, mental health, and learning disability services. Our multidisciplinary teams serve all age groups across numerous settings, including hospitals, clinics, prisons, and homes, primarily in South East London and parts of Kent. Our purpose is to improve lives through excellent care, guided by our values: Kindness, Fairness, Listening, and Caring. Additional detailsPosted on: 24 April 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: 6 Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible Location: Acorns Children's Centre, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, DA6 8EJ Job responsibilitiesYou will work within an integrated Children's Nursing team covering both Community Children's Nursing (CCN) and Hospital at Home (H@H). The role is varied, covering both boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley, with referrals involving children with complex medical needs, long-term conditions, and short-term needs requiring rapid response to facilitate early hospital discharge. Person SpecificationEvidence of completion of Practice Assessor course (Essential) Children's Nursing Qualification (NMC registration at diploma or degree level) (Essential) Experience working within a community setting (Desirable) Continued professional development evidence (Desirable) Core competence in previous roles (Essential) Valid UK driving license (Essential) Additional requirementsThis role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.#J-18808-Ljbffr