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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
About
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.
As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk
(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)
Children's Continuing Care Nurse
Closed for applications on: 13-Aug-2025 00:02
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 13-Aug-2025 00:02
Key details
Location
- Site
- 21-22 Carmelita House
- Address
- The Mall
- Town
- Ealing
- Postcode
- W5 2PJ
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £44,485 - £52,521 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Children's Continuing Care Nurse
- Interview date
- 20/08/2025
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Job overview
As a Band 6 Children’s Continuing Care Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, holistic, and family-centred care to children and young people with complex and continuing health care needs in the community. You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care packages, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care within home and community settings.
You will work closely with families, carers, and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate and oversee bespoke 1:1 care, providing clinical leadership and support to a team of continuing care support workers. A key part of your role will include developing and delivering competency-based training to ensure all staff and carers involved are equipped to meet the needs of the child safely and confidently.
In addition, you will contribute to care reviews, safeguarding processes, and multi-agency meetings, acting as an advocate for the child and their family. You will work collaboratively with the Children’s Specialist Community Nursing Clinical Lead to ensure high standards of care, effective resource management, and compliance with national and local policies.
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care packages for children and young people with complex and continuing healthcare needs, ensuring safe, evidence-based practice in home and community settings.
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Lead and support a team of carers and support workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred 1:1 care is delivered in line with clinical guidelines and individual care plans.
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Develop and deliver competency-based training for parents, carers (formal and informal), and support staff to ensure safe, confident care provision.
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Undertake clinical risk assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions to ensure the care provided meets the changing needs of the child or young person.
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Monitor and review care packages, updating care plans and documentation in collaboration with families, carers, and professionals.
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Support recruitment, induction, and development of continuing care support staff, promoting a culture of learning and professional growth.
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Work in partnership with families, acting as a key point of contact and advocate for the child and family within the wider healthcare system.
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Participate in safeguarding processes, reporting concerns and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
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Contribute to service development initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects to enhance care delivery within the continuing care service.
Working for our organisation
As an organisation we value our employees, prioritizes quality care, and offer a supportive and fulfilling work environment for healthcare professionals. We encourage personal development and are open to new ideas and innovation.
We are a well established team working closely with multi partners including health, social care , education and voluntary agencies.
Our team is diverse and sits within the wider Children's Specialist Community Nursing Service (CSCNS) and work closely with other staff within the wider nursing services, our therapy colleagues and colleagues in education, social care and voluntary sector.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Children’s Continuing Care Nurses work closely with children, young people, and their families to deliver high-quality, individualised care within the home and community setting. This role is vital in supporting families to care for their child safely and confidently, while promoting independence and improving quality of life.
As a Band 6 Children’s Continuing Care Nurse, your dedication, clinical expertise, and compassionate approach will have a direct impact on the lives of children with complex health needs. You will help ensure that children receive safe, consistent, and person-centred care, while empowering families to become active partners in managing their child’s health.
Children’s Continuing Care Nurses are expected to be kind, responsive, and supportive, while maintaining high levels of professionalism and clinical leadership. You will contribute to the quality of the service we provide by:
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Keeping children and families safe through the use of sound clinical judgement, robust risk assessments, and proactive care planning.
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Achieving the best possible clinical outcomes by applying up-to-date knowledge, evidence-based practice, and ongoing evaluation of care.
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Ensuring a positive experience for the children and families using our service by listening, respecting, and working in close partnership with them throughout the care journey.
We believe that high-quality care is best delivered by collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams. As part of the wider Children’s Community Nursing Service, you will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and external agencies to ensure seamless, coordinated care for children with continuing care needs.
As a senior nurse, you will also play a key role in supporting, mentoring, and supervising Children’s Continuing Care Support Workers, ensuring that they are competent, confident, and working to the highest standards to meet the needs of the children in their care.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- RSCN / RN(Child)
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of post registration education and training, including paediatric training
Desirable criteria
- Community Nursing/Specialist
- Practitioner Qualification Education to degree or diploma level
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of working with HCA’s and students.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in culturally diverse communities
- Previous Management/ Leadership experience
- Community experience
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Good level of knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
- Sound knowledge and demonstration of the use of Evidenced Based Care Knowledge and experience of Clinical Supervision
- Knowledge of equal opportunities and their impact in practice
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementations
- Knowledge of audit process
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of budgetary management
- Knowledge of legal and statutory implications / requirements for training parents / carers
- Knowledge of political issues within the profession and NHS
- Knowledge of equal opportunities and their impact in practice
- Knowledge and experience of Personal Development Planning
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- High standard of clinical expertise, including palliative care, respiratory, gastroenterology, special needs and complex care and/or life threatening/limiting conditions
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate staff
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Decision making skills and good communication skills
- IT skills / record keeping skills
- Ability to respond to demands and challenges
- Ability to adapt to change
- Car driver, access to car
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shabana Razak
- Job title
- Clinical Service Lead/Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07861747868
No longer accepting applications
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