About this role
Job summary
An exciting job opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Children's Community Nursing Service (ICCNS) for Cardiff and The Vale UHB as a Special School Nurse. You will be joining the dedicated, hardworking team of Special School nurses that deliver high standard nursing care to children and young people with complex health needs. This role is central to supporting Special Schools to enable the children and young people to access education and thrive in a school environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be working in collaboration with the children, young people and their families/ carers and wider MDT across the health, social and education disciplines. Ty Gwyn and YYD support learners aged 3-19 years that have identified Additional Learning Needs (ALN).Responsibilities of the special school nurse will include the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality care that promotes the physical and emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people that attend Special School. This may include the provision of direct nursing care for conditions such as epilepsy, tracheostomies and respiratory support, attending emergencies and monitoring of ongoing health needs. We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable, innovative and motivated individual who is a skilled team player able to demonstrate clinical excellence and up to date specialist knowledge, experience and understanding of children and young people with complex needs and disabilities. At ICCNS we pride ourselves on delivering high quality individualised care to our children and young people ensuring a holistic, person-centred practice. The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate the UHB's values and behaviours. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of the Special School Nursing Framework for Wales and the ALNET (Wales) Act 2018.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Specialist knowledge Essential
Understanding of the needs of children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), LD/ physical disabilities & complex health needs Evidence of CPD Experience & knowledge of safeguarding
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of the Special School Nursing Framework Knowledge and understanding of the ALNET (Wales) Act 2018
Communication Essential
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children, young people, families and education staff Confident in liaising with multi-agency teams to coordinate care and support educational access Competent in maintaining accurate, professional documentation and sharing information in line with safeguarding procedures Able to advocate effectively for the health needs of learners Proficient in using digital systems and electronic health records to document care accuarelty, share informaion securely and communicate effectively with collegues and partner agencies
Desirable
Ability to use digital platforms creatively to enhance communication and coordination across health and education teams Confidence in delivering health-related information to groups (e.g., parents, professionals) in an engaging and accessible way Awareness of alternative communication methods (e.g., visual aids, assistive technology) to support pupils with communication difficulties Cultural sensitivity and awareness, with the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with families from different backgrounds, religious beliefs, and cultures, ensuring inclusive and person-centred care.
Personal Qualities Essential
Compassionate and child-centred approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families and multi-agency teams Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in an emergency Respectful and inclusive To work well autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
Flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of the children and young people Confidence in advocating for children and young people in health and education settings Commitment to continuous professional development Creative problems solving skills Awareness of Welsh language and culture
other Essential
A willingness to undertake relevent training
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Child) with current NMC registration Evidence of post-registration experience in caring for children and/or young people with complex health needs Knowledge of clinical procedures relevant to the role (e.g. epilepsy management, tracheostomy care, enetral feeding)
Desirable
Post registration training or certification Experience or training in working with children and young people with complex health needs in educational or community settings Knowledge of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) legislation and inclusive education principles Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to paediatric or special school nursing
Registered Children's Nurse Essential
Significant experience with children / young people
Desirable
Experience of working with children with complex health care needs and disabilities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Ty Gwyn and YYD Special School
Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 2TP
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)