• Job Description

  Req#: C9412-25-0313?language=en&page=745&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Do you want to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families?

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Associate to join the Children & Young People's Continuing Care Team.

  We are a growing team within CCICP looking after children with complex needs. The children are referred into our team for support at home/ schools or respite centres.

  We put in trained carers to support the family and child.

  Main duties of the job

  The Children's Continuing Care Team is dedicated to supporting children and young people with complex medical needs. We provide high quality care to children and young people within South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

  Nurse Associates provide skilled care to support these families, which is often a 1:1 with the child; the hours for this post are to cover night shifts, and days shifts including weekdays and weekends, in the home and in other community settings.

  • Are you a Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register with a Foundation Degree

  • Are you passionate about providing high quality, flexible care for children and families to support them to manage their day to day lives?
  • Would you like to learn new clinical care skills including tracheostomy, gastrostomy and jejenostomy care, Oxygen therapy and more?
  • Do you have good communication skills, are reliable and are flexible as working hours may vary on a week-to-week basis.

  You will be offered bespoke competency based training as well as NHS mandatory training relevant to your role. Support will be provided by registered nurses and experienced Health Care Assistants so that you gain the knowledge and skills required to care for these children.

  About us

  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

  We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

  The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

  During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

  At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  412-COMM-7147196

  Job locations

  Rope Green Medical Centre

  Rope Ln

  Crewe

  CW2 5DA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post-holder will be responsible for the implementation of care as directed by a Primary Care Registered Nurse, reporting back to them as agreed. They will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.

  To work in conjunction with the family, teachers, other carers, and other health care professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the Childs care, wherever it is needed, and working without direct supervision.

  Develop and maintain clinical competence and skills by undertaking a competency based training programme, with assessment and re-assessment at regular intervals.

  To promote health, comfort, dignity, privacy and a quality of life whilst supporting and promoting the child and families rights.

  To work within the complex/continuing care framework and protocols providing and maintaining a high standard of care to Patients/Carers as delegated

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post-holder will be responsible for the implementation of care as directed by a Primary Care Registered Nurse, reporting back to them as agreed. They will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.

  To work in conjunction with the family, teachers, other carers, and other health care professionals to ensure a holistic approach to the Childs care, wherever it is needed, and working without direct supervision.

  Develop and maintain clinical competence and skills by undertaking a competency based training programme, with assessment and re-assessment at regular intervals.

  To promote health, comfort, dignity, privacy and a quality of life whilst supporting and promoting the child and families rights.

  To work within the complex/continuing care framework and protocols providing and maintaining a high standard of care to Patients/Carers as delegated

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant practitioner qualification
  • Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent].
  • Be willing to undertake competency based training with annual updates as a minimum.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Willingness to work in health care and education environment with complex care needs children

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with children with complex health needs

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to provide nursing care sensitively, taking into account the client's culture, beliefs and wishes.

  Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Working within a community setting
  • Competent IT skills
  • Knowledge of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures related to safeguarding adults and children

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to team working

  Desirable

  • Able to think creatively and prioritise in a busy environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant practitioner qualification
  • Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent].
  • Be willing to undertake competency based training with annual updates as a minimum.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Willingness to work in health care and education environment with complex care needs children

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with children with complex health needs

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to provide nursing care sensitively, taking into account the client's culture, beliefs and wishes.

  Desirable

  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Working within a community setting
  • Competent IT skills
  • Knowledge of the needs of a multicultural, socially diverse population.
  • Knowledge of policies and procedures related to safeguarding adults and children

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to team working

  Desirable

  • Able to think creatively and prioritise in a busy environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rope Green Medical Centre

  Rope Ln

  Crewe

  CW2 5DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Rope Green Medical Centre

  Rope Ln

  Crewe

  CW2 5DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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