Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for people interested in Children’s Complex Needs Co-Ordinator jobs with visa sponsorship. This role involves working with children and young people with complex physical health needs in the community, specifically across four special schools in West Hertfordshire. The position offers the chance to provide specialist nursing services, collaborate with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure that the voices of children and young people with disabilities are heard. This role will also involve advocating for children and young people, fostering effective relationships across organizational boundaries to meet their health, development, and safeguarding needs.
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide expert nursing support for children and young people with complex physical health needs attending special schools in West Hertfordshire.
- Coordinate care through communication with multiple agencies and professionals, ensuring seamless service delivery.
- Act as a key point of contact outside of term time for advice and support, ensuring the ongoing health needs of children are met.
- Participate in discharge planning, multi-disciplinary team meetings, and home visits to assess the impact of health needs on school attendance.
- Support the transition back to school following episodes of prolonged illness.
- Act as a resource for professionals, offering advice and ensuring the health needs of children are met effectively and consistently.
Working for Our Organisation
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is proud to be a leading provider of community-based health services. The Trust is committed to putting patients and their families at the center of care delivery, with a focus on delivering outstanding services and healthier communities. The Trust promotes a culture of innovation, caring, and agility, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Staff enjoy a variety of benefits, and the Trust encourages flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as vacancies may close early due to high interest.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The role involves coordinating care for children and young people with complex physical health needs requiring multi-agency involvement. This includes working alongside Special School Nurses to facilitate communication among professionals, ensuring a joined-up approach to care. The postholder will advocate for the needs of children and young people with disabilities and ensure their voices are heard within the care process.
Person Specification
Education
Essential Criteria
- Registered Children or Learning Disabilities Nurse
- First Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification/experience
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable Criteria
- Management qualification
- Registered Specialist Practitioner or equivalent post-graduate qualification or experience
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Experience in teaching and assessing children, parents, and staff
- Strong knowledge of managing long-term conditions and complex needs
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal frameworks
- Experience managing acute paediatric conditions
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working as a Special School Nurse
Skills
Essential Criteria
- Ability to work collaboratively across agencies in a professional manner
- Skilled at building and maintaining good relationships with children and families while respecting professional boundaries
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of how chronic illness or long-term conditions affect children and families
Other
Essential Criteria
- Car driver with full license
Additional Information
Communication regarding interview arrangements will be sent via email, so applicants should regularly check the email provided in their application.
New appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26-week probation period.
Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust supports the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses, and partners. Applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome to apply, subject to meeting the role’s minimum criteria and salary threshold.
All candidates must hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a car with business insurance unless exempt due to a disability.
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