Job Description

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.



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.



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.



Develop and deliver competency-based training for parents, carers (formal and informal), and support staff to ensure safe, confident care provision.



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.



Monitor and review care packages, updating care plans and documentation in collaboration with families, carers, and professionals.



Support recruitment, induction, and development of continuing care support staff, promoting a culture of learning and professional growth.



Work in partnership with families, acting as a key point of contact and advocate for the child and family within the wider healthcare system.



Participate in safeguarding processes, reporting concerns and attending multi-agency meetings to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.



Contribute to service development initiatives, audits, and quality improvement projects to enhance care delivery within the continuing care service.



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.



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:



Keeping children and families safe through the use of sound clinical judgement, robust risk assessments, and proactive care planning.



Achieving the best possible clinical outcomes by applying up-to-date knowledge, evidence-based practice, and ongoing evaluation of care.



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.