Job Description

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:



Cornwall Foundation Trust



Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust



Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board



If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.



Come and contribute your nursing skills to providing a warm and homely environment that meets the emotional, physical, cultural, religious and spiritual needs of the child or young person requiring a residential short break with complex health needs



Children's Services are looking to recruit to our Nursing Team at Layland, Liskeard.



Layland is a four bedded Home, regulated by OFSTED which provides short breaks for children with a learning disability and high healthcare needs. This post will include weekend, bank holiday and night work.



This is a permanent contract, and will be primarily based in Layland although the post holder may be required to work at the other short break home on occasion. We are looking for a registered nurse with experience of working with children with disabilities and high healthcare needs, but support, supervision, training and teamwork will be provided.

Proposed interview date:

TBC



This role will assist the Ofsted Registered Manager in partnership with both family and other professionals in providing the appropriate care package, ensuring continuity and a consistent approach.



To provide training and support to develop staff knowledge and skills that reflects the needs of each individual child and young person.



To work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining responsibility for a designated caseload of children who attend Layland.



To have responsibility for leading a shift, working alongside skilled support staff, providing a residential shortbreak to the children and young people.



To perform all functions of the post consistent with relevant legislation, such as The Children Act 1989/2004.



We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.



We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.



Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.



We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.



Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.



To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.