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.
Job Title: Nursing Associate
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,485 – £30,162 pa pro rata
Location: Cheshire, North West of England, UK.
Deadline: 25 September 2025
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
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Willingness to work in health care and education environment with complex care needs children
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with children with complex health needs
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to provide nursing care sensitively, taking into account the client’s culture, beliefs and wishes.
Desirable criteria
- 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 criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to team working
Desirable criteria
- Able to think creatively and prioritise in a busy environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
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