If you're a Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC) with experience in paediatric complex care or clinical case load, then we encourage you to seize this opportunity and apply today.

This position opens the door to a fulfilling career. We provide a competitive salary, enticing bonuses, and comprehensive benefits to recognise your dedication.

Job Title:              Community Care Paediatric Clinical Lead Nurse 

Reporting to:        Community Care Nurse Manager                                         

Location:              Blended working between home and community visits, ideally located around Bristol area with travel to a wider geographical area (West region and South Wales region) required 

Salary:                 Up to 43,775 plus performance bonus up to £3,000 pa and car allowance £320 pm (+ mileage) 

Hours:                   Core Hours are Monday - Friday 09:00-17:30, some flexibility required for client visits out of hours (37.5 hours per week) 

Who are we?

Today, with technology at the very core of its operations, Newcross is one of the UK’s leading providers of temporary nursing and healthcare staffing solutions with ambitions to become the world’s largest nursing platform. By creating a more dynamic, effective and efficient business model that will revolutionise the experience for both colleagues and clients, Newcross wants to redefine excellence in the healthcare industry and continually disrupt the market. 

At Newcross, we are passionate about helping our colleagues realise their career potential. Our DNA is rooted in a relentless pursuit of excellence, where we will encourage you to constantly challenge yourself and break new ground. Join our supportive and collaborative team, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Be part of a company that believes nothing is too hard and seeks out exceptional individuals who are driven to facilitate high-quality care. Unlock your potential and embark on a rewarding career journey with Newcross Healthcare.

Who are you?

If you’re a Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC) who leads with compassion as well as clinical skill, this is a role where your work truly matters. At Newcross Healthcare, we care deeply about children with complex needs and the families who love them. Every day, we help children live safely and confidently at home — creating stability, hope and precious moments of normal family life.

If you have experience in paediatric complex care, this is a rare opportunity to build a rewarding career where you are valued, supported and empowered — with excellent benefits, meaningful progression and the chance to change lives every day.

You will work as part of a National Team of Nurses for Newcross Healthcare. With an allocated territory you will have a dedicated case load, working as part of a team of HCA’s and Nurses to bring a first class level of care and support to our clients that they would expect. 

What will you do?

Whilst a full job description can be supplied here are a few of the key responsibilities for the role:

• Be physically visible and accessible to service users, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services
  
• Devise, implement and evaluate care plans, risk assessments and associated care documentation, whilst maintaining a person/care centred approach
  
• Work alongside and support the Registered Manager to ensure all referrals are reviewed and assessed
  
• A duty to maintain a safe service as a trusted voice and advisor to ensure full competency sign off.
  
• Support, Monitor and be accountable for delegated clinical tasks to Care Associates and Healthcare Workers
  
• Work closely with the Senior Clinical Lead Nurse to support the continual improvement of Community Care
  
• Provide clinical leadership, support, supervision and direction to the Care Associates and Healthcare Workers to carry out enhanced clinical care duties; maintaining their clinical training and competencies
  
• Proactive management and communication to ensure safe, responsive and effective care is provided to reduce risks
  
• To be solution driven and partake in crisis management of packages of care.
  
• Support Registered Manager with debriefing service users and carers following critical incidents and difficult situations
  
• Undertake clinical investigations where delegated
  
• Provide support and guidance out of hours via on call
  

Skills and Experience:

• Experience of leading a team, providing clinical leadership support, supervision and direction to Care Associate and Healthcare workers.
  
• Experience within paediatric health settings such as community, complex care, children’s hospice, Paediatric High Dependency Unit (PHDU) or Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
  
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in similar field.
  
• Experience of Care Planning. Devising, implementing and evaluating Care Plans, Risk Assessments
  
• Experience of providing Support and Monitoring to Care Associates and Healthcare Workers
  
• Able to undertake Clinical Investigations where required
  
• Clinical SkillsSkilled in supporting children with complex health needs (e.g. peg, seizures, ventilation, tracheostomy care, CIC, dystonia, etc), person centred care planning, risk assessments. (There will be some training given)
  

Qualifications Required:

• Registered Children’s Nurse (RNC):You must be a Qualified Children’s Nurse with current and relevant NMC registration – RN8/RNC/RSCN.
  
• Experience:Two years post-qualification clinical working experience in a similar role.
  
• Knowledge:Up-to-date understanding of relevant national standards and regulations (e.g., CQC, Care Inspectorate Scotland/Wales) 
  

Benefits:

·       Competitive Salary + Up to £3,000 bonus

·       Car Allowance + mileage

·       Pension Scheme

·       All IT Equipment Provided

·       Training and Personal Development Support

·       myHealthPlan:Access to a virtual GP and mental health support through a ‘best on class’ Colleague Assistance Programme (EAP) 

·       Perks at Work:Over 30,000 deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories including, groceries, fashion, electronics and more

·       28 days annual leaveincluding bank holidays (rising to 33 after the first year and increasing with length of service) 

Equality, diversity and inclusion: