Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated Children''s Community Homecare Team and develop your skills in caring for children with complex health needs. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by helping to keep children and young people with high medical needs safe and well at home and in their communities, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions. You will be part of a supportive and skilled multidisciplinary team, working alongside Band 37 clinicians and supporting junior home care workers. The team delivers care to children who receive NHS Continuing Healthcare funding, many of whom require respiratory support. We work closely with education, social care, and commissioning colleagues to ensure children''s health needs are fully supported across all settings. This role is ideal for a nurse looking to take the next step in their career with opportunities to develop leadership and service planning experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and case management to children with complex, long-term, and palliative needs.

Plan and coordinate new care packages, transitions to adult services, and emergency responses.

Supervise and support junior staff, including involvement in rotas, HR matters, and staff training.

Maintain effective multiagency working with healthcare professionals, social services, education providers, and commissioners.

Ensure care remains child-centred, promoting health, independence, and family involvement.

Participate in the development and delivery of training and protocols to ensure high-quality care delivery.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service audits and performance monitoring.

Benefits and working with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future.

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.

NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.

Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.

A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.

Blue Light Card access, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

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