Paediatric Complex Care Trainer/Case Manager
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Congleton, CW12 3ARView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
- *(Subject To Job Matching)** We are seeking an experienced Children's Nurse to join our small but well established Children's Complex Care Team. The ...
The Paediatric Complex Care Trainer/Case Manager will support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care for children and young people with complex healthcare needs across East Cheshire. The post holder will work alongside Healthcare Assistants to support clinical practice, deliver training, assess competency, and maintain high standards of care. They will be responsible for developing and delivering clinical education programmes and ensuring staff have the skills and knowledge required to meet the needs of children with complex health conditions.
As a member of the Children's Complex Care Team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care to children and young people with complex health needs living in their own homes across East Cheshire. Your main responsibilities will include:
- Providing clinical supervision, support, and guidance to staff caring for children and young people with complex healthcare needs, including those requiring technology-dependent care.
- Working collaboratively with children, young people, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure care is delivered in a person-centred and family-focused manner.
- Participating in the development and review of individualised care plans, clinical protocols, and training resources. Supporting the governance and quality assurance processes within the service, including clinical audits, incident reviews, and service improvement initiatives.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
Essential: - Registered Nurse (Child/ Learning Disabilities/RSCN Registered Sick Children's Nurse); - Mentorship Qualification
Desirable: - Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards.; - Evidence of specialist training relevant to the clinical area.
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice and national guidance (e.g. NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), NSF (National Service Framework).
- Experience of with working with ventilators, invasive and non-invasive.
- Tracheostomies and children with complex health needs.
- Understanding of complex care and family centred practice
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit, and risk management processes.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, and patient safety standards.
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
- Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills.
Desirable
- Knowledge of budgetary processes and workforce planning.
- Knowledge of digital systems for patient flow, rostering, and incident reporting
- Presentation and teaching skills for education sessions.
- Skills in service evaluation and change implementation.
Essential: - Significant post-registration experience within the relevant clinical specialty.
Desirable
- Previous experience mentoring students or supervising junior staff
- Experience of taking charge or leading a shift
- Experience contributing to service improvement or change
- Experience using audit or reporting tools
- Experience of complaint resolution or patient liaison.
- Experience of rota management, staffing allocation, or redeployment.
- Experience of contributing to financial/resource awareness
Specific Job Requirement
Essential: - Ability to travel.
Other Role Requirements
Essential: - Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please note that this is a non-scoring question
How to apply
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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