Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered children's nurse to work within the Nottingham Children's Gastroenterology team.
The successful candidate will join a team of other specialist nurses caring for children with Inflammatory bowel disease and complex liver problems. You will be hospital based with a responsibility to see children in inpatient and outpatient settings and to liaise with families at home.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion for the delivery of high quality clinical care and the support and development of others. You will be an effective team player but also able to plan and organise your own workload, possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to teach families and health professionals. You will be working as part of a dynamic and forward thinking multi-professional team, offering key opportunities to develop your career as a nurse specialist within this rapidly expanding specialty.
About us
Paediatric gastroenterology is a rapidly expanding speciality staffed by a team of specialist nurses, consultants and allied health professionals.
Nottingham Children's Hospital has a large team of nurse specialists managed by a specialist nurse matron to optimise support and career development. We are proud of our investment in our nursing staff which has recently been recognised as we became the first children's hospital in Europe to achieve Pathway to Excellence accreditation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse within an established multi-professional team caring for children and young people with inflammatory bowel disease and liver problems.
You will be hospital based supporting complex in-patient care and facilitating discharge plans for the patient group. Much of the work is undertaken on an outreach basis by nurse-led telephone clinics providing clinical advice and support to families caring for children with long term conditions at home. You will also support nurse-led and multi-professional outpatient clinics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse within an established multi-professional team caring for children and young people with inflammatory bowel disease and liver problems.
You will be hospital based supporting complex in-patient care and facilitating discharge plans for the patient group. Much of the work is undertaken on an outreach basis by nurse-led telephone clinics providing clinical advice and support to families caring for children with long term conditions at home. You will also support nurse-led and multi-professional outpatient clinics.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child
- BSc/BA in nursing
- Demonstrable teaching qualification
- Able to effectively coordinate care for children with long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience in Gastroenterology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge of general paediatrics
- Ability to demonstrate IT skills Microsoft Word and Excel
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of supervising and mentoring other clinical staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to implement change and innovation
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Child
- BSc/BA in nursing
- Demonstrable teaching qualification
- Able to effectively coordinate care for children with long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience in Gastroenterology
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical knowledge of general paediatrics
- Ability to demonstrate IT skills Microsoft Word and Excel
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Evidence of supervising and mentoring other clinical staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to implement change and innovation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).