Job summary
Are you a Paediatric nurse specialist looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in spinal cord injury and promoting excellent care? This B7 nursing post might be for you!
Due to a National Spinal Cord Injury pathway review, we are excited to have the opportunity to increase the specialist support to children and young people with a spinal cord injury ( traumatic and non-traumatic) at Southampton Children's Hospital (SCH).
This new role will be involved with the whole spinal cord injury pathway, ensuring holistic care from admission through discharge and into follow up care, including training and upskilling staff.
The post will link with National Spinal cord centres receiving educational support from them and work with regional Neurosciences network to ensure regional and National pathways and guidelines are developed and adhered to.
This post will be embedded within our established, nationally accredited Level 2A Paediatric neurorehabilitation MDT, and part of our Major Trauma centre rehabilitation service.Our neurosurgery, oncology, major trauma centre and rehabilitation services cover CYP from Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, and beyond.
We have a well-established MDT, including OT, physiotherapy, speech and language, psychology, dietetics, hospital school and play therapy, specialist nursing and medical input.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The Children's Hospital is one of 10 largest children's hospitals within the UK and located within University Hospital Southampton which is a large regional teaching hospital with links to the university and Wellcome Trust research facility. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including a level 3 PICU, and being a designated Major Trauma, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and cardiac centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nurse specialist role will cover children and adolescent (0-18 years) and will have a key role in specialist clinical interventions including bladder and bowel management in addition to supporting the patient pathway, discharge planning, education, addressing strategic planning, service development and leadership for SCI patients.
About this post
This post will provide in-reach/ outreach care which is an increasingly recognised appropriate element to the pathway for paediatric SCI care across the country. The post holder will work autonomously and will offer specialist SCI advice, acting as a source of expertise and knowledge for families and other health care professionals. Responsibilities of this role includes: continual review and updating of protocols, audits, data collection, research, links with charity
Existing patient pathways vary depending on presentation and co-pathology; however all new SCI patients start their rehabilitation journey at SCH with intensive inpatient rehabilitation, some children will remain with us to discharge and others will move to other hospitals. The post holder will need to work within multiple MDTs including neuro rehab, oncology, orthopaedic, neurosurgery respiratory and urology. They will also work alongside existing B7 and B6 neurology nurse specialists, to provide a high level of assessment and management for CYP with SCI.
Our expectations:
Act as Keyworker for newly acquired SCI patients, linking with family and MDT to ensure consistency of care and accuracy of information sharing. Act as an advocate for child/young person throughout the SCI pathway Act as a resource for information for MDT staff and families Provide a telephone advice service post-discharge. Provide support for return to school and transition throughout school including education staff training. Provide training for UHS staff, family, and child/young person about the importance of consistent individualised SCI management care plans including bladder and bowel care and autonomic dysreflexia. Lead discharge planning including co-ordination of equipment and care packages as needed. Liaise with National SCI centre to ensure SCI care is equitable and of a high standard across our region. Ensure appropriate timely transfer to SCI centres when required. Provide outreach support and advice to local hospitals within our region for patients admitted with SCI. Link with external agencies including charity sector support services. Support transition to adult services and promote independence. Provide nurse led clinical reviews and establish nurse led clinics. Provide special nursing input to other MDT/ neuro clinics. Undertake clinical assessment of SCI recovery using standardised outcome measurements such as ASIA. Complete UHS database and National database data collection.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
An enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and experienced nurse, with a knowledge and interest in the care of SCI patients Someone with excellent communications skills, who can deliver teaching to a variety of audiences, with differing training needs. Comprehensive B6 or B7 experience, specifically with children and young people with spinal cord injury. Experience of service development and a passion to drive services forward embodying Trust values. The ability to work both autonomously, and as part of an MDT, being respectful of professional roles and responsibilities. Confidence to engage with national and local networks, promoting and supporting the growth and development of the UHS SCI service. Ability to drive/travel between sites to enable home / school/ community/ local hospital visits. Ability to attend relevant meetings/ educational support at the spinal centres (Stoke Mandeville/ Salisbury).
Due the unique nature of this post we welcome informal enquires or visits please contact Shelley Geary, or Jenni Palmer, in our Therapy services department, for further information on 02381204560.
We look forward to hearing from you, and answering any questions you may have about this exciting role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The nurse specialist role will cover children and adolescent (0-18 years) and will have a key role in specialist clinical interventions including bladder and bowel management in addition to supporting the patient pathway, discharge planning, education, addressing strategic planning, service development and leadership for SCI patients.
About this post
This post will provide in-reach/ outreach care which is an increasingly recognised appropriate element to the pathway for paediatric SCI care across the country. The post holder will work autonomously and will offer specialist SCI advice, acting as a source of expertise and knowledge for families and other health care professionals. Responsibilities of this role includes: continual review and updating of protocols, audits, data collection, research, links with charity
Existing patient pathways vary depending on presentation and co-pathology; however all new SCI patients start their rehabilitation journey at SCH with intensive inpatient rehabilitation, some children will remain with us to discharge and others will move to other hospitals. The post holder will need to work within multiple MDTs including neuro rehab, oncology, orthopaedic, neurosurgery respiratory and urology. They will also work alongside existing B7 and B6 neurology nurse specialists, to provide a high level of assessment and management for CYP with SCI.
Our expectations:
Act as Keyworker for newly acquired SCI patients, linking with family and MDT to ensure consistency of care and accuracy of information sharing. Act as an advocate for child/young person throughout the SCI pathway Act as a resource for information for MDT staff and families Provide a telephone advice service post-discharge. Provide support for return to school and transition throughout school including education staff training. Provide training for UHS staff, family, and child/young person about the importance of consistent individualised SCI management care plans including bladder and bowel care and autonomic dysreflexia. Lead discharge planning including co-ordination of equipment and care packages as needed. Liaise with National SCI centre to ensure SCI care is equitable and of a high standard across our region. Ensure appropriate timely transfer to SCI centres when required. Provide outreach support and advice to local hospitals within our region for patients admitted with SCI. Link with external agencies including charity sector support services. Support transition to adult services and promote independence. Provide nurse led clinical reviews and establish nurse led clinics. Provide special nursing input to other MDT/ neuro clinics. Undertake clinical assessment of SCI recovery using standardised outcome measurements such as ASIA. Complete UHS database and National database data collection.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
An enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and experienced nurse, with a knowledge and interest in the care of SCI patients Someone with excellent communications skills, who can deliver teaching to a variety of audiences, with differing training needs. Comprehensive B6 or B7 experience, specifically with children and young people with spinal cord injury. Experience of service development and a passion to drive services forward embodying Trust values. The ability to work both autonomously, and as part of an MDT, being respectful of professional roles and responsibilities. Confidence to engage with national and local networks, promoting and supporting the growth and development of the UHS SCI service. Ability to drive/travel between sites to enable home / school/ community/ local hospital visits. Ability to attend relevant meetings/ educational support at the spinal centres (Stoke Mandeville/ Salisbury).
Due the unique nature of this post we welcome informal enquires or visits please contact Shelley Geary, or Jenni Palmer, in our Therapy services department, for further information on 02381204560.
We look forward to hearing from you, and answering any questions you may have about this exciting role.
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) , Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of nurse -led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Person Specification
Trust values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) , Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of nurse -led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Confident of own knowledge base
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to synthesise information quickly and able to communicate
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Innovative approach to problem solving
- Able to manage own workload autonomously
- IT skills (Word processing, excel, email and internet as a minimum)
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
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).
