Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered children's nurse to work within the Paediatric Gastroenterology team.
The post holders' primary responsibility will be performing gastrointestinal investigations across the GESH site, they will also support the Gastroenterology team with the general caseload. The post holder will be expected to coordinate the provision of this service throughout the children's directorate, assessing and supervising the needs of children across the GESH site. They will also develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate programmes of care. They will be expected to act as a role model and work with the multidisciplinary team within the directorate ensuring that a high standard of holistic care is maintained for all patients and their families.
The post holder will also contribute to the development of evidence-based practice ensuring that all investigations are performed in line with trust policy and when required support the development of standard operating procedures and policies.
The Paediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist will support children and their families across the GESH site, which will require the post holder to travel and work at different hospital locations depending on clinical requirements.
Main duties of the job
Act as a resource of specialist knowledge and expertise to ensure optimum and appropriate care delivery to children and their families.
To ensure accurate documentation is provided in patient records of the care and investigations undertaken.
Undertake all appropriate aspects of nursing care required within the speciality - including advanced clinical skills having gained the appropriate training and instruction.
To attend regular meetings with other members of the gastro-enterology team, other nurse specialists and maintain knowledge of directorate meetings to ensure effective communication.
To provide results and reports of investigations to appropriate medical staff ensuring prompt treatment for children as necessary
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Peer group - Band 7 colleagues Matron and Head of Nursing Ward nursing team and outpatient teams Medical and multidisciplinary teams CNS team Patients and visitors Administrative / support staff Pharmacy staff Education and Learning teams Dietician
Clinical site management team Discharge liaison team Research nurses Radiology
Please See attached job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities. This list is not exhaustive
Job description
Job responsibilities
Peer group - Band 7 colleagues Matron and Head of Nursing Ward nursing team and outpatient teams Medical and multidisciplinary teams CNS team Patients and visitors Administrative / support staff Pharmacy staff Education and Learning teams Dietician
Clinical site management team Discharge liaison team Research nurses Radiology
Please See attached job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities. This list is not exhaustive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child or equivalent.
- Evidence of degree level studies or equivalent
- Mentorship training
Desirable
- Working towards or willing to undertake MSc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for CYP with gastroenterology disorders
- Working as an effective member of an MDT.
- Evidence of experience in managing patients under Gastro-intestinal investigation.
Desirable
- Evidence of providing written and verbal communication to consultants and GP's
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written.
- Organisational and leadership skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the CYP's care according to their individual needs.
- Able to teach CYP, families, carers and the MDT about the care of children with gastro-enterology disorders.
Desirable
- Experience of managing a database
- Practical experience in pH impedance probe placement, video capsule endoscopy and breath testing.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates basic understanding of Gastrointestinal conditions and Gastrointestinal investigations
- Up to date knowledge regarding national/local guidelines relating to investigations and GI disease.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality assurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child or equivalent.
- Evidence of degree level studies or equivalent
- Mentorship training
Desirable
- Working towards or willing to undertake MSc.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for CYP with gastroenterology disorders
- Working as an effective member of an MDT.
- Evidence of experience in managing patients under Gastro-intestinal investigation.
Desirable
- Evidence of providing written and verbal communication to consultants and GP's
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - verbal and written.
- Organisational and leadership skills.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the CYP's care according to their individual needs.
- Able to teach CYP, families, carers and the MDT about the care of children with gastro-enterology disorders.
Desirable
- Experience of managing a database
- Practical experience in pH impedance probe placement, video capsule endoscopy and breath testing.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates basic understanding of Gastrointestinal conditions and Gastrointestinal investigations
- Up to date knowledge regarding national/local guidelines relating to investigations and GI disease.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality assurance.
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).
