Job summary
The post-holder will work with a specified case load of children, young people and their families with minimal supervision once appropriate training and assessment of competence has been undertaken.
The role will continue to develop and the post holder will initiate, implement and evaluate services within the specialist area. They will facilitate the provision of a seamless service and promote quality care to patients.
This will be achieved through clinical practice, management, education, research and audit and professional activities with a multi professional approach
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the lead consultant and within the MDT for a specified case load of children, young people and their families, with support, if needed, from the Haemoglobinopathies nurses covering the other Barts health sites.
Your day will involve caring for inpatient, daycare and outpatient children in the children and young people's centre. A main role will be networking with the wider MDT including professionals at the Primary Treatment Centres. The role provides the opportunity to build a rapport and close working relationship with the patients and their families to provide holistic, family centered care, offering support and guidance and treatments as required.
There are opportunities for further professional development and Barts Health supports the revalidation requirements of the entire nursing and midwifery workforce.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within an acute paediatric setting
Experience of working within a clinical haematology setting
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
Ability to deal with difficult situations
Good personal organisation skills, able to work independently & part of a team.
Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
Displays professional integrity and credibility
Effective teaching skills (informal & formal)
Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Understand the principles of management
Clear understanding of the CNS role.
Understanding of Clinical Governance issues.
Awareness of current NHS & professional issues
Understand change management principles
Awareness of Clinical Supervision
Awareness of relevant professional guidelines
Qualifications
R.N Child
Relevant 1st Level Degree
Mentorship course or equivalent
Leadership course / development program
Evidence of Haematology experience
IT skills
Other
Ability to analyse & resolve problems within a caseload
Willingness to seek advice, when appropriate.
Ability to review performance & use of reflective practice for self-development.
Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly & personally motivated.
Takes responsibility for own learning
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within an acute paediatric setting
Experience of working within a clinical haematology setting
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
Ability to deal with difficult situations
Good personal organisation skills, able to work independently & part of a team.
Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
Displays professional integrity and credibility
Effective teaching skills (informal & formal)
Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Understand the principles of management
Clear understanding of the CNS role.
Understanding of Clinical Governance issues.
Awareness of current NHS & professional issues
Understand change management principles
Awareness of Clinical Supervision
Awareness of relevant professional guidelines
Qualifications
R.N Child
Relevant 1st Level Degree
Mentorship course or equivalent
Leadership course / development program
Evidence of Haematology experience
IT skills
Other
Ability to analyse & resolve problems within a caseload
Willingness to seek advice, when appropriate.
Ability to review performance & use of reflective practice for self-development.
Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly & personally motivated.
Takes responsibility for own learning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within an acute paediatric setting
- Experience of working within a clinical haematology setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Good personal organisation skills, able to work independently & part of a team
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Effective teaching skills (informal & formal)
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the principles of management
- Clear understanding of the CNS role
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Awareness of current NHS & professional issues
- Understand change management principles
- Awareness of Clinical Supervision
- Awareness of relevant professional guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- R.N Child
- Relevant 1st Level Degree Mentorship course or equivalent
- Leadership course / development program
- Evidence of Haematology experience
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to analyse & resolve problems within a caseload
- Willingness to seek advice, when appropriate
- Ability to review performance & use of reflective practice for self-development
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly & personally motivated
- Takes responsibility for own learning
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience within an acute paediatric setting
- Experience of working within a clinical haematology setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Good personal organisation skills, able to work independently & part of a team
- Adaptable and able to deal with changing workloads
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Effective teaching skills (informal & formal)
- Basic computer skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the principles of management
- Clear understanding of the CNS role
- Understanding of Clinical Governance issues
- Awareness of current NHS & professional issues
- Understand change management principles
- Awareness of Clinical Supervision
- Awareness of relevant professional guidelines
Qualifications
Essential
- R.N Child
- Relevant 1st Level Degree Mentorship course or equivalent
- Leadership course / development program
- Evidence of Haematology experience
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to analyse & resolve problems within a caseload
- Willingness to seek advice, when appropriate
- Ability to review performance & use of reflective practice for self-development
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly & personally motivated
- Takes responsibility for own learning
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
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).
