Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our established multi-disciplinary team in caring for children and young people with specialist Endocrine needs, based at The Royal London Hospital. The position would work closely within the Clinical Nurse Specialist team and is a 10-month limited tenure for maternity cover. The team is recognised both nationally and internationally in caring for children and young people with conditions including: growth and pubertal disorders, adrenal disease including Cushing's syndrome, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, along with inherited endocrine tumour syndromes.
The Paediatric Clinic Nurse Specialist will be an experienced, knowledgeable and educated member of the team who is able to work with a certain level of autonomy, making decisions to treat health needs. Advanced level practice encompasses aspects of education, research and management but is firmly centred on clinical work and direct care of children and young people with specialist Endocrine needs. A previous background in Endocrinology is not essential as on the job training with our specialist team is abundant. The successful applicant will receive the support and opportunity to develop their clinical expertise and knowledge regarding all aspects of the service through formal and informal training and development. In addition, development can be supported through attendance to national educational meetings and conferences.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to hold a current 1st level registration with the NMC as a Children's Nurse and have significant post registration nursing experience. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills should be evident and demonstrated.
The successful applicant will be working within a multidisciplinary team providing specialist nursing support, education, healthcare liaison, and a high quality of care to children and young people with specialist Endocrine needs. Transition is also an important part of our department's ethos as a number of conditions require life-long support. Therefore, we work closely with our adult colleagues based at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values 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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Main duties, responsibilities and results areas
- Key result areas specialist Paediatric Endocrine care
- Initiate, plan, supervise and interpret clinical investigations as part of the endocrine team on the Childrens Day Care Unit in line with guidelines under medical supervision.
- Lead in the education and training of children and young people with specialist endocrine needs, and their families, providing detailed information and support for all endocrine conditions.
- Lead and manage associated junior nursing personnel and facilitate teamwork.
- In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, participate in review and development of clinical protocols and guidelines and their subsequent audit, to ensure clinically effective, evidenced-based practice.
- Provide the highest level of expert nursing practice to children and young people with specialist endocrine needs, and their families, throughout the duration of their Paediatric Endocrine follow-up and offer sensitive and appropriate practical and psychological support.
- Initiate, plan and evaluate programmes of care for children and young people with chronic / complex specialist endocrine needs requiring inpatient care, such as children with Cushings syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- Establish, maintain and coordinate the complex screening programme for children and young people with Familial Endocrine Tumour syndromes, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team for seamless care delivery
- In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, assist in the care of children and young people being treated with parathyroid hormone via a subcutaneous infusion pump.
- Administer GnRH analogues and depot testosterone, and other medications in accordance with guidelines
- Train and support children and young people, and their families, to administer essential medications at home e.g. growth hormone, sick day rules for hydrocortisone
- Maintain contact with patients and families during admission and support ward staff in providing continuity of care in planning discharge and act as a key liaison for external agencies following discharge
- Collaborate with adult endocrine colleagues to facilitate transitional care of adolescents so that transfer to adult services is seamless and stress free
- Be aware of new products and protocols including drugs and growth hormone administration devices and disseminate best practice findings as appropriate
- Efficiently manage a caseload of children and young people with specialist endocrine needs and accurately maintain their healthcare records in accordance with Trust policies.
- Provide telephone and written advice to families, community staff, teaching staff and DGH staff who provide shared care for children with endocrine conditions.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Main duties, responsibilities and results areas
- Key result areas specialist Paediatric Endocrine care
- Initiate, plan, supervise and interpret clinical investigations as part of the endocrine team on the Childrens Day Care Unit in line with guidelines under medical supervision.
- Lead in the education and training of children and young people with specialist endocrine needs, and their families, providing detailed information and support for all endocrine conditions.
- Lead and manage associated junior nursing personnel and facilitate teamwork.
- In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, participate in review and development of clinical protocols and guidelines and their subsequent audit, to ensure clinically effective, evidenced-based practice.
- Provide the highest level of expert nursing practice to children and young people with specialist endocrine needs, and their families, throughout the duration of their Paediatric Endocrine follow-up and offer sensitive and appropriate practical and psychological support.
- Initiate, plan and evaluate programmes of care for children and young people with chronic / complex specialist endocrine needs requiring inpatient care, such as children with Cushings syndrome and congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
- Establish, maintain and coordinate the complex screening programme for children and young people with Familial Endocrine Tumour syndromes, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team for seamless care delivery
- In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, assist in the care of children and young people being treated with parathyroid hormone via a subcutaneous infusion pump.
- Administer GnRH analogues and depot testosterone, and other medications in accordance with guidelines
- Train and support children and young people, and their families, to administer essential medications at home e.g. growth hormone, sick day rules for hydrocortisone
- Maintain contact with patients and families during admission and support ward staff in providing continuity of care in planning discharge and act as a key liaison for external agencies following discharge
- Collaborate with adult endocrine colleagues to facilitate transitional care of adolescents so that transfer to adult services is seamless and stress free
- Be aware of new products and protocols including drugs and growth hormone administration devices and disseminate best practice findings as appropriate
- Efficiently manage a caseload of children and young people with specialist endocrine needs and accurately maintain their healthcare records in accordance with Trust policies.
- Provide telephone and written advice to families, community staff, teaching staff and DGH staff who provide shared care for children with endocrine conditions.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing multi-professional teaching/ education
- Evidence of Band 6 management experience
- Evidence of working well within a team
Desirable
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics/ attending endocrine clinics
- Experience of working at an equivalent band in a relevant post
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Presentation and teaching skills
- IT literate including use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
- Ability to facilitate reflective practice and carry out tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
Desirable
- Ability to perform IV cannulation, phlebotomy and injection of subcutaneous and intramuscular medications
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent understanding of local and national service delivery for children and young people with endocrine conditions
- Evidence of commitment to educational initiatives to ensure the delivery of evidence based clinical practice and high quality care
Desirable
- Demonstration of current expert clinical skills caring for children and young people with endocrine conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse/ Registered Nurse (Child)
- Up to date registration with the NMC
- Recognised Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Relevant 1st degree or degree at Masters level
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Specialist Clinical Course
Other
Essential
- Ability to recognise own need for support and supervision
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Adaptable and flexible
- Commitment to equal opportunities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing multi-professional teaching/ education
- Evidence of Band 6 management experience
- Evidence of working well within a team
Desirable
- Experience of running nurse-led clinics/ attending endocrine clinics
- Experience of working at an equivalent band in a relevant post
- Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Presentation and teaching skills
- IT literate including use of Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Organisational skills - able to incorporate priorities and work to deadlines when required
- Ability to facilitate reflective practice and carry out tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support practitioners in changing practice
Desirable
- Ability to perform IV cannulation, phlebotomy and injection of subcutaneous and intramuscular medications
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent understanding of local and national service delivery for children and young people with endocrine conditions
- Evidence of commitment to educational initiatives to ensure the delivery of evidence based clinical practice and high quality care
Desirable
- Demonstration of current expert clinical skills caring for children and young people with endocrine conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse/ Registered Nurse (Child)
- Up to date registration with the NMC
- Recognised Teaching and assessing/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Relevant 1st degree or degree at Masters level
- Non-Medical Prescribing
- Specialist Clinical Course
Other
Essential
- Ability to recognise own need for support and supervision
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Adaptable and flexible
- Commitment to equal opportunities
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).
