Job summary
A post has become available in our Orthopaedic department for a band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
This role requires expert clinical expertise in the field of Orthopaedics and will focus on expert delivery of care, support, and preoperative management of a cohort of Orthopaedic paediatric patients.
We are looking for a motivated practitioner who can work autonomously whilst demonstrating leadership and collaborative working through multidisciplinary teams for best patient outcomes.
This post will be responsible to a cohort of patients under named consultants , liaising between local hospitals , community teams and organising MDTs to ensure safe admissions and discharges.
For the successful applicant this is an exciting and rewarding role working with some of our most complex and vulnerable children in a warm and welcoming team.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure that the children under the service across the Trust receive high quality evidence based care for the provision of education and support to the patients, their families and staff, due to the accelerator programme and the service backlog this includes patients outlying from the specialty wards
- Ensure pre-assessment takes into account emotional and physical complexities of extended waiting times for surgery
- Provide advice and written information as required in response to telephone contact from parents or health professionals and others caring for these children in local hospitals and in the community.
- Provide strong and effective nursing leadership to ensure the provision of high quality safe and effective care to all children and families in the caseload at all times
- Have lead nursing responsibility for a defined caseload of children and families
- Provide support for the children and their families (under the orthopaedic service) from the day of admission onwards, through education, counseling and skilled advice
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of a relevant honors degree or equivalent or in the process of obtaining
- Basic and advanced life support
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge relevant to the specialty/department/field of practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Protection procedures
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Clinical Governance
- Is able to articulate a personal philosophy of nursing & understanding of clinical nurse specialism
- Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the CNS within service provision
- Significant experience at band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Teaching, clinical supervision and managerial experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Administration of IV drugs
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Access)
- Interviewing skills
- Appraisal skills
- Care of plaster/AFOs etc
Desirable
- Central Line management
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of a relevant honors degree or equivalent or in the process of obtaining
- Basic and advanced life support
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge relevant to the specialty/department/field of practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Protection procedures
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Clinical Governance
- Is able to articulate a personal philosophy of nursing & understanding of clinical nurse specialism
- Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the CNS within service provision
- Significant experience at band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Teaching, clinical supervision and managerial experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Administration of IV drugs
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office, Access)
- Interviewing skills
- Appraisal skills
- Care of plaster/AFOs etc
Desirable
- Central Line management
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
