Job summary
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people withundiagnosed complex syndromes?
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Roald Dahl Complex Medical Care SWAN (Syndromes without a name) Clinical Nurse Specialist in partnership with The Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting and developing a collaborative and high-quality service for children and young people (CYP) with medical complexity within the acute children's service. You will support effective communication and develop pathways and processes across boundaries and organisations both locally and regionally
You will focus on improving planning and support for CYP with complex medical conditions, including effective pre-admission, transfer and discharge planning, aiming to reduce hospital stay length and readmission, and promote coordinated, safe and high-quality care
This is a unique 2 year fixed term opportunity to act as an ambassador for the Roald Dahl Marvellous Children's Charity and to be a voluntary representative of the charity when required to represent and promote the role and links between the NHS and RDMCC
There are also opportunities to join and contribute to RDMCC's internal communication platform (Workplace from Meta) with encouragement from the NHS
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
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication/counselling skills
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Ability to deal with conflict situations
- Ability to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e Children's registered
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of a relevant honours degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at band 6 or 7 level or equivalent within relevant clinical environment
- Experience in looking after children with syndromes and medical complexity
- Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Safeguarding Experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients in an outpatient, day case or community setting
- Experience in liaising with charities and patient advocacy groups
- Relevant knowledge to current practice in genetics
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication/counselling skills
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Ability to deal with conflict situations
- Ability to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e Children's registered
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of a relevant honours degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at band 6 or 7 level or equivalent within relevant clinical environment
- Experience in looking after children with syndromes and medical complexity
- Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Safeguarding Experience
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients in an outpatient, day case or community setting
- Experience in liaising with charities and patient advocacy groups
- Relevant knowledge to current practice in genetics
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)
