Job summary
As a Children's Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist, the post holder will act as an expert nurse and role model in the care of children and young people and their families.
The post holder will demonstrate a good understanding and proficiency in the highly specialist nursing care and management of children and young people in both the hospital and community setting.
The service manages a comprehensive range of Gastrointestinal- Nutritional disorders; the caseload will include children with inflammatory bowel disease, liver, coeliac and oesophageal disease including, feeding problems and functional bowel disorders.
Mission and values
The mission of University Hospitals Sussex - what we are striving to achieve - is to provide:
'excellent care every time'
All our efforts to do this put the interests of our patients first and foremost, and are underpinned by our values:
- Compassion
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Inclusion
These values were selected by our staff, patients and public when we were talking about the merger and the sort of organisation we want University Hospitals Sussex to be.
Our mission and values are extremely important to us and we expect everyone who works at University Hospitals Sussex in any capacity to share and uphold them.
Patient First
Patient First is our Trust-wide approach to improving the quality of care for patients and to build and embed a culture where staff can be confident that their views matter and will be heard.
Main duties of the job
A key role and interest in care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD) .
Co-ordination and care of the young people having biologics treatments
The post holder will also participate in clinical work and coordination of tests within the new clinical investigations unit in liaison with the Gastroenterology team.
They will make recommendations and identify areas for development and present these to the gastroenterology team for discussion prior to implementation.
They will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, with support from the Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologists and Matron as the service dictates and ensuring all activity is recorded as required.
The level of clinical judgment and autonomous decision making will depend on the individual post holder's level of experience in specific areas.
Nurse led clinics for children and families
Part of the role will be transitioning young people to adult services
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote a safe clean clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
- To maintain the patients respect, dignity and privacy and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public.
- To understand and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and other NMC Standards.
- To take personal responsibility for maintaining professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and ensuring the line manager is informed immediately if this registration is compromised.
- To be responsible for ensuring patient safety, taking proactive steps to ensure patients come to no harm.
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, and be able to carry out all relevant care without direct supervision.
- To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training and discussing these with the line manager ensuring that training sessions are attended.
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring that personal objectives are agreed with the line manager and that annual appraisal takes place.
- To actively contribute to the teaching and learning of others.
- To actively contribute to the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
- To adhere to the Trusts Uniform policy and Dress Code policy.
- To be aware of and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
- To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of teams in which you work.
- To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role, including absence cover.
- To ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures.
- To maintain accurate records of care, treatment and observations.
- To participate in the control, storage and competent administration of medications according to Trust policies and NMC Guidance.
- To act as an ambassador for the Trust and for the nursing and midwifery professions.
Please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To promote a safe clean clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
- To maintain the patients respect, dignity and privacy and to act with kindness and courtesy to all members of the public.
- To understand and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and other NMC Standards.
- To take personal responsibility for maintaining professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and ensuring the line manager is informed immediately if this registration is compromised.
- To be responsible for ensuring patient safety, taking proactive steps to ensure patients come to no harm.
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, and be able to carry out all relevant care without direct supervision.
- To take personal responsibility for identifying own training needs for mandatory and statutory training and discussing these with the line manager ensuring that training sessions are attended.
- To take personal responsibility for ensuring that personal objectives are agreed with the line manager and that annual appraisal takes place.
- To actively contribute to the teaching and learning of others.
- To actively contribute to the Trusts Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery.
- To adhere to the Trusts Uniform policy and Dress Code policy.
- To be aware of and take appropriate action in the event of cardiac arrest, fire and major incident.
- To contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of teams in which you work.
- To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager commensurate with the role, including absence cover.
- To ensure practice is evidence based and is in line with local policies and procedures.
- To maintain accurate records of care, treatment and observations.
- To participate in the control, storage and competent administration of medications according to Trust policies and NMC Guidance.
- To act as an ambassador for the Trust and for the nursing and midwifery professions.
Please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN Child
- Degree in Nursing
- Mentorship course
- Physical Assessment module
- Extensive post registration experience including some experience or specific interest within paediatric gastroenterology & nutrition.
- Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes
- Proven management of patient caseload (ward/community)
Desirable
- Non medical prescriber
- previous experience as Gastron CNS
- Teaching qualification
- Experience participating in research.
- Evidence of proficient knowledge and clinical experience in specified and/or broad range of aspects of the specialist care of children with a gastroenterological & nutritional diagnoses.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- RN Child
- Degree in Nursing
- Mentorship course
- Physical Assessment module
- Extensive post registration experience including some experience or specific interest within paediatric gastroenterology & nutrition.
- Experience of Children's gastroenterological nutritional care including enteral and intravenous feeding routes
- Proven management of patient caseload (ward/community)
Desirable
- Non medical prescriber
- previous experience as Gastron CNS
- Teaching qualification
- Experience participating in research.
- Evidence of proficient knowledge and clinical experience in specified and/or broad range of aspects of the specialist care of children with a gastroenterological & nutritional diagnoses.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
