Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will manage their own caseload and the individual needs of those patients and their carers. They will demonstrate a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of our patients including those that have had antenatal diagnosis of a cleft lip. The Specialist Nurse will work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure there is an effective, efficient and holistic service for children born with a cleft lip and/or palate and their carers. The post holder will work independently within the community, the hospital of birth and Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Main duties of the job
To co-ordinate, develop and maintain high standards of evidence-based nursing care for children with cleft lip and/or palate and their carers. Further details can be found in the job description
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN or RN Child Branch
- Teaching qualification
- Care of the Infant or Child with Cleft Lip and/or Palate course or prepared to undertake
Desirable
- Degree/Master's level education
- Research or proven research experience
- Management course
Physical
Essential
- Evidence of good attendance
- Articulate
- Professional appearance
Desirable
- Less than 7 days sickness during the last 12 months
Special knowledge/abilities and/or job experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Understanding of local and national service delivery for children and young people with a cleft lip and/or palate
- Awareness of current issues, e.g. Children's Safeguarding, Children's Charter, Quality Audits, research-based practice, health service legislation
Desirable
- Relevant cleft experience
- Community experience
- Previous experience of nursing babies/children with feeding difficulties
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, i.e. approachable, tactful, adaptable, enthusiastic, ability to motivate and lead others, receptive to ideas and change, able to deal with stressful situation
- To be able to work under pressure. Team player. Evidence of teaching in a variety of settings using a range of different education and learning strategies
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible
- Current driving license
- Care owner
Interest and motivation to the job
Essential
- Commitment and enthusiasm
- Self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN or RN Child Branch
- Teaching qualification
- Care of the Infant or Child with Cleft Lip and/or Palate course or prepared to undertake
Desirable
- Degree/Master's level education
- Research or proven research experience
- Management course
Physical
Essential
- Evidence of good attendance
- Articulate
- Professional appearance
Desirable
- Less than 7 days sickness during the last 12 months
Special knowledge/abilities and/or job experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 6
- Understanding of local and national service delivery for children and young people with a cleft lip and/or palate
- Awareness of current issues, e.g. Children's Safeguarding, Children's Charter, Quality Audits, research-based practice, health service legislation
Desirable
- Relevant cleft experience
- Community experience
- Previous experience of nursing babies/children with feeding difficulties
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, i.e. approachable, tactful, adaptable, enthusiastic, ability to motivate and lead others, receptive to ideas and change, able to deal with stressful situation
- To be able to work under pressure. Team player. Evidence of teaching in a variety of settings using a range of different education and learning strategies
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible
- Current driving license
- Care owner
Interest and motivation to the job
Essential
- Commitment and enthusiasm
- Self-motivated
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane Birmingham
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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