Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term post within our hepatology team to be a part of theWest London Viral Hepatitis Operational Deliver Network.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the dynamic and diverse team at St Mary's Hospital, predominantly supporting the care pathway for patients who are found to haveviral hepatitis through the emergency department blood borne virus opt-out testing programme.
To be successful you will have a flexible and professional approach, as well as the ability and confidence to cope with the demands and pressures of a busy working environment. The postholder will be expected to work autonomously as a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Hepatology service specialising in viral hepatitis, providing expert and complex care advice, clinical care, education, advice and support for individuals and their carers through the development and provision of nurse led clinics.
The post is funded for 30 hours per week for 12 months from start date. There is no evening or weekend shifts as standard in the Operational Deliver Network team and there will be flexibility for how the 30 hours is covered across the week. The post holder will be primarily based at St Mary's Hospital but will also berequired to work at other hospitals within the Trust and outreach work within the community.
Main duties of the job
- Communicate effectively with clients, relatives, colleagues and managers, both verbally and in writing. Maintaining all associated records.
- To provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the clinical setting and Trust wide.
- Maintain and promote effective communication both verbally and in writing with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other Wards or Departments, including formal and informal presentation of information relating to your service.
- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, providing specialist advice and actively seeking evidence based practice which will improve the quality of care and meet the needs of a group of patients.
- Manage episodes of care as own/joint/ shared caseload, discharging patients as per protocol.
- To be actively involved in the development of Trust policies and procedures, providing specialist input, leading their implementation and reinforce their use.
- To manage the efficient and effective use of supplies, provisions and equipment within delegated budgets.
- Be actively involved in staff education and development, including utilising appropriate learning opportunities and to act as a mentor and resource for student nurses, adaptation and unqualified members of the nursing team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
- Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management
Desirable
- Has attained a Degree in management/professional nursing issues
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within hepatology and experience as team leader/ward management role
- Experience with managing patient relevant to hepatology
- Ability to work within a team and independentl
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the testing, treatment and care of patients with viral hepatitis
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Flexible
- Good IT skills, understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
- Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management
Desirable
- Has attained a Degree in management/professional nursing issues
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within hepatology and experience as team leader/ward management role
- Experience with managing patient relevant to hepatology
- Ability to work within a team and independentl
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the testing, treatment and care of patients with viral hepatitis
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Flexible
- Good IT skills, understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
- Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own sphere of practice
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
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).
