Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen within the Childrens Hepatology CNS team for a full time
permanent Clinical Nurse Specialist position.
The
successful candidate will work alongside the CNS team responsible for
supporting consultant-led clinics as well as general duties like answering
calls from families and chasing blood results in addition to providing support
for families who are inpatients.
The
conditions managed by the Hepatology team have a huge impact on the childs and
familys lives. Many patients have chronic conditions and are often managed
with long-term medications. Patients and
their families require a high level of support.
The
established Liver CNS team will offer support and training for the successful
candidate in addition to educational opportunities offered by the consultant
team and wider MDT.
This
is an excellent opportunity for a confident childrens nurse who has
significant clinical experience in caring for children and young people with
acute and chronic Liver conditions and who is highly motivated to further
develop their knowledge and skills within these specialties.
Childrens Liver service is a busy service
with an interesting and varied caseload, often involving management of
extremely rare conditions; therefore, the role requires a proactive individual
with strong leadership and communication skills. The ability to work
autonomously is an essential requirement for this post.
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will work within a small team of Nurse Specialists responsible to
the Childrens Liver Team Leader.
Responsibilities
will include the management of a shared caseload aged 0 16 years both as
inpatients in Leeds and offering a liaison role within the wider region Managing and attending clinics and
inpatient wards as required, telephone support, ordering blood tests and
managing results, updating information literature, written referrals to
regional Childrens Community Nursing Teams, liaising with MDT and other
professionals, supporting the
transition service within the liver service, training, co-ordination and
support for oral medications.
The
job holder will be expected to work in partnership with the team leader,
Consultant, and other MDT members to implement evidence-based, patient
focused practice.
We
are looking for a childrens nurse who is passionate about patient focused
family centred care.
We
pride ourselves in supporting professional development within the team as
well as ongoing clinical supervision and mentorship which will be provided by
the Band 7 CNS. Attendance within regional network meetings for further
education and support is also encouraged.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest Childrens hospitals in the
country. The Liver service in Leeds is one of only 3 Childrens Liver centres
nationally offering Paediatric Liver transplantation
Leeds
Childrens Hospital has state of the art treatments, facilities, and a
comprehensive development programme for Nurses.
The
Childrens Liver CNS team are committed to improving the lives and outcomes
of young people living with Hepatobiliary conditions. If you have experience
in managing children and young people with Liver conditions or, are wanting
to learn more about this varied and interesting field and want to work in an
amazing supportive, dynamic team we want to hear from you.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
advert
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24 hour continuing
responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward /
department. They will contribute to
the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and
supervision for the nursing team. The
jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or
departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate
safe and quality care delivery. By assisting
with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the
jobholder will support the cost effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The
jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical
situation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of
time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24 hour continuing
responsibility for the effective and efficient management of the ward /
department. They will contribute to
the provision of professional, clinical, managerial leadership and
supervision for the nursing team. The
jobholder is responsible for helping to develop and maintain a ward or
departments philosophy that has the patient at the centre of compassionate
safe and quality care delivery. By assisting
with managing the administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the
jobholder will support the cost effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The
jobholder must comply with the wearing of PPE as appropriate to the clinical
situation - this may involve wearing face masks for a considerable length of
time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in caring for Children and young people with acute and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for Children and Young people with acute and chronic hepatobiliary conditions.
- Audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management experience
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Communication: good written and verbal skills
- Teaching and assessment skills
- Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Understanding of research based practice
- Conflict management
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Leadership
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in caring for Children and young people with acute and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for Children and Young people with acute and chronic hepatobiliary conditions.
- Audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management experience
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Communication: good written and verbal skills
- Teaching and assessment skills
- Time management skills - be able to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Evidence of continued professional development
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Understanding of research based practice
- Conflict management
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Leadership
Other Criteria
Essential
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post
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).
