Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a maternity leave cover clinical nurse specialist interested in chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), medically unexplained symptoms (MUS), functional neurological disorder (FND)and Long Covid adolescent rehabilitation and Transition to join the Treatment and Rehabilitation for Adolescents and Children Complex Conditions Service (TRACCS) for a fixed time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be key in advocating for adolescents and children and coordinating rehabilitation admissions for patients with conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, functional disorders, medically unexplained conditions and Long Covid in an inpatient, daycare, and outpatient setting. Facilitating effective transition is a key element of this role. The post will involve collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and effective liaison across health, social care and education sectors ensuring the delivery of a consistent approach.
The postholder will be one of TRACCS team located in the Paediatric and Adolescent Division within UCLH NHS Trust and will be supported by the consultant nurse. The successful candidate will be an organised, motivated nurse who can ensure smooth care packages for adolescents and children seen in outpatients, day care and admitted to T12S ward.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have experience at Band 6 or 7 level providing care to children and young people with complex needs. A keen interest in working with adolescents is essential and experience of working in this area is desirable but not essential.
At UCLH we are committed to delivering top quality patient care, excellent education and world class research. You will be supported and actively encouraged in developing your leadership and clinical skills. This is a great opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team, gaining clinical and operational experience in a supportive environment.
Applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit prior to interview if they wish.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should have experience at Band 6 or 7 level providing care to children and young people with complex needs. A keen interest in working with adolescents is essential and experience of working in this area is desirable but not essential.
At UCLH we are committed to delivering top quality patient care, excellent education and world class research. You will be supported and actively encouraged in developing your leadership and clinical skills. This is a great opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team, gaining clinical and operational experience in a supportive environment.
Applicants are welcome to arrange an informal visit prior to interview if they wish.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Relevant post-registration course (adolescent health / adolescent mental health)
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Desirable
- Leadership development programme (HLP2)
- Management development programme (HLP2)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience at a band 6 (HLP2), (FO)
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (HLP1), (SO)
- Completed/completing Masters Degree (HLP2) (FO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty including supporting children on intensive insulin therapies
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services (HLP2)
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively (HLP1) / autonomously (HLP2)
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse
- Relevant post-registration course (adolescent health / adolescent mental health)
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Desirable
- Leadership development programme (HLP2)
- Management development programme (HLP2)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience at a band 6 (HLP2), (FO)
- Honours Degree in Nursing, midwifery, research or ethics (HLP1), (SO)
- Completed/completing Masters Degree (HLP2) (FO)
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty including supporting children on intensive insulin therapies
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services (HLP2)
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively (HLP1) / autonomously (HLP2)
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Quality
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Commitment to quality initiatives, e.g. Nursing & Midwifery strategy, Trust top 10 objectives, CNO 10 key roles and relevant NSFs
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area; has clear vision of the 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.
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).
