Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has been created to develop and lead a Regional Rheumatology Service for Paediatrics and Adolescents within East Midlands.
East Midlands have been given funding by NSHE to create and develop a collaborative service that provides gold-standard, evidence-based care to all Children and Adolescents within East Midlands who require the support of a Rheumatology specialist team.
This post will be responsible for education of staff, developing pathways, MDT working, allocation of resources to ensure equitable provision across the region, recruiting and retaining staff and networking with national representatives.
This opportunity will suit a dynamic and motivated nurse, with experience in managing children and families with chronic conditions, develop and implement a regional service that is designed to meet the needs of Rheumatology children and young people
Main duties of the job
- Maintain clinical experience and provide expertise in the specialist area of Paediatric Rheumatology care to patients, families and professionals.
- Interface with other health professionals and agencies regarding the care and treatment of patients requiring Paediatric Rheumatology services.
- In collaboration with paediatric education leads, develop dedicated training specific to the region and ensure a development training programme is in place for nurses and other professionals who may care for children requiring Paediatric Rheumatology services.
- Develop dedicated guidance, SOPs and protocols in the Paediatric Rheumatology service as relevant to the development of the Network.
- Work to ensure that transitions in care; for example, between children's and adult services are as seamless as possible and that information to support the experience of the whole transition process is accurate and readily available.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead on the implementation and standardisation of the Paediatric and young persons Rheumatology service across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. As part of this identify, plan, monitor and support areas of work that underpin delivery of this programme.
Alongside the Medical lead, the regional lead nurse will develop tools to audit current standards and provide quality assurance in relation to patients Rheumatology care. These tools and audits should be embedded into providing assurance around changes in practice from quality improvement plans.
Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Provide expert clinical leadership for the regional rheumatology service at the University Hospitals of Leicester and Nottingham University Hospital Trusts ensuring a standardised approach focusing on improving quality outcomes in how we care and treat our rheumatology patients across the region.
Devising and implementing an education programme for nursing and support staff across the Trusts in conjunction with the Corporate Nurse Education Team and Clinical Leads. This will encompass both in-house education and competency needs and also accessing formal academic requirements linked to career progression for teams or expanding/advancing nursing practice roles.
Provide strong leadership to undertake Quality Improvement work related to Paediatric and Young Persons Rheumatology services and embed change as a result. As part of this support the MDT to improve and embed compliance with Rheumatology quality initiatives including driving standardisation of clinical workforce, transitional care, competencies and practice.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators for the Paediatric and Young Persons Rheumatology service, and where needed escalation of associated risks in in timely manner.
Regular travel between Leicester and Nottingham is required and additional travel to regional hospitals will be part of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will lead on the implementation and standardisation of the Paediatric and young persons Rheumatology service across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. As part of this identify, plan, monitor and support areas of work that underpin delivery of this programme.
Alongside the Medical lead, the regional lead nurse will develop tools to audit current standards and provide quality assurance in relation to patients Rheumatology care. These tools and audits should be embedded into providing assurance around changes in practice from quality improvement plans.
Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Provide expert clinical leadership for the regional rheumatology service at the University Hospitals of Leicester and Nottingham University Hospital Trusts ensuring a standardised approach focusing on improving quality outcomes in how we care and treat our rheumatology patients across the region.
Devising and implementing an education programme for nursing and support staff across the Trusts in conjunction with the Corporate Nurse Education Team and Clinical Leads. This will encompass both in-house education and competency needs and also accessing formal academic requirements linked to career progression for teams or expanding/advancing nursing practice roles.
Provide strong leadership to undertake Quality Improvement work related to Paediatric and Young Persons Rheumatology services and embed change as a result. As part of this support the MDT to improve and embed compliance with Rheumatology quality initiatives including driving standardisation of clinical workforce, transitional care, competencies and practice.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators for the Paediatric and Young Persons Rheumatology service, and where needed escalation of associated risks in in timely manner.
Regular travel between Leicester and Nottingham is required and additional travel to regional hospitals will be part of this role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- NMC children's nurse
- Degree level qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters degree in health related discipline or demonstrable evidence of working at masters level
- Leadership/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration
- Evidence of managing patients with long-term chronic conditions
- Leadership and management of a clinical team
Desirable
- Evidence of leading complex projects to improve services
- Evidence of working with national organisations
- Experience of working in a strategic role
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership style which promotes two-way communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to work with MDT at al levels
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Understand clinical governance and risk management
Skills
Essential
- In-sdepth specialist knowldege of paediatric nursing care of chronic long-term conditions
- Understanding of networks
- Advocate for patient groups
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs
- Compassionate and inclusive leadership
Travel
Essential
- Travel independently across the network
Person Specification
Training and Qualification
Essential
- NMC children's nurse
- Degree level qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters degree in health related discipline or demonstrable evidence of working at masters level
- Leadership/management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration
- Evidence of managing patients with long-term chronic conditions
- Leadership and management of a clinical team
Desirable
- Evidence of leading complex projects to improve services
- Evidence of working with national organisations
- Experience of working in a strategic role
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership style which promotes two-way communication
- Ability to work in a team
- Able to work with MDT at al levels
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Understand clinical governance and risk management
Skills
Essential
- In-sdepth specialist knowldege of paediatric nursing care of chronic long-term conditions
- Understanding of networks
- Advocate for patient groups
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrate a commitment to treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their needs
- Compassionate and inclusive leadership
Travel
Essential
- Travel independently across the network
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).
