Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our Paediatric Hospital@Home service for a 12-month fixed term contract for Maternity Leave cover as Clinical Team Leader.
This role is offered at 15 hours per week as part of a job share and the successful candidate will work 2x shifts per week as part of a roster agreed with their line manager.
The H@H service is commissioned by NCL ICB and has provided positive patient experience and outcomes to children in their own homes, who otherwise would have been admitted to Inpatient units. The function of the team will be to provide hospital standard care to children with acute nursing needs in the community.
Working within a virtual ward model, the service will develop bespoke care pathways for children requiring nursing care which will avoid extended lengths of stay and admission. The team will work closely with Paediatricians and pharmacy colleagues to ensure a seamless transfer home and provide high quality nursing care according to their treatment plan.
Main duties of the job
The BCYP H@H operates 7 days per week, 08:00 to 20:00. The service currently offers 7 care pathways, and it continues to develop new pathways. The Hospital at Home service sees babies, children and young people at home for treatment and assessments.
The post holder will be supported to manage the H@H Service, implement pathways and lead on the day-to-day running's of the service. They will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide safe and appropriate management of children and young people with an acute illness which can be treated in the community. They will be working closely with the acute teams to ensure that patient safety.
The post holder will have vast experience in paediatric nursing, and be able to to identify patients suitable for H@H , to support patient flow and rapid discharges from ED or the wards. The post holder should be able to plan, implement and evaluate patient care, as well as have some management experience, or be willing to learn and develop management skills.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN part 15 (Child Branch)
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification level 3 Oncology course (Introduction to childhood cancer & continuing cancer care)
- Evidence of master's level academic study
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing course V300
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in Paediatric Oncology.
- Chemotherapy competent.
- Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of the condition.
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist Oncology area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Proven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
- Experience of audit, research, and evidence-based care.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional approach to work.
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Other
Essential
- Clean driving license and access to own car.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN part 15 (Child Branch)
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification level 3 Oncology course (Introduction to childhood cancer & continuing cancer care)
- Evidence of master's level academic study
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing course V300
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Advanced clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in Paediatric Oncology.
- Chemotherapy competent.
- Proven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
- Evidence of teaching skills in teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of the condition.
- Ability to clinically lead and influence staff.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist Oncology area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Proven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
- Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
- Experience of delivering patient advocacy.
- Experience of audit, research, and evidence-based care.
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Professional approach to work.
- Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Other
Essential
- Clean driving license and access to own car.
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).
