Metabolic Bone CNS for Children Service and Transition Lead
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Job summary
Children's Rheumatology and Metabolic bone disorders service are rapidly growing at the Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RNOH). We are the national service for Children fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive (FOP), and world leaders in treating aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC).
These create an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated children's nurse with an interest in metabolic bone disorder to join our team as Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). This role is fundamental to deliver safe and effective specialist care to Children, Young people and families that we serve.
Additionally, the Healthcare transition of young people is one of our key priorities to deliver quality standards of care and support National guidance.
Are you motivated to contribute to the delivery of highly specialised service, drive forward safe, quality, effective, and compassionate care for Children and Young People (CYP) and families?
If yes, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
Prior expertise and experience are not essential. Successful candidate will be provided with on-the-job training and professional multidisciplinary expertise support.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to develop and drive forward safe, quality, effective, and compassionate care for Children and Young People (CYP) and families who access metabolic bone and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) care within Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH).
The post holder will become an integral part of the wider paediatric multidisciplinary team (MDT) team, includingpaediatric consultants specialising in metabolic bone disorders and a CYP Rheumatology Clinical Specialist Nurse. They will lead on CYP metabolic bone disorder care using evidence based clinical practices,in line with the current research, guidelines, and other available evidence.
The post holder will provide clinical assessment and management of CYP presenting with metabolic bone and rare bone conditions.
To provide specialist nursing care, incorporating aspects of education, research and management that is firmly grounded in direct clinical care provision to CYP and their families. Provide education on disease management for CYP and families, carers, teachers, and other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
The post holder will work effectively within multidisciplinary outpatient teams, and provide follow-up face to face, video and telephone consultations to CYP and families.
About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
- Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
- Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
- Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Details
Date posted
15 November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum inclusive of Outer HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
392-RNOH-1061
Job locations
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
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