Paediatric Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

The post holder will develop own and others knowledge and practice across professional and organisational boundaries.

Use his/her knowledge and skills as a basis from which to further educate and develop neurodevelopmental nursing skills internal and external to the Trust.

Understand the implications of the social, economic and political context of health care.

Demonstrate wisdom, expertise, maturity, experience and critical judgement through a broadening and deepening of their practice and knowledge.

Be recognised by patients and fellow health professionals as having expertise in a clinical speciality with enhanced skills in areas such as empowerment, communication and consultation.

Use complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform their health assessments, clinical judgements and decisions.

Act as a leader for change with individuals, groups and communities, crossing professional and agency boundaries to achieve this.

Network locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, recognising the ethical, legal and professional constraints on practice.

Be aware of, and adhere to risk management standards and assess and manage clinical risk.

Have aspects of research and management included in the role but the main focus purpose and impact of the work will be with individuals, groups and communities.

Identify own and others personal development needs and take effective action to address them.

Engage in flexible, cross-boundary partnership working, facilitating communication and understanding between individuals, groups, professions and managers.

This includes:

Provision of expert clinical advice to include setting up and running sleep and behaviour groups for children, young people, and families under the care of the service.

Provision of specialised advice and support to children and young people with a neurodevelopmental disability across a variety of settings, to include clinics, home, education establishment

Educational guidance / skill-sharing.

Continuous review of the service.

Managing own case load.

Working closely with Consultants and Multidisciplinary Team

Referral to outside organisations.

Act up in absence of Nursing Team Lead

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Registration.

Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body.

To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future revalidation.

To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and the manner that which is appropriate and which inspires confidence

To monitor quality of own practice and participate in quality improvement

Seek feedback from others and evaluate own performance.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that accurate documentation and records are kept contemporaneously.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

The post will educate others to develop and enhance their clinical skills.

Develop and participate formal and informal teaching programmes to educate and support staff within the Trust and multi-agency settings

Identify and act on own training and development needs.

Support and educate patients, relatives, carers.

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Authorising use of equipment or products.

Budget responsibility in absence of Matron.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To work with Clinical and Nursing Leads and other members of Developmental Paediatrics Service in relation to research and audit and publications.

Closing Date - 16th May 2025

Interview Date - TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse, LD, RSCN, RMN with current NMC Registration
• Educated to Master's level or equivalent experience
• Recognised Management & Leadership qualification, or willing to work towards
• Clinical Examination Qualification, or Academic ADHD qualification, or willing to work towards
• V300 Nurse Prescribing, or willing to work towards Knowledge & Experience

Desirable

• Recognised Teaching Qualification, or willing to work towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Advanced knowledge within Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and relevant practical experience
• Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
• Knowledge of current professional & clinical issues
• Knowledge of Safeguarding Children procedures
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance Agenda
• Knowledge of how audit may influence quality of patient care

Desirable

• Substantial years post registration experience
• Substantial years Neurodevelopmental Disabilities experience
• Knowledge of and participation in audit

Skills

Essential

• Ability to negotiate and demonstrate a sound problem solving approach to work issues
• Ability to set and establish priorities
• Ability to plan and deliver education programmes across the department, other services and agencies
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Effective organisational and record management skills

Desirable

• Ability to undertake surveys/audits as necessary to own work, working with Clinical and Nursing Leads

Other

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Ability to travel to various hospital locations by own care/assisted driver

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Millennium Centre

Corporation Street

St. Helens

WA10 1HJ

Employer's website

https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)