Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen to join our Response team here at Alder Hey Children's Hospital
The successful candidate will undertake a 6 month development programme to equip them with the skills and knowledge to undertake the Senior Clinical Site Practitioner Role as part of the Response team
The Response team consists of Senior Clinical Site Practitioners and Clinical Site Practitioners and are integral to the provision of safe high quality care to all patients and families
Our site practitioners have an active involvement in all areas of the Trust working closely with nursing, medical and managerial staff, acting as role models, utilising their extensive experience to deal with all clinical and non clinical issues
Are you dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic about paediatric nursing? Have you gained experience working within a fast paced critical care or Emergency Department?
Main duties of the job
As a member of the senior nursing team, you will actively contribute & assist the Head of Nursing (HON) with the delivery of the strategic direction of the Trust through the effective operational management. Provide professional & clinical nurse leadership, advice & development & contributing to Trust-wide projects
The post holder is responsible for the management of nursing, quality and standards of care, safety, patient involvement and experience, safeguarding and infection control of designated clinical areas and services in and out of hours 24/7
To provide advanced clinical care through health assessment, initiation of treatment, formulation & alteration of treatment and monitoring of care pathways to children and young people within an agreed scope of practice and alongside the medical teams
Demonstrate effective, visible, authoritative leadership across the Trust in & out of hours (24/7) act in the role of responsible person for patient & staff experience & standards out of hours. Working with the Divisional Matrons, Heads of Nursing, and Associate Chief Nurses
Be involved in the management of complaints & act on the findings of investigations to prevent recurrence as required
Contribute to the Trust-wide Nursing, Quality, Education & Research strategy on behalf of the SCSP team
Act in accordance with The Code of Professional Standards of Practice & Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives (NMC 2015)
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions.In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognised as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is ourInnovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have a highly visible clinical presence, acting as role model & expert practitioner
To provide strong visible professional & managerial leadership to nursing teams, working collaboratively with multi disciplinary teams to ensure high quality standards of care, clinical governance & effectiveness
To coordinate resources across the Trust e.g. staff, beds & equipment, working closely with Bed Managers, Matrons & other senior nurses
To develop ward nursing skills across the Trust e.g. clinical examination & assessment skills
To be an innovator & progressive thinker utilising research & evidence in practice
To take a lead role during Business Continuity, Critical & Major Incidents
To manage the Alder Hey Site, trouble shooting & problem-solving incidents that arise, working with Estates, Security & Clinical Teams as required
In conjunction with relevant boards & committees, interpret national agendas/guidance & devise, develop & implement a range of operational policies in line with Trust wide needs
To assist the HON with delivery of the strategic direction within the designated clinical areas / departments
To demonstrate effective leadership by promoting & modelling leadership behaviours, reflecting the essential tenets of compassionate care as described in the 6Cs
To be directly responsible for the line management of, leadership & direction to relevant Clinical Site Practitioners
To deputise for the HON when required
To be highly visible & accessible for all staff, patients & families to turn to for assistance, expert advice & support
Job description
Job responsibilities
To have a highly visible clinical presence, acting as role model & expert practitioner
To provide strong visible professional & managerial leadership to nursing teams, working collaboratively with multi disciplinary teams to ensure high quality standards of care, clinical governance & effectiveness
To coordinate resources across the Trust e.g. staff, beds & equipment, working closely with Bed Managers, Matrons & other senior nurses
To develop ward nursing skills across the Trust e.g. clinical examination & assessment skills
To be an innovator & progressive thinker utilising research & evidence in practice
To take a lead role during Business Continuity, Critical & Major Incidents
To manage the Alder Hey Site, trouble shooting & problem-solving incidents that arise, working with Estates, Security & Clinical Teams as required
In conjunction with relevant boards & committees, interpret national agendas/guidance & devise, develop & implement a range of operational policies in line with Trust wide needs
To assist the HON with delivery of the strategic direction within the designated clinical areas / departments
To demonstrate effective leadership by promoting & modelling leadership behaviours, reflecting the essential tenets of compassionate care as described in the 6Cs
To be directly responsible for the line management of, leadership & direction to relevant Clinical Site Practitioners
To deputise for the HON when required
To be highly visible & accessible for all staff, patients & families to turn to for assistance, expert advice & support
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- NMC Registered paediatric nurse
- Previous experience of working at Band 7
- Recognised PICU/HDU/ED course
- Current APLS qualification
Desirable
- APLS instructor
- Non-medical prescribing
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
Person Specification
Application and Interview
Essential
- NMC Registered paediatric nurse
- Previous experience of working at Band 7
- Recognised PICU/HDU/ED course
- Current APLS qualification
Desirable
- APLS instructor
- Non-medical prescribing
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
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).
