Within the children's services at Cambridge University Hospitals the Department of Paediatric General Surgery/Urology is dedicated to providing specialist, professional care to our patients and their families in a welcoming and committed atmosphere. We are seeking to recruit a specialist support nurse within the speciality of paediatric surgery/urology.

We are looking for a committed paediatric nurse who has excellent communication and clinical teaching skills, and who holds some leadership experience. As a person you will be motivated, organised and able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. You will have already played a role within the care of paediatric general surgery and urology patients and have the desire to further enhance and develop your skills.

To the successful candidate we will commit to your continuing professional development which will be both supported and encouraged.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will work as an integral part of the team in order to provide a first class service. Working alongside the Clinical Nurse Specialists you will be responsible for assisting in the provision and coordination of an effective, comprehensive, integrated, service. You will be responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures. Provision of specialist education and training for children, families and carers and other staff and students will be a principle role. You will liaise with all relevant professional groups and agencies within and outside the Trust to enhance the delivery of care to children, young people and families under the care of the paediatric surgery/urology team, providing guidance, support and advice.

About us

Come Nurse with us...

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

A welcome subsidy of �1000 is available to all Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Midwives, ODPs and Radiographers taking up substantive employment with the Trust.

Closing date is midnight on 15 September 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 24 September 2024

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care Opportunities to experience a range of specialities Career and development opportunities Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team Research experience and opportunities Lovely location and quality of life Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse.
• Educated to Diploma level
• Post registration study relevant to post
• Teaching/ Assessing/ Mentoring module

Desirable

• Degree
• Specialist Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant acute General Paediatric Nursing experience
• Experience in leading a team or in routinely coordinating a shift on a children's ward

Desirable

• Community Children's Nursing
• Experience of nursing the neonate in a SCBU/NICU setting
• Experience working autonomously
• Experience in managing a change in clinical Practice

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Paediatric Surgery & Urology conditions
• Knowledge of community support networks available to children, parent and families

Skills

Essential

• Ability to deliver expert nursing care to children and families
• Ability to develop protocols and guidelines for practice under supervision of Lead CNS
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to deliver education and training programmes
• Good presentation/ clinical teaching skills
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates ability to work across organisational boundaries

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel within the region
• Ability to work flexibly
• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

180-E-247298