Are you a dedicated, professional nurse with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Neurodisability?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term part time (0.5 WTE) Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Movement Disorder Service (MDS).

The service accepts referrals for tertiary / quaternary level multi-disciplinary clinics which provide expert opinion /second opinion to referrers, as well as ongoing support & advice to families, referring teams and the wider specialism. The friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team also provide acute interventional services for Botulinum Toxin, and SDR, including an acute rehabilitation service, as well as ad hoc in-patient consults in relation to management of movement disorders for acute patients within the trust.

As the CNS you must possess excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills to ensure the families are provided with high quality care and a smooth patient journey. The applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact Lucy Thomas (Matron) on ext 6362

Main duties of the job

The Movement Disorder Service (MDS) sits within The Wolfson Neurodisability Service (NDS) at GOSH. It is the regional specialist provider of tone management for North Thames and is commissioned as Southeast England provider for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR).

It manages children and young people (CYP) with complex congenital and acquired movement disorders throughout childhood. The work is primarily Multidisciplinary (MDT) clinic assessment and management, but there is also diagnostic work when the aetiology of the movement disorder is not clear.

MDS has a strong interdisciplinary focus, the teams include Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics & Neurophysiology. The service has close links with other specialist national & international services both in paediatric and adult services.

The post-holder will work within the Neurodisability Movement Disorder Service and may be asked to with whom they will provide reciprocal cross cover for other specialist areas within the service for short leave periods between individuals in the CNS team to ensure continuity of a quality service for all patients.

To enable the fulfilment of these requirements, all CNSs are expected to work clinically as part of a ward roster. This requirement is equivalent to two full 12.5-hour shifts per month based on full time employment (pro rata if part time) but may be subject to review according to service requirements.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e. Children's registered
• Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Possession of a relevant honours' degree

Desirable

• Recognized teaching qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
• Experience of leading and managing a team
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Demonstrates Compassion in Practice
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare, e.g. Laming Report, Francis report, CNO's vision for Compassion In practice
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Child protection procedures
• Handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Good attendance record
• Evidence of fulfilling PREP

Desirable

• Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
• Experience of working as a CNS

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent relevant clinical skills
• Specialist skills and abilities for the post
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Negotiating skills
• Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Excellent verbal and written
• Communication and listening skills
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
• Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
• Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
• Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
• Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
• A flexible approach to work
• Ability to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to deal with conflict situations
• Be flexible with hours

Desirable

• Interviewing skills
• Appraisal skills

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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