We are looking for experienced nurses to rise to the challenge and join our team in Nightingale and Woodpecker as an Day Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (with 2 years completed in the ECP pathway) or Trainee CNS (with willingness to complete this pathway), and on completion you will be automatically moved into the Band 7 CNS role.

This is a ward-based clinical role, working closely with the ANP's and within the wider MDT.

Main duties of the job

• To act as a role model and expert practitioner
• To provide enhanced clinical care through health assessment, initiation of treatment, formulation and alteration of treatment and monitoring of care programs to children and young people within the agreed scope of practice
• To provide clinical leadership to a designated clinical team and ensure the provision of high-quality care to children and families
• To be a competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the speciality, ensuring the provision of high quality evidence base nursing care
• To ensure the 6Cs are embedded within clinical practiceTo ensure clinical practice reflects NMC guidance and practice is delivered in line with the scope of practice and trust policies and guidelines
• To provide direct clinical care through health assessments and initiation of treatment for children attending for procedures/treatment within Nurse Specialist authorised scope of practice
• Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the team
• Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors
• To foster and environment conducive to learning, enquiry and research
• To foster enquiry, to contribute to new ideas and innovations and to develop enhanced roles within the scope of professional practice.
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child's admission and treatment at all times

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

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child)
• Relevant Honours degree
• Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to undertake
• Advanced assessment of the presenting child qualification

Desirable

• Master's degree in advanced nursing Practice or working towards.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to undertake
• Advanced assessment of the presenting child qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Relevant knowledge and experience within relevant clinical speciality
• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
• Experience of taking charge of a department and of leading and managing a team of nurses.
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
• Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Evidence of working with children / young people and families to improve patient experience
• Committed to providing excellent Family Centred Care.

Desirable

• Experience of utilizing research and audit
• Experience of developing practice standards, clinical audit, benchmarking and clinical / quality improvement
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent paediatric clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for specialty
• Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Administration of IV drugs
• Computer literate (word processing, power point presentation)
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
• Able to problem solve
• Able to utilise audit and research evidence to support changes in practice.

Desirable

• Phlebotomy and cannulation skills

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to demonstrate embedding of 6Cs into clinical practice.
• Able To work autonomously, collaboratively and as part of a multiprofessional team
• Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change.
• Ability to deal with complex situations
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times.

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

271-OI-6631559