Are you looking for a new, dynamic challenge developing and improving the transitional care of young people with congenital and acquired heart disease? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the cardiac adolescent and transition service.

We are looking for an experienced cardiac nurse with vision and enthusiasm for delivering holistic young person centred care. The role includes service development of transitional care for young people with congenital and acquired heart disease, leading a small, motivated team, whilst managing a caseload of young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease. You must have excellent leadership and management skills, experience in service development and improvement and aspire to develop innovative teaching strategies, whilst also being able to quickly develop a positive rapport with young people. The role will involve developing strategies to empower young people to manage their on-going health needs as they prepare for adulthood, whilst implementing pathways to reduce patients becoming lost-to-follow-up.

We will support your on-going development and educational pathway to achieve these goals. This is a full-time position.

For further information please contact Paul Blackburn on 0207 405 9200 ext. 6374, paul.blackburn@gosh.nhs.uk and/or Cillian Gray/Joanne Hollis telephone 0207 405 9200 ext. 8143, email: Cillian.Gray@gosh.nhs.uk, joanne.hollis@gosh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

o Work with cardiac services to develop a network of care including inpatient, outpatient and community support whilst demonstrating a nurse lead in this area of practiceo Work with young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease aged 12 years upwards within the Trust, across the cardiac networks, and into the communityo Demonstrate appropriate expert clinical practice and knowledge of this patient group, leadership skills, education, and an ability to use research/audit to develop practice and improve current knowledge baseo Develop clinical judgment and decision making in relation to the management of patients.o Engage, empower, and prepare young people to develop their independence and knowledge of their condition and lifestyle in readiness for adult serviceso Improve the quality of care and the patient journey of young people with CHD and acquired heart disease through GOSH services and across cardiac networks

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

• Consolidated GOSH always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• On the relevant part of the NMC register, RNA / RNC, or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
• Possession of a relevant Degree or in the process of obtaining.
• Leadership or management training
• Basic life support
• Specialist congenital heart disease modules/courses undertaken or willingness to undertake
• Completion of adolescent e-learning for health modules, particularly transition module

Desirable

• Assessing and mentoring Qualification or ENB 998 or willing to work towards
• Service improvement modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake
• Advanced assessment modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake
• Public health/ adolescent health modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Minimum 2 years at band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
• Experience of both clinical and formal teaching
• Experience of working with young people in transition / coaching young people/life skills development
• Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
• Knowledge of adolescent development and lifestyle challenges
• Knowledge of transition theories and key documents, information resources and national standards e.g. DH (2011) You're Welcome DH (2008) Transition: moving on well DH (2006) Transition: Getting it right for young people CQC (2015) From the Pond Into the Sea NHSE (2016) CHD Standards and Specifications, ESC (2020) ACHD Guidelines, NICE (2016) Transition Guidelines etc.
• Understanding of professional and current issues around congenital heart disease e.g. Congenital Heart Disease Review
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Understanding of child protection procedures
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Clinical Governance
• Experience in the use of information technology to promote health and communication

Desirable

• Experience of leadership abilities e.g. taking charge of a ward area or change management project
• Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses
• Previous experience of change management, initiative and problem solving
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
• Experience with PREMS AND PROMS surveys
• Experience in service improvement/ quality improvement projects
• Handling clinical incidents and complaints

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Clinical expert in paediatric/adult clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. experience of working with children and adults. Experience of general cardiothoracic work
• Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
• Able to problem solve, initiate, and sustain change
• Negotiating skills
• Appraisal skills
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills, and ability to demonstrate experience in education of adults or young people
• Able to present ideas and thoughts at discussion and in a formal presentation
• Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
• Experience with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) systems
• Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets, Xcel, PowerPoint presentation)
• Ability to use technology e.g. mobile phone, zoom, video link, internet and meet the communication technology needs of today E I/A
• Therapeutic use of self

Desirable

• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Interviewing skills
• Administering medication under patient group directives or independent prescribing as appropriate.
• Experience with databases, application and development
• Website design
• Social media

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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