Are you a motivated and innovative nurse with experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, or within the field of Pulmonary Hypertension? We are looking for a knowledgeable nurse who can bring their valuable experience with them to join a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists. This is a position requiring excellent specialist clinical skills, as well as the leadership and management skills to lead a dedicated team of nurse specialists and support staff.

The Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital is a multidisciplinary Service specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation and management and care of children 0- 16yrs with Pulmonary Hypertension. As a national service, we look after children across the whole of the UK with 8 outreach clinic locations, alongside weekly clinics at GOSH. You will have expert knowledge and skills on this rare condition and will be responsible for empowering other members of the health care team both internal and external. You will provide teaching to families, schools, and other members of the MDT to support the patient and their journey.

Main duties of the job

You will work within a wider team, composed of cardiologists, specialist nurses, cardiac technicians, clinical psychologists, geneticists and administrative staff. You will be expected to have excellent skills to support the whole family throughout the process of screening, diagnosis and on-going care. The post-holder will have the ability to develop and improve service delivery by driving and implementing change. They will work in collaboration with the team's other Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure that the team delivers an excellent standard of evidence-based care, providing expert support to patients and families affected by pulmonary hypertension.

We will support your clinical development and will provide a tailored educational pathway.

We look forward to hearing from you and supporting this new stage of your nursing career.

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

• Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. oUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. oDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or RN Adult with significant relevant experience in specialty (cardiology
• Evidence of on-going professional development relating to clinical specialty (cardiology)
• Possession of a relevant honor's degree or in the process of obtaining
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Leadership and management skills

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge of specialist Pulmonary Hypertension
• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Understanding of child protection issues and relevant trust policies and procedures
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in a cardiology CNS role
• 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 clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
• Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching and training skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Ability to problem solve and initiate change
• Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
• Ability to delegate and prioritise

Desirable

• Interviewing Skills
• Phlebotomy and cannulation

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

GOSH

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

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