Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the East of England Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (PCC ODN). We are seeking an experienced paediatric nurse to work with longterm ventilation (LTV) services in the EoE and beyond and provide expert LTV education, advice and support to health professionals working within the EoE.
The post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the pathways of care for children and young people requiring LTV across the EoE. Whilst focussing on education, the post holder will also play a key role in any regional LTV workstreams aligned with the NCEPOD recommendations.
The post holder will lead on collaborating with the EoE LTV service and regional educators in the continuing development of resources and training and support the development of a competency framework for health professionals in various settings caring for CYP requiring long term ventilation.
We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and informed paediatric nurse/educator with excellent knowledge and experience of LTV care, able to work autonomously. S/he will be an excellent communicator, able to successfully interact with multi-disciplinary teams. An understanding of national LTV and education frameworks is important. The post holder will possess the skills, knowledge and attributes outlined in the attached person specification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, in collaboration with the tertiary LTV service, will lead on the delivery and evaluation of LTV education packages across the EoE. Delivery of MDT LTV education across the network will be a significant part of the role, providing support to individual Trusts where required.
The post holder will continue building relationships with other ODN LTV and education teams across the country to rationalise resources and reduce variation in clinical care and education.
The post holder will ensure that the network is kept informed and acts upon national developments affecting LTV provision, education and training to ensure robust practice.
The post holder will take the lead in ensuring that clinical practice remains evidence based and up to date, and practice relates to the needs of the patients, in line with the principles and values of the NHS Constitution, National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance and current professional standards relating to LTV care.
The post holder will work with clinical teams across the region to identify patient specific gaps in knowledge and skills and offer support to improve patient flow and experience when moving from PICU to ward/home.
The post holder will be part of the PCC ODN Education team and collaborate and contribute to education delivery, where appropriate with the Surgery in Children and Neonatal ODN teams.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals 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.
Closing date: 15 January 2023
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 27 January 2023
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Closing date: 15 January 2023
Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 27 January 2023
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 Childrens Nurse ? Holds a recognised Paediatric Critical Care qualification ? Recognised Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Management /Leadership training/qualification ? IT training ? Educated to Masters level in relevant specialist field or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for CYP requiring longterm ventilation. ? Nursing experience in paediatric critical care ? Experience at a senior clinical level (Band 6 or above) in relevant specialty ? Experience of mentoring/ preceptorship. ? Experience of developing clinical guidelines ? Experience of facilitating change ? Experience of sharing best practice ? Experience of developing learning resources/ delivering programmes of education ? Experience of working within multiprofessional teams
Desirable
- Experience working at clinical nurse specialist level or equivalent. ? Experience of creating electronic resources/ e learning packages, or a willingness to undertake. ? Coaching experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of LTV/tracheostomy care ? Robust understanding of the complexities of LTV/tracheostomy care. ? Knowledge and awareness of team dynamics and own role in team
Desirable
- Knowledge of sources of financial support for training and education ? Knowledge of a variety of quality processes and their application
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, make decisions, use initiative and prioritise workload ? Excellent communication skills written and verbal ? Excellent time management and organisational skills ? Ability to teach competently using adult teaching and learning strategies ? Good IT skills
Desirable
- Expertise in assessment and evaluation methods and quality monitoring processes ? Able to work and communicate virtually with other teams using a range of programmes
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. ? Self-motivated and ability to motivate others ? Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism ? Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive ? Ability to work in various locations across the network ? Able to work in locations outside of the network as required. ? Evidence of own recent, relevant professional development. ? Able to work independently and as part of a team ? Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Membership of relevant local/ regional/ national forums
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Childrens Nurse ? Holds a recognised Paediatric Critical Care qualification ? Recognised Teaching/mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Management /Leadership training/qualification ? IT training ? Educated to Masters level in relevant specialist field or equivalent level of experience working at a senior level in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for CYP requiring longterm ventilation. ? Nursing experience in paediatric critical care ? Experience at a senior clinical level (Band 6 or above) in relevant specialty ? Experience of mentoring/ preceptorship. ? Experience of developing clinical guidelines ? Experience of facilitating change ? Experience of sharing best practice ? Experience of developing learning resources/ delivering programmes of education ? Experience of working within multiprofessional teams
Desirable
- Experience working at clinical nurse specialist level or equivalent. ? Experience of creating electronic resources/ e learning packages, or a willingness to undertake. ? Coaching experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of LTV/tracheostomy care ? Robust understanding of the complexities of LTV/tracheostomy care. ? Knowledge and awareness of team dynamics and own role in team
Desirable
- Knowledge of sources of financial support for training and education ? Knowledge of a variety of quality processes and their application
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead, make decisions, use initiative and prioritise workload ? Excellent communication skills written and verbal ? Excellent time management and organisational skills ? Ability to teach competently using adult teaching and learning strategies ? Good IT skills
Desirable
- Expertise in assessment and evaluation methods and quality monitoring processes ? Able to work and communicate virtually with other teams using a range of programmes
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. ? Self-motivated and ability to motivate others ? Ability to deal with difficult or sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism ? Access to a vehicle and willingness to drive ? Ability to work in various locations across the network ? Able to work in locations outside of the network as required. ? Evidence of own recent, relevant professional development. ? Able to work independently and as part of a team ? Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Membership of relevant local/ regional/ national forums
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).