Job summary
Join Our Team as a Band 6 Sleep Nurse Practitioner!
Are you passionate about paediatric care and eager to make a significant impact? We're looking for a dedicated Band 6 Sleep Nurse Practitioner to become a vital part of our team at the Children's Outpatient Department (OPD) in Fairfield Hospital!
In this dynamic role, you'll engage directly with our young patients through impactful clinic sessions and some occasional home visits, ensuring that each child receives the specialised care they deserve. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to expand your expertise in sleep disorders and complex needs.
As our Sleep Nurse Practitioner, you will collaborate closely with community paediatricians, providing specialised nursing care, support, and invaluable education to patients and their families. You'll be the guiding light, offering advice and strategies to manage conditions effectively while working alongside other healthcare professionals in a nurturing environment.
Join us in transforming how children experience sleep-related challenges!
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of a team that cares!
Main duties of the job
We're on the lookout for a dedicated professional to enhance our team and make a real difference in the lives of children struggling with sleep difficulties.
In this rewarding role, you will conduct clinics through various formats--telephone, face-to-face, and home visits--tailoring care plans that meet the unique needs of each child. Collaborating closely with community paediatricians, you'll provide vital support to families, guiding them through the challenges of managing additional needs.
Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate patient records and databases, ensuring that each child's progress is monitored effectively. You'll also have the opportunity to share your specialist knowledge by training and advising medical and nursing staff, enhancing our team's expertise.
Moreover, you'll play a crucial role in auditing our sleep service to evaluate its effectiveness and improve patient outcomes, driving positive change in our community.
If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and is dedicated to transforming lives through quality care, we want to hear from you!
About us
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective communication with patient/carers and families about complex matters particularly sleep difficulties by providing a warm welcoming and enabling environment to support therapeutic relationships
Develop specialist knowledge, in area of sleep in children and sleep behavioural intervention strategies, underpinned by theory and undertake appropriate training
Independently run already well-established Nurse led Sleep clinics with supervision of consultant paediatrician in order to provide a bespoke sleep package to parents and children with neuro-disability disorders and sleep difficulties
Be a part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Consultant Paediatricians, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapists, Speech and language therapist, orthoptist, audiologist, play therapists and ensure we provide the best patient centred care for our patients with complex needs particularly children with sleep difficulties
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and nurse led sleep clinic and adjust the programmes of care were indicated along with maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
Contribute to the development of sleep services, participating in locality wide learning and training events in sleep behavioural intervention strategies for health professionals, group sessions for parents and school visits
Contribute to quality improvement
Support patients, carers and staffs equality, diversity and rights
Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
Plan, allocate, assess, and provide feedback to team members
Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources
You will practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
Caseload management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Establish and maintain effective communication with patient/carers and families about complex matters particularly sleep difficulties by providing a warm welcoming and enabling environment to support therapeutic relationships
Develop specialist knowledge, in area of sleep in children and sleep behavioural intervention strategies, underpinned by theory and undertake appropriate training
Independently run already well-established Nurse led Sleep clinics with supervision of consultant paediatrician in order to provide a bespoke sleep package to parents and children with neuro-disability disorders and sleep difficulties
Be a part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Consultant Paediatricians, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapists, Speech and language therapist, orthoptist, audiologist, play therapists and ensure we provide the best patient centred care for our patients with complex needs particularly children with sleep difficulties
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and nurse led sleep clinic and adjust the programmes of care were indicated along with maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
Contribute to the development of sleep services, participating in locality wide learning and training events in sleep behavioural intervention strategies for health professionals, group sessions for parents and school visits
Contribute to quality improvement
Support patients, carers and staffs equality, diversity and rights
Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
Plan, allocate, assess, and provide feedback to team members
Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources
You will practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing
Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service
Caseload management.
Person Specification
Post registration experience
Essential
- Substantial years post registration experience
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration RSCN/RN Child
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification (Sleep Practitioner training)
- Evidence of managing own caseload
- Specialist interest in neurodiversity
- Experience of working within community paediatrics
IT skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to use word, excel and powerpoint
Desirable
- Experience of use of electronic record keeping
Knowledge of neurodisabilty and special education needs
Essential
- Ability to deliver presentation
- Experience of working with children with neuro-disability and or complex needs
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of sleep hygiene
- Previous experience of working with children and families with challenging sleep issues
- Knowledge of child development forums and support networks for SEND
Person Specification
Post registration experience
Essential
- Substantial years post registration experience
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration RSCN/RN Child
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification (Sleep Practitioner training)
- Evidence of managing own caseload
- Specialist interest in neurodiversity
- Experience of working within community paediatrics
IT skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to use word, excel and powerpoint
Desirable
- Experience of use of electronic record keeping
Knowledge of neurodisabilty and special education needs
Essential
- Ability to deliver presentation
- Experience of working with children with neuro-disability and or complex needs
Desirable
- Previous knowledge of sleep hygiene
- Previous experience of working with children and families with challenging sleep issues
- Knowledge of child development forums and support networks for SEND
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).