Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time fixed term, Band 6 Nurse Specialist to join the Highly Specialist NHS England funded Hyperinsulinism team. This post will be for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
The post holder will work within a CNS team who have a nursing responsibility for complex patients with Hyperinsulinism and their families, working in close partnership with the Consultants and the whole multidisciplinary team.
The post-holder will also be part of the General Endocrine CNS team, with occasional support offered to the diabetes team.
Applicants need to possess some experience in the care of patients with Hyperinsulinism as well as excellent communication and being able to work in a small team providing appropriate support and a smooth patient journey.
The successful applicant will be expected to uphold and demonstrate the trust values at all times, as well as ensuring staff around you do the same.
If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact Kate Morgan on Ext 0360 or Lucy Thomas (Matron) on ext 6362.
Main duties of the job
o Provide information, clinical advice and support to children and families with hypoglycaemia and act as a resource to other professionals involved in that child's care.
o Be a competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based nursing care for the children and their families.
o Ensure that each child is assessed, and their care planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family and other staff caring for the child, and that this is accurately communicated and documented.
o Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff in order to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the children, families, visitors and staff.
o Act as an advocate for the child and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
o Ensure that each child within the caseload has a named lead clinician and designated care co-ordinator to co-ordinate their care and ensure a smooth ongoing journey through effective discharge planning.
o Ensure effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team both internally and externally to the Trust, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
o Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide clinically effective, evidence based patient care.
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.
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e Children's registered
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Possession of a relevant honours' degree
- Recognized teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
- Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare, e.g. Laming Report, Francis report, CNO's vision for Compassion In practice
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child protection procedures
- Good attendance record
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
Desirable
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Experience of working as a NS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant clinical skills
- Expert specialist skills and abilities for the post
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating skills
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
- Appraisal skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Excellent verbal and written
- Communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
- Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
- Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
- Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
- A flexible approach to work
- Ability to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to deal with conflict situations
- Be flexible with hours
Desirable
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e Children's registered
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Possession of a relevant honours' degree
- Recognized teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
- Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare, e.g. Laming Report, Francis report, CNO's vision for Compassion In practice
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child protection procedures
- Good attendance record
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
Desirable
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Experience of working as a NS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant clinical skills
- Expert specialist skills and abilities for the post
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating skills
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
- Appraisal skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Excellent verbal and written
- Communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
- Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
- Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
- Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
- A flexible approach to work
- Ability to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team
- Ability to deal with conflict situations
- Be flexible with hours
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
