Job summary
The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing support to the National Hepatitis C Paediatric Operational Delivery Network (HCV pMDT ODN) which provides approval for antiviral treatments using Direct Acting Antiviral therapies (DAA) for the treatment of HCV infection for children and young people >= 3-18 years of age. The HCV pMDT ODN established in April 2021 requires a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure they remain quorate during patient reviews and that nursing representation is available.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work in partnership with the National HCV pMDT ODN Clinical Lead, HCV pMDT ODN Co-ordinator, HCV pMDT ODN Project Manager, HCV pMDT ODN Health and Social Welfare Practitioner, National HCV pMDT ODN steering committee and other external national agencies as an advisory resource.
The postholder will work with the National HCV pMDT ODN to advocate for children and young people's treatment therapies. The role also includes providing specialist paediatric nursing support for specific national projects collaborating with the National HCV pMDT ODN such as the UKHSA Tracking Project and Gilead HCV Pilot Project working with HMP women services.
The postholder will work within the infrastructure of the WMCN at BWC adhering to local policies, procedures and national professional bodies.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in Health or Public Health related subject.
- Evidence of continual relevant professional development.
- RSCN/RN Child current registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of hepatitis C (HCV) and the health and social impact on individuals affected.
- Knowledge and understanding of Patient/Public involvement, management of complaints and investigations unto Governance issues.
Professional
Essential
- Able to work with partner organisations confidently and professionally.
- Able to develop and implement a range of approaches to enable children/young people and their families from vulnerable and hard to reach communities to proactively engage with national HCV pMDT ODN projects
- Ability to communicate complex information (verbal/written/email) in a clear and understandable format.
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure maintaining resilience in difficult situations.
- Ability to engage and understand children/young people and their family's needs.
- Excellent team working approach
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to resolve problems in relation to children/young people, their families accessing HCV DAA treatment, including whilst supporting the delivery of national HCV projects.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexible working to meet national HCV pMDT ODN service requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent in Health or Public Health related subject.
- Evidence of continual relevant professional development.
- RSCN/RN Child current registration
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of hepatitis C (HCV) and the health and social impact on individuals affected.
- Knowledge and understanding of Patient/Public involvement, management of complaints and investigations unto Governance issues.
Professional
Essential
- Able to work with partner organisations confidently and professionally.
- Able to develop and implement a range of approaches to enable children/young people and their families from vulnerable and hard to reach communities to proactively engage with national HCV pMDT ODN projects
- Ability to communicate complex information (verbal/written/email) in a clear and understandable format.
Personal skills
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure maintaining resilience in difficult situations.
- Ability to engage and understand children/young people and their family's needs.
- Excellent team working approach
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to resolve problems in relation to children/young people, their families accessing HCV DAA treatment, including whilst supporting the delivery of national HCV projects.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexible working to meet national HCV pMDT ODN service requirements.
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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