Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and supportive specialist
multi-disciplinary team as the
Primary
Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7
37.5
hours a week / permanent contract
The
Childrens PCD management service is one
of the four commissioned national centres. We provide specialist PCD care to
children across the north of England.
We
are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated and experienced senior
nurse with relevant experience, excellent interpersonal skills,
organisational skills and ability to work independently. As the nursing lead in our small friendly
multi-disciplinary team you are integral in co-ordinating care and management
of children and young people with PCD, providing a quality service. You will
provide specialist advice, education and support to health professionals and
parents /carers locally and work collaboratively with our established
regional shared care teams.
Children
are seen annually by the PCD management multi-disciplinary team at their
local hospital and an individualised management plan for the child and family
is produced as part of this assessment. We support home and school visits
where needed and you will lead on the transition of young people in
preparation for moving into adult services. As a national team member, you
will work closely with the other PCD nurse specialists and our adult
colleagues and participate in audit, research, and service development.
Main duties of the job
As
the lead nurse in the PCD multi-disciplinary team you will demonstrate a high
level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist
advice, education and support to health care professionals, schools and
parents/carers of these children. You will contribute to the management of
these children in the acute setting, providing support and advice to regional
shared care centres and primary health care teams. The post holder will
actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area
and collaborate with the other national PCD centres
About us
Expected Shortlisting
Date:
07/02/2025
Planned Interview
Date:
14/02/2025
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
activities
1.Leads
a specialist team in the development of evidence-based nursing practice in
line. Ensures safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance
clinical skills.
2.Takes
the lead in coordinating members of the specialist multidisciplinary team, in
all aspects of service delivery and development.
3.Develops/provides
appropriate information for staff, families, and children within the
speciality. Where appropriate provides ongoing education and support for
children and their families whether at home or in hospital
Working
across professional and organisational boundaries
1.
Liaising with all members of the speciality team to discuss individual
patients clinical needs.
2.
To initiate and participate in Multidisciplinary meetings regarding the needs
of specific children and their families. To plan appropriate care programmes
and effect implementation.
3.
Ensure that effective communication has been established with all
disciplines, patients, and relatives 4. Offer appropriate and expert advice
to other professionals on care practices, delivery, and service development
within own specialism.
Developing
self and others
1.
Provide specialist clinical and managerial advice, training, and education to
healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust, nationally and
internationally through a variety of teaching methods that encourages a
positive learning experience.
2. Takes personal responsibility for own
professional growth. Keeps up to date with professional development and
research. Contributes to a specialist membership group.
3.
Takes an active role in the personal development of specialist team members
through the appropriate dissemination of relevant evidenced based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
activities
1.Leads
a specialist team in the development of evidence-based nursing practice in
line. Ensures safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance
clinical skills.
2.Takes
the lead in coordinating members of the specialist multidisciplinary team, in
all aspects of service delivery and development.
3.Develops/provides
appropriate information for staff, families, and children within the
speciality. Where appropriate provides ongoing education and support for
children and their families whether at home or in hospital
Working
across professional and organisational boundaries
1.
Liaising with all members of the speciality team to discuss individual
patients clinical needs.
2.
To initiate and participate in Multidisciplinary meetings regarding the needs
of specific children and their families. To plan appropriate care programmes
and effect implementation.
3.
Ensure that effective communication has been established with all
disciplines, patients, and relatives 4. Offer appropriate and expert advice
to other professionals on care practices, delivery, and service development
within own specialism.
Developing
self and others
1.
Provide specialist clinical and managerial advice, training, and education to
healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust, nationally and
internationally through a variety of teaching methods that encourages a
positive learning experience.
2. Takes personal responsibility for own
professional growth. Keeps up to date with professional development and
research. Contributes to a specialist membership group.
3.
Takes an active role in the personal development of specialist team members
through the appropriate dissemination of relevant evidenced based practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post registration experience at Sister/Charge nurse level or equivalent within speciality
- Audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management
- Leadership & Management experience
Desirable
- Working alongside individuals from other organisations
Other Criteria
Essential
- Essential car driver and owner
- Able to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Capable of working independently
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse ( Level 1)
- First level degree education
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years post registration experience at Sister/Charge nurse level or equivalent within speciality
- Audit and standard setting
- Service development and/or change management
- Leadership & Management experience
Desirable
- Working alongside individuals from other organisations
Other Criteria
Essential
- Essential car driver and owner
- Able to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Capable of working independently
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse ( Level 1)
- First level degree education
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing
- Post registration qualification in specialty
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
