Job summary
It is a fixed term cover for maternity leave - 9 months.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Children's nurse to join the specialist nursing team as a Paediatric Cardiac Link Nurse.
Congenital Network Link Nurses (CNLN) are qualified nurses, working in clinical areas within their local Trust, as part of the Lifelong Congenital Heart Network (LCHN), who take support and participate in the care of patients (child or adult) with congenital heart disease (CHD).
They support the local paediatric cardiology service and develop relationships with staff at the specialist centre with the aim of improving patient experience, supporting intra-network communication and facilitating the education of other staff within their working area.
The CNLN place of work may be a hospital ward, outpatient clinic, neonatal unit, community or palliative care environment, but they must be in a role where they will have contact with congenital heart disease patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic children's nurse with particular interest and experience in the care and management of children with congenital heart disease . The post holder will be well organised and committed to working as a member of a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic care, support and education to children and their families in the outpatient, daycare, inpatient and ED setting.
About us
Epsom and St Helier children's services have been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'.
We recognise that our team members are our greatest asset - it's their hard work and effort that really makes a difference. That's why we encourage our staff to fulfil their full potential. We'll do everything we can to support you, along with offering excellent learning and development opportunities. You will be supported by our enthusiastic Divisional Children's Team. We have in-house training, links to a range of London Universities and their accredited courses. Every nurse has a tailor made personal and professional development plan to support their career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information or an informal visit please contact either Rachael Cooper (Paediatric Matron - Specialist Nursing) on 07393251901| E: r.cooper12@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information or an informal visit please contact either Rachael Cooper (Paediatric Matron - Specialist Nursing) on 07393251901| E: r.cooper12@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RSCN/Child Branch
- Degree Education
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Working towards or willingness to work towards Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in caring for children
- Experience of looking after patients with congenital heart disease
Desirable
- Experience of management (patient / caseload or staff team)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Previous experience of audit / data collection
- Previous research knowledge, or be willing to undertake
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Dedicated to the provision of high quality services to patients
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Able to prioritise workload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Responsive to change
Desirable
- Flexible attitude toward ways and hours of working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RSCN/Child Branch
- Degree Education
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Working towards or willingness to work towards Masters Degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in caring for children
- Experience of looking after patients with congenital heart disease
Desirable
- Experience of management (patient / caseload or staff team)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
- Proven teaching ability
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Presentation and facilitation skills.
- Previous experience of audit / data collection
- Previous research knowledge, or be willing to undertake
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Diplomatic and tactful
- Dedicated to the provision of high quality services to patients
- Professional attitude
- Self-motivated and resourceful
- Able to prioritise workload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Responsive to change
Desirable
- Flexible attitude toward ways and hours of working
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).
