Job summary
Are you an experienced children's nurse with a keen interest in children's oncology? Would you like to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with a diagnosis of cancer?
Due to the current post holder retiring and returning on reduced hours, we have an exciting opportunity within our children's community services in Lincolnshire for a part-time Band 7 children's Macmillan nurse specialist.
Alongside the current post holder, you will be responsible for providing a flexible nursing service within core hours Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm for a caseload of children and young people 0-19 years with oncology conditions and their families. In addition, you will participate in the 24/7 on-call rota for palliative / End of Life care as required working closely with the community children's nursing teams.
Applicants must be NMC Registered Nurse (child) / RSCN with a relevant first degree or equivalent qualification and /or experience. A specialist qualification in children's oncology care or demonstrable experience is essential for this post, as is a Teaching / Mentorship qualification.
Recent experience of working within children's nursing including working with families whose children are undergoing cancer treatment is also considered essential.
Main duties of the job
As a children's Macmillan nurse specialist you will be instrumental in developing this specialist nursing service alongside the current post holder, playing an integral role in improving and transforming cancer pathways for children and young people and their families.
You will provide strong clinical leadership across the children's community services working closely with and supporting the acute children's services, to ensure delivery of safe, high quality care and support for any child with a cancer diagnosis and their family living in Lincolnshire.
You will work closely with and support the current post holder and the clinical lead ensure the service specification and quality measures for the POSCU are maintained and improved, year on year.
You will have the ability to work collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries to actively participate, lead on, advise and influence the direction children's oncology nursing locally and across the East Midlands, representing POSCU at a network level as required.
Act as an expert resource by facilitating the delivery of specialist oncology education and training for colleagues and other professionals who care and support the oncology child.
About us
This Band 7 part-time specialist post will work closely with the current Macmillan nurse post holder. The children's Macmillan specialists form part of the children's community services. We are an inclusive compassionate and cohesive group of community children's nurses who work collaboratively to provide the best care possible for our children, young people and their families on the caseloads.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job please see attached job description and person specification.
For further information about the role or to arrange an informal discussion / meeting, please contact:
1) Deborah Flatman, Matron Childrens Community Services Trust-wide
Tel: 07879 491732.
2) Helen Lythgoe, Childrens Macmillan Nurse Specialist Trust-wide
Tel: 07879 491736
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details regarding the job please see attached job description and person specification.
For further information about the role or to arrange an informal discussion / meeting, please contact:
1) Deborah Flatman, Matron Childrens Community Services Trust-wide
Tel: 07879 491732.
2) Helen Lythgoe, Childrens Macmillan Nurse Specialist Trust-wide
Tel: 07879 491736
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) / RSCN
- First Degree in relevant subject / equivalent qualification or experience.
- Specialist qualification in paediatric oncology nursing (Degree module) or equivalent experience
- Teaching / Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and training.
Desirable
- Masters Degree relevant to post
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- NMC recorded V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Community children's nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (SPQ)
- Leadership & Management Qualification
- Level 2 - Psychological. training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience of working within Childrens Nursing including working with children and their families' undergoing cancer treatment.
- Relevant, up to date clinical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex & difficult emotional situations.
- High level organisation & prioritisation skills.
- Sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Experience managing a caseload.
- Cannulation & Venepuncture
- ICT skills / Information management experience
- Experience and psychological skills in providing a high level of emotional, psychosocial support for children and their families.
Evidence of Particular: knowledge, skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust Framework
- Able to articulate an understanding of the NMC Code and its application to clinical practice
- Clear understanding and commitment to clinical governance.
- Articulates understanding of health & safety, risk management & the patient safety agenda relating to children & young people.
- Ability to adapt to change.
Desirable
- Research and Audit experience
- Knowledge of developing integrated care pathways
- Political awareness, knowledge / interest of current issues & legislation & ability to articulate an understanding of local & national guidelines.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must have the ability to travel independently throughout the County.
- Able to work flexibly, prioritise and respond to changing demands in workload.
- Commitment to developing children's oncology services & the wider children's community services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) / RSCN
- First Degree in relevant subject / equivalent qualification or experience.
- Specialist qualification in paediatric oncology nursing (Degree module) or equivalent experience
- Teaching / Mentorship Qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development and training.
Desirable
- Masters Degree relevant to post
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- NMC recorded V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
- Community children's nursing Specialist Practitioner qualification (SPQ)
- Leadership & Management Qualification
- Level 2 - Psychological. training
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience of working within Childrens Nursing including working with children and their families' undergoing cancer treatment.
- Relevant, up to date clinical skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written & verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex & difficult emotional situations.
- High level organisation & prioritisation skills.
- Sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children & vulnerable adults.
Desirable
- Experience managing a caseload.
- Cannulation & Venepuncture
- ICT skills / Information management experience
- Experience and psychological skills in providing a high level of emotional, psychosocial support for children and their families.
Evidence of Particular: knowledge, skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust Framework
- Able to articulate an understanding of the NMC Code and its application to clinical practice
- Clear understanding and commitment to clinical governance.
- Articulates understanding of health & safety, risk management & the patient safety agenda relating to children & young people.
- Ability to adapt to change.
Desirable
- Research and Audit experience
- Knowledge of developing integrated care pathways
- Political awareness, knowledge / interest of current issues & legislation & ability to articulate an understanding of local & national guidelines.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Applicants must have the ability to travel independently throughout the County.
- Able to work flexibly, prioritise and respond to changing demands in workload.
- Commitment to developing children's oncology services & the wider children's community services.
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).
