Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen within CoMET to join the paediatric transport education team. We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is experienced in transport to join our service.
CoMET is the supra-regional Paediatric Critical Care Transport Service hosted by The University Hospitals of Leicester, in partnership with Nottingham University Hospital which launched in March 2017. CoMET is responsible for covering the East Midlands, providing advice and support for our 11 referring centres. The team operates a 24 hour acute transport service 7 days a week and a repatriation service in daytime hours to help create patient flow in our critical care beds within the region.
This is a unique opportunity for you to become involved in developing the service further as we move to a single site base in Castle Donington alongside our neonatal, adults and ECMO transport colleagues. The education team support a regional education programme run in conjunction with the East Midlands Children's Critical Care Network, as well as a comprehensive training programme for staff working within the service and an outreach programme for our referring hospitals.
We are also proud to be opening our own on site immersive simulation suite later this year which will further enhance our education resources within the region.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a key member of the team supporting the regional paediatric centres and CoMET, the East Midlands Paediatric Critical Care Transport service particularly in response to the anticipated autumn and winter surge in respiratory infections in children. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary education team and the East Midlands Children's Critical Care Network (EMCN) staff.
The successful applicant will act as a role model to provide clinical leadership to the nursing and medical team, sharing expert knowledge and supporting in the clinical and transport setting. The post holder will alsowork in partnership with the Matron and Lead Consultants for CoMET and the practice development teams within the operational area of the Service, being responsible for planning and leading in the implementation of evidence-based, patient-focused practice, provide training programmes for stabilisation and care of critically ill infants and children.
Also key to the role will be maintaining links with institutes of further learning to ensure the ongoing training of transport team members and to be visible and accessible for staff working for CoMET and within the hospitals within the operational area of the Service.
About us
UHL are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please refer to the attached job description or contact either the CoMET Matron, Abi Hill on 07960 868921, team leader Helen Holmes on 07966 556781
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please refer to the attached job description or contact either the CoMET Matron, Abi Hill on 07960 868921, team leader Helen Holmes on 07966 556781
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Appropriate current registration with NMC (RN, RM, RSCN)
- Successful completion of recognised Post Registration qualification in Paediatric Nursing or equivalent
- Current APLS provider
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of on going, dynamic continuing professional education within Paediatrics
Desirable
- Successful completion of recognised neonatal / paediatric transport course
- APLS Instructor
- Higher Qualification in clinical education (Certificate/Diploma/Masters)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years recent Post Registration experience in Paediatric Intensive care Nursing
- 2 years experience of teaching and assessing
- Evidence of developing teaching / training packages
- Participation in multi-disciplinary teaching sessions
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Certified IV drug administrator, both centrally and peripherally
- Previous experience of research / audit
- Previous experience of change management / problem solving
Desirable
- Experience of working cross boundaries
- Experience in paediatric cardiac critical care
- Experience in Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS/ECMO)
- Publications in the area of paediatric critical care/paediatric transport medicine
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Excellent standard of spoken and written English
- Excellent listening and communication
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Conscientious
- Demonstrates assertiveness
- Able to deal with conflict and diplomatic
Desirable
- Recognition and management of stress in self and others
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Has an understanding of current professional and paediatric issues
- Has an understanding of Health & Safety, Clinical Risk and Quality issues
- Able to prioritise own and others workloads
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Participation in Audit
- Participation in Quality Improvement activities
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Good attendance record
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP requirements
- Flexibility to travel as role requires
- Team player
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Desirable
- Ability to utilise resources efficiently
Physical Skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions
Other requirements
Essential
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential
- Appropriate current registration with NMC (RN, RM, RSCN)
- Successful completion of recognised Post Registration qualification in Paediatric Nursing or equivalent
- Current APLS provider
- A recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- Evidence of on going, dynamic continuing professional education within Paediatrics
Desirable
- Successful completion of recognised neonatal / paediatric transport course
- APLS Instructor
- Higher Qualification in clinical education (Certificate/Diploma/Masters)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years recent Post Registration experience in Paediatric Intensive care Nursing
- 2 years experience of teaching and assessing
- Evidence of developing teaching / training packages
- Participation in multi-disciplinary teaching sessions
- Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Certified IV drug administrator, both centrally and peripherally
- Previous experience of research / audit
- Previous experience of change management / problem solving
Desirable
- Experience of working cross boundaries
- Experience in paediatric cardiac critical care
- Experience in Extra Corporeal Life Support (ECLS/ECMO)
- Publications in the area of paediatric critical care/paediatric transport medicine
Communication & Relationships
Essential
- Excellent standard of spoken and written English
- Excellent listening and communication
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Conscientious
- Demonstrates assertiveness
- Able to deal with conflict and diplomatic
Desirable
- Recognition and management of stress in self and others
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Has an understanding of current professional and paediatric issues
- Has an understanding of Health & Safety, Clinical Risk and Quality issues
- Able to prioritise own and others workloads
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Participation in Audit
- Participation in Quality Improvement activities
Planning & Organisational
Essential
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Good attendance record
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP requirements
- Flexibility to travel as role requires
- Team player
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Desirable
- Ability to utilise resources efficiently
Physical Skills
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible with working hours and conditions
Other requirements
Essential
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Trust Values
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
