Job summary
The paediatric Metabolic Bone Disease Service at Sheffield Children's Hospital is currently looking for a senior paediatric nurse (Band 6) to join their multi-disciplinary team.
This is a permanent post and is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team caring for children with all forms of metabolic bone disease, predominantly osteogenesis imperfecta.
We are a nationally commissioned service heavily involved in research and new drug therapies for our patient group.
The CNS team provide patients and their families with education and support at the time of diagnosis and beyond. They are a point of contact for families and other healthcare professionals.
The role also involves co-ordination and organisation of patient admissions, including medical treatments for children who travel from throughout the UK to attend our specialist service.
Working within a specialist Children's hospital, the successful candidate can expect to build close working relationships with other members of the team such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and psychology.
Applicants must be NMC registered and have at least 2 years Band 5 experience.
Evidence of excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a busy multi- disciplinary team is required.
This is a great chance to deliver care with pride, respect, compassion and integrity.
Main duties of the job
- As part of a senior nursing team, help co-ordinate the specialist service in a variety of settings, ensuring the quality of care provision to children.
- To assist in providing specialist education, training and information to children, families and members of multidisciplinary team.
- To be responsible for monitoring patient condition, administering treatment and communicating change to senior specialist nurse or multidisciplinary team.
- To be responsible for nursing practice development.
- To act as an independent prescriber in areas of competency
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a senior nursing team, help co-ordinate the specialist service in a variety of settings, ensuring the quality of care provision to children.
- To liaise with the Primary Health Care team and where relevant, the referring District Hospital team to ensure a seamless package of care.
- To produce care plans for each patient and communicate these to the child, family and colleagues.
- To provide a telephone advice service to patients and serve as a point of contact for other health professionals.
- To visit the wards on a regular basis, to communicate with ward staff over discharge plans for specialist inpatients and to make contact with new referrals.
- To develop protocol based treatments in association with the multidisciplinary team.
- To act up in the absence of immediate supervisor.
- Carry out Nurse-Led admission and discharge following agreed day case protocols and policy following training, supervision and assessment
Please refer to the full JD and person specification
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
As part of a senior nursing team, help co-ordinate the specialist service in a variety of settings, ensuring the quality of care provision to children.
- To liaise with the Primary Health Care team and where relevant, the referring District Hospital team to ensure a seamless package of care.
- To produce care plans for each patient and communicate these to the child, family and colleagues.
- To provide a telephone advice service to patients and serve as a point of contact for other health professionals.
- To visit the wards on a regular basis, to communicate with ward staff over discharge plans for specialist inpatients and to make contact with new referrals.
- To develop protocol based treatments in association with the multidisciplinary team.
- To act up in the absence of immediate supervisor.
- Carry out Nurse-Led admission and discharge following agreed day case protocols and policy following training, supervision and assessment
Please refer to the full JD and person specification
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
- 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
Desirable
- Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Degree in relevant subject
- Working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Completed Band 5 co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of working with the Specialty patient group
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- Audit / Research experience
- Project or caseload management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Speciality aspects
- Health & Safety Practices eg Lifting and handling
- COSHH
- Current Nursing / Health Aspects
- Infection Control
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Time management Skills
- Flexible Work independently or part of a team
- Interest in Specialty
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Up to date on local current practices
Desirable
- Interest in Audit / Research Leadership
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable to change
- Commitment to: Speciality Self-Development Evolution of nursing practice Management of change
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
- 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
Desirable
- Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
- Degree in relevant subject
- Working towards completion of non- medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Completed Band 5 co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Experience of working with the Specialty patient group
- Teaching and mentorship qualification
- Audit / Research experience
- Project or caseload management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Speciality aspects
- Health & Safety Practices eg Lifting and handling
- COSHH
- Current Nursing / Health Aspects
- Infection Control
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent Time management Skills
- Flexible Work independently or part of a team
- Interest in Specialty
- Safeguarding Knowledge
- Up to date on local current practices
Desirable
- Interest in Audit / Research Leadership
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable to change
- Commitment to: Speciality Self-Development Evolution of nursing practice Management of change
Desirable
- Willingness to develop skills
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
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).
