Clinical Nurse Specialist: Paediatric Orthopaedics

HCA Healthcare UK

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Job summary

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics well look to you to use your expertise to provide holistic and evidence-based care throughout the Orthopaedic pathway, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team but also autonomously as you oversee the patient journey.

Main duties of the job

Youll be an advocate for the patient, providing specialist nursing advice and emotional support throughout their journey with us while also driving service development and staff education. Youll need great communication skills to succeed, but if you can bring us the experience were looking for we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a team that is constantly operating at the forefront of clinical innovation.

About us

Were looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC and the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Youll be part of a team that thrives on teamwork, collaboration and support for one another. And, as we offer a huge variety of courses from our own learning academy and external academic providers, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow.

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Golden Hello

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

E0115-24-0097

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be the lead nurse, taking responsibility for providing specialist knowledge, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people with orthopaedic conditions that attend the Portland Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures, as well as consultation and specialist advice.

The CNS is responsible and accountable for their own practice, working independently delivering high quality, safe, evidence-based practice, whilst adhering to and following all appropriate corporate and local policies, complying with Clinical Governance at all times.

Although the majority of the CNS role is working independently, the post holder is expected to work within the wider multi-disciplinary team including specialist orthopaedic consultants, paediatricians, nursing and therapy staff.

The post holder requires excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to work flexibly responding to the needs of the service. They must maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to converse with a broad spectrum of individuals effectively and professionally.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be the lead nurse, taking responsibility for providing specialist knowledge, clinical skills and expertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people with orthopaedic conditions that attend the Portland Hospital for a variety of diagnostic and investigative procedures, as well as consultation and specialist advice.

The CNS is responsible and accountable for their own practice, working independently delivering high quality, safe, evidence-based practice, whilst adhering to and following all appropriate corporate and local policies, complying with Clinical Governance at all times.

Although the majority of the CNS role is working independently, the post holder is expected to work within the wider multi-disciplinary team including specialist orthopaedic consultants, paediatricians, nursing and therapy staff.

The post holder requires excellent organisational and management skills with the ability to work flexibly responding to the needs of the service. They must maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to converse with a broad spectrum of individuals effectively and professionally.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Childrens Nursing Qualification RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration
  • Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support
  • Experience of audit and research relevant to specialism
  • Knowledge of safeguarding processes, with up to date level 3 Safeguarding qualification
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk

Desirable

  • Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience
  • Mentorship qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Childrens Nursing Qualification RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration
  • Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience
  • Mentorship qualification
  • Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support
  • Experience of audit and research relevant to specialism
  • Knowledge of safeguarding processes, with up to date level 3 Safeguarding qualification
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk

Desirable

  • Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience
  • Mentorship qualification

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).

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK

Address

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


Employer's website

https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tracy Wright

tracy.wright@hcahealthcare.co.uk

07739309176

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Golden Hello

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

E0115-24-0097

Job locations

The Portland Hospital

209 Great Portland Street

London

W1W 5AH


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