Job overview
Cardiac Nurse Specialist Cardiothoracic Transplant Team
Band 6 Full-time
Are you looking for a new dynamic & different nursing challenge working within the cardiothoracic transplant team caring for children at all stages of their transplant journey. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced children’s nurse, with some cardiac or respiratory experience to join our current team of Transplant Nurse Specialists.
We are looking for a children’s nurse with vision and enthusiasm, to contribute to the continued quality and the developmental success of the service and with a commitment to children and families, both internal and external to the service.
Main duties of the job
The role includes care co-ordination and support of the transplant patient throughout their journey. You will become a specialist resource to children, their families and other shared care professionals ensuring the wellbeing and optimal physical management of our complex patient group which includes both heart and lung transplant patients pre and post-surgery.
You will need to work closely with the other members of the transplant multi- disciplinary team, cardiothoracic theatre teams, allied health professionals and local children’s community services. You need to be confident in working with families, both internal and external to the trust.
We will develop your skills in face to face and remote assessment and management of the transplant patient which will support your decision making and escalation of care. We will support your professional development with a tailored individual educational pathway to develop your expertise in cardiothoracic transplant. You will also be working independently as a transplant recipient coordinator with close mentoring by the senior nursing team.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* On the relevant part of the NMC Register. Part 8 or 15
* Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
* Assessing and mentoring qualification
* Possession of a relevant degree or in the process of obtaining
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Good knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice
* Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing and healthcare, NSF, NHS Plan and modernisation agenda, the Kennedy Report and Laming Report
* Understanding of Clinical Risk Clinical Governance
* Understanding of how to handle clinical incidents and complaints
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the specialist nurse and fit for the role within the service.
* Demonstrable year at Band 6, or equivalent essential, including experience within relevant clinical environment
* Experience of taking charge of a ward or ICU
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of audit and research methodologies
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Previous experience of change management and problem solving2
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent relevant paediatric clinical skills
* Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty ITU
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
* Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
* Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
* Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
Desirable criteria
* Management and leadership skills