Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £51,488 - £57,802 per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 13/05/2024 23:59
Clinical Nurse Specialist - BMT
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
International and Private Care(I&PC)
Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Nurse Specialist
Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about caring for children and young people? Do you want to develop within an exciting speciality providing world class, cutting-edge treatment?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the International and Private Care (I&PC) division. We are looking for an enthusiastic and forwardthinking nurse who has experience within BMT and CAR-T (Kymriah) and is keen to develop their career within the Clinical Nurse Specialist scope of practice. The role will encompass management of international BMT and CAR-T (Kymriah) patients whilst inpatient and their outpatient and shared
care.
Our patients vary in complexity and acuity, ranging from outpatients, day case to high dependency care hence you will develop an impressive repertoire of clinical and leadership skills.
Main duties of the job
-To act as the key worker providing information, clinical advice and support to children and families undergoing and following Bone marrow transplant and CAR-T (Kymriah)
-To work alongside the ACP who leads in BMT care and to support the service provision and development.
-To provide effective clinical nursing, expertise, advice and support to nursing staff caring for children and families and ensure the provision of high-quality care to children, young people and their families.
-To act as a role model and highly competent practitioner.
-To act as a designated resource to children and families, and other professionals caring for them.
- To facilitate the development of all staff within the team.
- To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
- To work alongside ward managers and practice educators to facilitate development and clinical support to the ward teams.
-To support the admission and discharge process working with the ACP, Nurse, Pharmacists and Beacon coordinator.
-To take responsibility for relevant transformation projects, quality outcome measures patient experience and assisting in the implementation into practice.
- To work closely with the ACP/ANP, CNS and specialist nursing to ensure cover when required for annual leave, clinical shifts, or days off.
- To continually evaluate the impact of the role on patient pathway, safety, and patient experience.
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
* GOSH Always Values
* Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered nurse in relevant branch
* Assessing and mentoring qualification
* Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
* Leadership and/or management skills
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
Experience/Knowledge
* Demonstrable knowledge of BMT and CAR -T (Kymriah )
* Extensive experience within relevant clinical environment
* Experience of managing a case load and coordinating patient care
* Detailed understanding of research and audit methodologies
* Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
* Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Expert knowledge and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures
* Previous experience as a Specialist Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist
* Previous experience of change management and problem solving
* Experience of leading and managing a team
Skills/Abilities
* Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
* Self -discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
* Excellent relevant clinical skills
* Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills, including Interviewing and Appraisals.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent problem -solving skills
* Effective teaching and training skills
* Ability to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* Negotiating & Conflict management Skills
* Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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