Job overview
Are you a dedicated, professional nurse with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people with neuromuscular disorders?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, fixed term (12 months) Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Dubowitz neuromuscular team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
The team provides clinical assessment, diagnostic services and advice on treatment to babies, infants, children and teenagers with a wide variety of neuromuscular disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and congenital myasthenic syndromes.
The CNS will work alongside many specialist multidisciplinary teams; these include physiotherapy, speech and language, psychosocial teams and dieticians. Children may also be referred to other specialist services such as cardiology, gastroenterology and respiratory.
As the CNS you must possess excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills to ensure the families are provided with high quality care and a smooth patient journey.
The applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact Victoria Crook (ACP on ext 1195 or Lucy Thomas (Matron) on ext 6362
Main duties of the job
* Take responsibility for a defined caseload of children and families incorporating a care co-ordination remit as agreed.
* Provide effective nursing leadership, expertise, advice and support to a team / department and ensure the provision of high-quality care to children and families
* Act as a role model and highly competent practitioner
* Act as a designated resource to children and families, and other shared care professionals.
* Facilitate the development of staff within the team, including registered nurses, student nurses, doctors, and others to support staff in delivering care based upon the most up to date evidence and best practice.
* Promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice
* Use measurable outcomes for safety, patient experience and service efficiency
* Have line management or supervisory responsibility for other members of the specialist nursing team as appropriate
* Develop and update clinical practice guidelines
* Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
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
* Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* On the relevant part of the NMC register Children’s registered
* Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
* Assessing and mentoring qualification
* Possession of a relevant honours’ degree
Desirable criteria
* Recognized teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment Good attendance record
* Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
* Demonstrates Compassion in Practice
* Previous experience of change management and problem solving
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Previous experience of research and audit
* Previous experience of child protection procedures
* Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
* Experience of leading and managing a team
* Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing and healthcare, Laming Report, Francis report, CNO’s vision for Compassion In practice
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working as a CNS
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent relevant clinical skills
* Specialist skills and abilities for the post
* Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
* Able to problem solve and initiate change
* Excellent verbal and written
* Negotiating skills
* Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
* Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
* Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
* Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
* Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change
* A flexible approach to work
Desirable criteria
* Interviewing skills
* Appraisal skills