Job summary
We are a looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring senior nurse with experience in Paediatric Complex Epilepsy to join our team. This is a specialist role with strong focus on the management of children and young people with a diagnosis of complex epilepsy undergoing medication , ketogenic diet therapies , as well as supporting transition from Paediatric to adult epilepsy services You should have an in-depth understanding of the delivery of safe and high -quality care, as well as supporting and driving quality improvement across the neuroscience unit. You will be visible and accessible, act as a role model and hold responsibility to contribute to high quality epilepsy inpatientand outpatient care delivery. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the delivery high quality , evidence based care to children with complex epilepsy They will take responsibility for a defined caseload at GOSH within the Complex Epilepsy including ketogenic diet and transition, working in conjunction with the Epilepsy CNS team , Neurologists Specialist dieticians and ACP for Epilepsy Surgery ensuring continuity of quality service to young people under our care. The role combines clinical expertise, education , service development and leadership to improve patient outcomes and experience
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 the 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
- Provide nursing leadership to develop, deliver and evaluate services
- Support the effective management of patient activity throughout the care pathway with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
- Complete workload activity recording in line with Trust Policy
- Ensure that all staff caring for children in the caseload have up to date clinical skills knowledge and competence
- Foster environments conducive to learning, inquiry, and research and to support the identification of the training and development needs of nursing staff / learners in the department.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description
Job 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
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e 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
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
- Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare, e.g. Laming Report, Francis report, CNO's vision for Compassion In practice, Fit for Future:10 year Health Plan for England
- Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child Protection
- Good attendance record
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of working as a CNS
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant clinical skills Expert specialist skills and abilities for post
- Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Negotiating skills Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Interviewing /appraisal skills
- Excellent verbal, written , communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship
- Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
- Computer literate (, PowerPoint presentation, teams )
- Ability to initiate and sustain change
- A flexible approach to work Be flexible with hour
- Ability to deal with conflict situations
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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