An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Children's Community Nursing Team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role will comprise of 31.5 hours.
The CCN team provides nursing care for children and young people with complex life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses in their home or other appropriate community settings.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working with children with special needs and complex health care needs (Essential) You will have achieved RSCN or RN Child Branch (Essential) 1st level degree or equivalent experience (Essential) 998 or equivalent teaching qualification (Essential) Community experience nursing children with special needs or complex health needs (Desirable) Knowledge of safeguarding children issues together with strong clinical skills (Essential) Excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development (Essential) Ability to work independently and time manage own caseload. Experience in assessment planning and provision of nursing care for children and young adults. A car driver with a full current driving license (Essential). Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (Desirable / willing to work towards)
For disabled applicants, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary. This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well-performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak, and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated Good by the CQC. We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long-term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high-quality services and excellent patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
1st level Registered Children's Nurse 1st level degree or equivalent experience Speciality related course at degree level Mentorship course
Desirable
Teaching and assessing qualification Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards) Advanced communication course Sage and Thyme course
Experience
Essential
Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area Facilitate and support learning Awareness of Quality Assurance/peer review process Management and leadership experience
Desirable
Evidence of leading a change project Experience of quality assurance/peer review process Community experience nursing children with special needs or complex health needs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement Experience of continuing professional development Sound IT skills Good record keeping Awareness of local and national guidelines Evidence of developing clinical skills
Desirable
Advanced communication course Research experience Leadership course Presentation skills Risk management awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to use own initiative and work autonomously Positive attitude, self-motivated Able to manage and organise own workload with conflicting priorities Able to work under pressure Recognise own limitations Work effectively with the MDT Proactive in the continued development of the service Adaptable to meet service needs Full driving licence (for disabled applicants, alternative arrangements may be arranged if necessary)
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
Proud to CARE (Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement)
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
166-FC-6847027 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The CCN team provides nursing care for children and young people with complex life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses in their home or other appropriate community settings.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working with children with special needs and complex health care needs (Essential) You will have achieved RSCN or RN Child Branch (Essential) 1st level degree or equivalent experience (Essential) 998 or equivalent teaching qualification (Essential) Community experience nursing children with special needs or complex health needs (Desirable) Knowledge of safeguarding children issues together with strong clinical skills (Essential) Excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development (Essential) Ability to work independently and time manage own caseload. Experience in assessment planning and provision of nursing care for children and young adults. A car driver with a full current driving license (Essential). Non-Medical Prescriber qualification (Desirable / willing to work towards)
For disabled applicants, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary. This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well-performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak, and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated Good by the CQC. We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long-term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high-quality services and excellent patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
1st level Registered Children's Nurse 1st level degree or equivalent experience Speciality related course at degree level Mentorship course
Desirable
Teaching and assessing qualification Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards) Advanced communication course Sage and Thyme course
Experience
Essential
Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area Facilitate and support learning Awareness of Quality Assurance/peer review process Management and leadership experience
Desirable
Evidence of leading a change project Experience of quality assurance/peer review process Community experience nursing children with special needs or complex health needs
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement Experience of continuing professional development Sound IT skills Good record keeping Awareness of local and national guidelines Evidence of developing clinical skills
Desirable
Advanced communication course Research experience Leadership course Presentation skills Risk management awareness
Personal Attributes
Essential
Able to use own initiative and work autonomously Positive attitude, self-motivated Able to manage and organise own workload with conflicting priorities Able to work under pressure Recognise own limitations Work effectively with the MDT Proactive in the continued development of the service Adaptable to meet service needs Full driving licence (for disabled applicants, alternative arrangements may be arranged if necessary)
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
Proud to CARE (Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement)
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
166-FC-6847027 #J-18808-Ljbffr
