Are you looking for a new, dynamic challenge developing and improving the transitional care of young people with congenital and acquired heart disease? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join the cardiac adolescent and transition service.
We are looking for an experienced cardiac nurse with vision and enthusiasm for delivering holistic young person centred care. The role includes service development of transitional care for young people with congenital and acquired heart disease, leading a small, motivated team, whilst managing a caseload of young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease. You must have excellent leadership and management skills, experience in service development and improvement and aspire to develop innovative teaching strategies, whilst also being able to quickly develop a positive rapport with young people. The role will involve developing strategies to empower young people to manage their ongoing health needs as they prepare for adulthood, whilst implementing pathways to reduce patients becoming lost-to-follow-up.
We will support your ongoing development and educational pathway to achieve these goals. This is a full-time position.
Main duties of the job
Work with cardiac services to develop a network of care including inpatient, outpatient and community support whilst demonstrating a nurse lead in this area of practice Work with young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease aged 12 years upwards within the Trust, across the cardiac networks, and into the community Demonstrate appropriate expert clinical practice and knowledge of this patient group, leadership skills, education, and an ability to use research/audit to develop practice and improve current knowledge base Develop clinical judgment and decision making in relation to the management of patients. Engage, empower, and prepare young people to develop their independence and knowledge of their condition and lifestyle in readiness for adult services Improve the quality of care and the patient journey of young people with CHD and acquired heart disease through GOSH services and across cardiac networks
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
On the relevant part of the NMC register, RNA / RNC, or equivalent Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies Possession of a relevant Degree or in the process of obtaining. Leadership or management training Basic life support Completion of adolescent e-learning for health modules, particularly transition module
Desirable
Assessing and mentoring Qualification or ENB 998 or willing to work towards Specialist congenital heart disease modules/courses undertaken or willingness to undertake Service improvement modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake Advanced assessment modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake Public health/ adolescent health modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Minimum 2 years at band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment Experience of leadership abilities e.g. taking charge of a ward area or change management project Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses Previous experience of change management, initiative and problem solving Experience of both clinical and formal teaching Previous experience of research and audit Experience of working with young people in transition / coaching young people/life skills development Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice Knowledge of adolescent development and lifestyle challenges Knowledge of transition theories and key documents, information resources and national standards Understanding of professional and current issues around congenital heart disease Experience with PREMS AND PROMS surveys Experience in service improvement/ quality improvement projects Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Understanding of child protection procedures Handling clinical incidents and complaints Awareness of equality and diversity Clinical Governance Experience in the use of information technology to promote health and communication
Desirable
Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
GOSH Values
Essential
GOSH Values Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Clinical expert in paediatric/adult clinical skills Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team Able to problem solve, initiate, and sustain change Negotiating skills Interviewing skills Ability to delegate and prioritise Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills Able to present ideas and thoughts at discussion and in a formal presentation Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Experience with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) systems Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentation) Experience with databases, application and development Ability to use technology e.g. mobile phone, zoom, video link, internet Therapeutic use of self
Desirable
Administering medication under patient group directives or independent prescribing as appropriate. Website design Social media
Other Requirements
Essential
Good attendance record A flexible approach to work Evidence of fulfilling NMC Revalidation Ability to work as an integral part of the multiprotection team Ability to deal with conflict situations Ability to motivate, support & empower young people Ability to work as part of a small team Ability to quickly establish a rapport with young people Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working Openness - Shares information and good practice Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for an experienced cardiac nurse with vision and enthusiasm for delivering holistic young person centred care. The role includes service development of transitional care for young people with congenital and acquired heart disease, leading a small, motivated team, whilst managing a caseload of young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease. You must have excellent leadership and management skills, experience in service development and improvement and aspire to develop innovative teaching strategies, whilst also being able to quickly develop a positive rapport with young people. The role will involve developing strategies to empower young people to manage their ongoing health needs as they prepare for adulthood, whilst implementing pathways to reduce patients becoming lost-to-follow-up.
We will support your ongoing development and educational pathway to achieve these goals. This is a full-time position.
Main duties of the job
Work with cardiac services to develop a network of care including inpatient, outpatient and community support whilst demonstrating a nurse lead in this area of practice Work with young people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease aged 12 years upwards within the Trust, across the cardiac networks, and into the community Demonstrate appropriate expert clinical practice and knowledge of this patient group, leadership skills, education, and an ability to use research/audit to develop practice and improve current knowledge base Develop clinical judgment and decision making in relation to the management of patients. Engage, empower, and prepare young people to develop their independence and knowledge of their condition and lifestyle in readiness for adult services Improve the quality of care and the patient journey of young people with CHD and acquired heart disease through GOSH services and across cardiac networks
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
On the relevant part of the NMC register, RNA / RNC, or equivalent Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies Possession of a relevant Degree or in the process of obtaining. Leadership or management training Basic life support Completion of adolescent e-learning for health modules, particularly transition module
Desirable
Assessing and mentoring Qualification or ENB 998 or willing to work towards Specialist congenital heart disease modules/courses undertaken or willingness to undertake Service improvement modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake Advanced assessment modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake Public health/ adolescent health modules/ courses undertaken or willingness to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Minimum 2 years at band 6, or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment Experience of leadership abilities e.g. taking charge of a ward area or change management project Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses Previous experience of change management, initiative and problem solving Experience of both clinical and formal teaching Previous experience of research and audit Experience of working with young people in transition / coaching young people/life skills development Thorough knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice Knowledge of adolescent development and lifestyle challenges Knowledge of transition theories and key documents, information resources and national standards Understanding of professional and current issues around congenital heart disease Experience with PREMS AND PROMS surveys Experience in service improvement/ quality improvement projects Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Understanding of child protection procedures Handling clinical incidents and complaints Awareness of equality and diversity Clinical Governance Experience in the use of information technology to promote health and communication
Desirable
Detailed understanding of audit and research methodologies
GOSH Values
Essential
GOSH Values Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Clinical expert in paediatric/adult clinical skills Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team Able to problem solve, initiate, and sustain change Negotiating skills Interviewing skills Ability to delegate and prioritise Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills Able to present ideas and thoughts at discussion and in a formal presentation Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries Experience with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) systems Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentation) Experience with databases, application and development Ability to use technology e.g. mobile phone, zoom, video link, internet Therapeutic use of self
Desirable
Administering medication under patient group directives or independent prescribing as appropriate. Website design Social media
Other Requirements
Essential
Good attendance record A flexible approach to work Evidence of fulfilling NMC Revalidation Ability to work as an integral part of the multiprotection team Ability to deal with conflict situations Ability to motivate, support & empower young people Ability to work as part of a small team Ability to quickly establish a rapport with young people Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working Openness - Shares information and good practice Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
