We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced children's nurse to join our friendly and dynamic team as a Nurse Specialist working within a team of band 7 lead nurses, band 6 nurse specialists, a band 5 staff nurse, band 4 play specialists, and administrative staff, facilitating safe, high-quality care and patient experience to the children and families who use our service. As well as delivering care in the children's homes and schools, we provide telephone and face-to-face clinics from 6 different sites at:
University Hospital North Durham (UHND) Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH) Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH) Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS) Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC) Healthworks, Easington
Your nominal base will be Darlington Memorial Hospital.
We have full and part-time posts available.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist assessment, advice, care, and education to children and young people with bladder and bowel problems and their families, holding an individual caseload, as well as providing support and supervision to junior staff. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to continence. Much of our work involves improving quality of life and outcomes for children with SEND, so you'll be passionate about working with children and families with SEND.
You'll support us with ensuring that standards of care are set and delivered to a high standard and that these are regularly monitored and adapted appropriately in response to patient/carer feedback, audit findings, and emerging evidence.
You will continually strive to improve the patient experience within the CYP Bladder and Bowel Service, and through regular monitoring, accurate data collection, and audit, you'll support the Lead Nurses with initiating improvements that will enhance the patient journey, ensuring services are delivered in line with local and national strategy and evidence-based care.
Job responsibilities Our nurse specialists provide a wide range of services, including: Providing specialist nursing care within the Children's Bladder and Bowel service, delivering excellent patient-centred care. Providing care, support, and education within the inpatient/outpatient setting for children, parents, and staff. Liaising with a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating the organisation of treatments, reviews, and investigations. Developing treatment plans and care pathways with other related specialities, which may include allied health professionals, education, and the Local Authority. Providing management support within the specialist nursing team. Undertaking Clinical Supervision and formal appraisal. Delivering expert clinical care with varying levels of supervision as required. Participating in the implementation of any nursing service developments that promote compliance with clinical governance guidance and the Care Quality Commission standards. Teaching and promoting our service to a wide range of audiences including children and young people, families, and other professionals. You'll work alongside the lead nurses and other specialist nurses to ensure the effective use of resources and clinics, and identify opportunities to continually improve the service. You need to be able to travel independently to meet the extensive travel requirements of this role.
Person Specification Experience Essential
Ability to manage a caseload, including outpatient clinics Experience delivering education sessions for a variety of audiences Previous experience within a specialist nurse role or outpatient/community team
Desirable
Recent experience in continence care
Special Requirements Essential
Able to meet all travel requirements of this post
Statutory Registration Essential
RSCN or RN (Child)
Qualifications Essential
Health-related / Nursing Diploma Advanced/post registration education and/or experience in continence issues Clinical skills qualification
Desirable
Research training Non-medical prescriber
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Leadership skills Specialist knowledge of children's continence issues
Desirable
Experience in research and clinical audit
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
University Hospital North Durham (UHND) Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH) Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH) Chester le Street Community Hospital (CLS) Stanley Primary Care Centre (SPCC) Healthworks, Easington
Your nominal base will be Darlington Memorial Hospital.
We have full and part-time posts available.
Main duties of the job The post holder will provide specialist assessment, advice, care, and education to children and young people with bladder and bowel problems and their families, holding an individual caseload, as well as providing support and supervision to junior staff. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to continence. Much of our work involves improving quality of life and outcomes for children with SEND, so you'll be passionate about working with children and families with SEND.
You'll support us with ensuring that standards of care are set and delivered to a high standard and that these are regularly monitored and adapted appropriately in response to patient/carer feedback, audit findings, and emerging evidence.
You will continually strive to improve the patient experience within the CYP Bladder and Bowel Service, and through regular monitoring, accurate data collection, and audit, you'll support the Lead Nurses with initiating improvements that will enhance the patient journey, ensuring services are delivered in line with local and national strategy and evidence-based care.
Job responsibilities Our nurse specialists provide a wide range of services, including: Providing specialist nursing care within the Children's Bladder and Bowel service, delivering excellent patient-centred care. Providing care, support, and education within the inpatient/outpatient setting for children, parents, and staff. Liaising with a multi-disciplinary team and coordinating the organisation of treatments, reviews, and investigations. Developing treatment plans and care pathways with other related specialities, which may include allied health professionals, education, and the Local Authority. Providing management support within the specialist nursing team. Undertaking Clinical Supervision and formal appraisal. Delivering expert clinical care with varying levels of supervision as required. Participating in the implementation of any nursing service developments that promote compliance with clinical governance guidance and the Care Quality Commission standards. Teaching and promoting our service to a wide range of audiences including children and young people, families, and other professionals. You'll work alongside the lead nurses and other specialist nurses to ensure the effective use of resources and clinics, and identify opportunities to continually improve the service. You need to be able to travel independently to meet the extensive travel requirements of this role.
Person Specification Experience Essential
Ability to manage a caseload, including outpatient clinics Experience delivering education sessions for a variety of audiences Previous experience within a specialist nurse role or outpatient/community team
Desirable
Recent experience in continence care
Special Requirements Essential
Able to meet all travel requirements of this post
Statutory Registration Essential
RSCN or RN (Child)
Qualifications Essential
Health-related / Nursing Diploma Advanced/post registration education and/or experience in continence issues Clinical skills qualification
Desirable
Research training Non-medical prescriber
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Leadership skills Specialist knowledge of children's continence issues
Desirable
Experience in research and clinical audit
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
