This role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly specialised multidisciplinary team as a Spinal Cord Injury Children and Young Peoples Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The successful applicant will be providing highly specialised care for spinal cord injured individuals from initial injury or diagnosis. This is through initial outreach care to the London Network, leading to admission or outpatient review and beyond. Providing care through successful transition into adult services.
We are looking for a nurse who wants to work in a well-supported team and one who would like to consolidate their knowledge and skills in care for spinal cord injured children and one who is able to teach those teams looking after them. Previous experience of spinal cord injury or spinal services would be extremely desirable.
To apply you should have experience of working as a Band 6 in a children and adolescent ward with spinal cord injured children or have completed or working towards the Spinal Cord Injury qualification. Working in spinal services would also be beneficial.
You should be an excellent communicator with an eye for detail. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to highly specialist nursing in this field as well as being prepared to uphold the values of the RNOH NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Assessment of Children and Young People (CYP) with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating family centred care. You will be required to become an expert in the following areas:
Teaching and supervising unqualified staff, registered nurses, non-nursing staff and parents or guardians in the care of a CYP with SCI. Maintaining and setting high standards of care within the department and externally in the community and Major Trauma Centres (MTC). Acting as a role model and leader to nursing staff in the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Supporting CYP and their families with newly diagnosed SCI in the MTC. Working closely with the admission and discharge team on the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre. Providing follow up care to CYP with SCI in the community, schools and follow up outpatient clinics. Acting upon any safeguarding concerns in accordance with RNOH policy. Working autonomously across the CYP ward, London Spinal Cord Injury Centre, outpatients and community setting.
About us
The Children & Young Person's Clinical Nurse Specialist works within the adult Clinical Nurse Specialists in the Multi-Disciplinary Spinal Outreach and Community Liaison Team. Here lies a wealth of spinal cord injury experience from the highly specialised and well established team.
The CYP CNS is an important and valued part of the CYP services at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. The CYP CNS works within a smaller highly specialised CYP trained Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) responsible for managing a large acute and community based caseload as well as up to 3 SCI in-patients at any one time on the dedicated CYP ward at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. The CYP MDT consists of a Rehabilitation Consultant, a Consultant Paediatrician, a Consultant Psychiatrist, an Orthotist, a Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Re-integration Practitioner, a Teacher-in-Charge and a Dietician. The CYP CNS is responsible for the smooth planning and running of the monthly or bi-monthly CYP MDT Clinic.
The role involves supporting new acute spinal injured CYP patients by outreach visits and carefully planning efficient transfers from the major trauma centres or from specialist spinal services, such as Great Ormond Street.
The CYP CNS has a role in patient, family and staff education. This can range from ward based or bedside teaching to more formal study days to a wider audience across the London sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Children & Young Person's Clinical Nurse Specialist has clinical, educational, management and professional responsibilities across the role and amongst their colleagues. Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Employees have a responsibility to ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken when concerns have been made about a child, young person or adult at risk. Employees should be aware of their responsibilities as detailed in the Local Safeguarding Children Procedures and Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy.
Employees are responsible to manage their own risks associated with their role. Employees must work within clinical governance guidelines and remain confidential with regard to patient data at all times.
The successful applicant will be expected to uphold the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust's values of patients first, always. Excellence, in all we do. Trust, honesty and respect, for each other. Equality for all.
We would invite applicants to contact us and even arrange a visit to discuss this role further if intending to put in an application for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN/RN Paediatrics At least 2 years at Band 6 Diploma/Degree
Desirable
Dual paediatric and general nursing registration Experience with SCI First Degree or studying towards a Masters Degree or Spinal Cord injury course
Experience
Essential
At least 2 years' experience in hospital setting Have worked as a member of a multi-professional team in an educational capacity Have experience working autonomously and in decision making Formal teacher training post registration, eg ENB / Mentoring and Enabling module / course SCI experience
Desirable
Neurology experience Experience in developing education packages Outpatient clinic experience ITU experience
Skills
Essential
Demonstrate advanced leadership interpersonal skills Ability to communicate highly sensitive information in an empathetic and caring way Advanced computer skills - Elite Ability to teach both formally (in a classroom) and informally (at bedside) to professionals, patients and relatives. Be innovative and able to motivate others Excellent practical skills and organisational ability Excellent IT skills such as use of PowerPoint and Excel Ability to maintain privacy and dignity with all interactions
Desirable
Ventilator / respiratory experience. Resource management Development initiatives within other roles Community experience
Knowledge
Essential
NHS organisational knowledge Current national nursing issues Current commissioning knowledge Working knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Rehabilitation knowledge or equivalent Knowledge of transition
Personal Characteristics
Essential
Team Worker with a mature and approachable attitude but flexible and reflective in working practice Be well organised Able to work autonomously as well as within the team structure Non-judgemental in practice Sensitive, diplomatic and tactful to the needs of patients, relatives and other staff members, with an appropriate sense of humour Able to deal with multiple issues at one time and prioritise workload appropriately
Desirable
Has undertaken some form of counselling / communication course Previous experience of lone working
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
392-RNOH-1153 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The successful applicant will be providing highly specialised care for spinal cord injured individuals from initial injury or diagnosis. This is through initial outreach care to the London Network, leading to admission or outpatient review and beyond. Providing care through successful transition into adult services.
We are looking for a nurse who wants to work in a well-supported team and one who would like to consolidate their knowledge and skills in care for spinal cord injured children and one who is able to teach those teams looking after them. Previous experience of spinal cord injury or spinal services would be extremely desirable.
To apply you should have experience of working as a Band 6 in a children and adolescent ward with spinal cord injured children or have completed or working towards the Spinal Cord Injury qualification. Working in spinal services would also be beneficial.
You should be an excellent communicator with an eye for detail. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to highly specialist nursing in this field as well as being prepared to uphold the values of the RNOH NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Assessment of Children and Young People (CYP) with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating family centred care. You will be required to become an expert in the following areas:
Teaching and supervising unqualified staff, registered nurses, non-nursing staff and parents or guardians in the care of a CYP with SCI. Maintaining and setting high standards of care within the department and externally in the community and Major Trauma Centres (MTC). Acting as a role model and leader to nursing staff in the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Supporting CYP and their families with newly diagnosed SCI in the MTC. Working closely with the admission and discharge team on the London Spinal Cord Injury Centre. Providing follow up care to CYP with SCI in the community, schools and follow up outpatient clinics. Acting upon any safeguarding concerns in accordance with RNOH policy. Working autonomously across the CYP ward, London Spinal Cord Injury Centre, outpatients and community setting.
About us
The Children & Young Person's Clinical Nurse Specialist works within the adult Clinical Nurse Specialists in the Multi-Disciplinary Spinal Outreach and Community Liaison Team. Here lies a wealth of spinal cord injury experience from the highly specialised and well established team.
The CYP CNS is an important and valued part of the CYP services at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. The CYP CNS works within a smaller highly specialised CYP trained Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) responsible for managing a large acute and community based caseload as well as up to 3 SCI in-patients at any one time on the dedicated CYP ward at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. The CYP MDT consists of a Rehabilitation Consultant, a Consultant Paediatrician, a Consultant Psychiatrist, an Orthotist, a Physiotherapist, an Occupational Therapist, a Re-integration Practitioner, a Teacher-in-Charge and a Dietician. The CYP CNS is responsible for the smooth planning and running of the monthly or bi-monthly CYP MDT Clinic.
The role involves supporting new acute spinal injured CYP patients by outreach visits and carefully planning efficient transfers from the major trauma centres or from specialist spinal services, such as Great Ormond Street.
The CYP CNS has a role in patient, family and staff education. This can range from ward based or bedside teaching to more formal study days to a wider audience across the London sector.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Children & Young Person's Clinical Nurse Specialist has clinical, educational, management and professional responsibilities across the role and amongst their colleagues. Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Employees have a responsibility to ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken when concerns have been made about a child, young person or adult at risk. Employees should be aware of their responsibilities as detailed in the Local Safeguarding Children Procedures and Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy.
Employees are responsible to manage their own risks associated with their role. Employees must work within clinical governance guidelines and remain confidential with regard to patient data at all times.
The successful applicant will be expected to uphold the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust's values of patients first, always. Excellence, in all we do. Trust, honesty and respect, for each other. Equality for all.
We would invite applicants to contact us and even arrange a visit to discuss this role further if intending to put in an application for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
RGN/RN Paediatrics At least 2 years at Band 6 Diploma/Degree
Desirable
Dual paediatric and general nursing registration Experience with SCI First Degree or studying towards a Masters Degree or Spinal Cord injury course
Experience
Essential
At least 2 years' experience in hospital setting Have worked as a member of a multi-professional team in an educational capacity Have experience working autonomously and in decision making Formal teacher training post registration, eg ENB / Mentoring and Enabling module / course SCI experience
Desirable
Neurology experience Experience in developing education packages Outpatient clinic experience ITU experience
Skills
Essential
Demonstrate advanced leadership interpersonal skills Ability to communicate highly sensitive information in an empathetic and caring way Advanced computer skills - Elite Ability to teach both formally (in a classroom) and informally (at bedside) to professionals, patients and relatives. Be innovative and able to motivate others Excellent practical skills and organisational ability Excellent IT skills such as use of PowerPoint and Excel Ability to maintain privacy and dignity with all interactions
Desirable
Ventilator / respiratory experience. Resource management Development initiatives within other roles Community experience
Knowledge
Essential
NHS organisational knowledge Current national nursing issues Current commissioning knowledge Working knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Rehabilitation knowledge or equivalent Knowledge of transition
Personal Characteristics
Essential
Team Worker with a mature and approachable attitude but flexible and reflective in working practice Be well organised Able to work autonomously as well as within the team structure Non-judgemental in practice Sensitive, diplomatic and tactful to the needs of patients, relatives and other staff members, with an appropriate sense of humour Able to deal with multiple issues at one time and prioritise workload appropriately
Desirable
Has undertaken some form of counselling / communication course Previous experience of lone working
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
HA7 4LP
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
392-RNOH-1153 #J-18808-Ljbffr
