Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and supportive specialist multi-disciplinary team as the Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 7 hours a week / permanent contract The Childrens PCD management service is one of the four commissioned national centres.
We provide specialist PCD care to children across the north of England.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self motivated and experienced senior nurse with relevant experience, excellent interpersonal skills, organisational skills and ability to work independently.
As the nursing lead in our small friendly multi-disciplinary team you are integral in co-ordinating care and management of children and young people with PCD, providing a quality service.
You will provide specialist advice, education and support to health professionals and parents /carers locally and work collaboratively with our established regional shared care teams.
Children are seen annually by the PCD management multi-disciplinary team at their local hospital and an individualised management plan for the child and family is produced as part of this assessment.
We support home and school visits where needed and you will lead on the transition of young people in preparation for moving into adult services.
As a national team member, you will work closely with the other PCD nurse specialists and our adult colleagues and participate in audit, research, and service development.
Main duties of the job As the lead nurse in the PCD multi-disciplinary team you will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals, schools and parents/carers of these children.
You will contribute to the management of these children in the acute setting, providing support and advice to regional shared care centres and primary health care teams.
The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area and collaborate with the other national PCD centres About us Expected Shortlisting Date: 07/02/2025 Planned Interview Date: 14/02/2025 Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities Management activities a specialist team in the development of evidence-based nursing practice in line.
Ensures safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance clinical skills.
the lead in coordinating members of the specialist multidisciplinary team, in all aspects of service delivery and development.
3.Develops/provides appropriate information for staff, families, and children within the speciality.
Where appropriate provides ongoing education and support for children and their families whether at home or in hospital Working across professional and organisational boundaries 1.
Liaising with all members of the speciality team to discuss individual patients clinical needs.
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To initiate and participate in Multidisciplinary meetings regarding the needs of specific children and their families.
To plan appropriate care programmes and effect implementation.
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Ensure that effective communication has been established with all disciplines, patients, and relatives 4.
Offer appropriate and expert advice to other professionals on care practices, delivery, and service development within own specialism.
Developing self and others 1.
Provide specialist clinical and managerial advice, training, and education to healthcare professionals within and outside the Trust, nationally and internationally through a variety of teaching methods that encourages a positive learning experience.
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Takes personal responsibility for own professional growth.
Keeps up to date with professional development and research.
Contributes to a specialist membership group.
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Takes an active role in the personal development of specialist team members through the appropriate dissemination of relevant evidenced based practice.
Person Specification Experience Essential At least 3 years post registration experience at Sister/Charge nurse level or equivalent within speciality Audit and standard setting Service development and/or change management Leadership & Management experience Desirable Working alongside individuals from other organisations Other Criteria Essential Essential car driver and owner Able to fulfil occupational health requirements for the post Skills & behaviours Essential Capable of lateral thinking Capable of working independently Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload Excellent written and verbal skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with a wide range of professionals Evidence of continued professional development Current issues in healthcare Desirable IT skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse ( Level 1) First level degree education Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Desirable Non-medical prescribing Post registration qualification in specialty