Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse SpecialistGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustID CNS Band 7 Specialist Infectious Diseases Service
Are you a children's nurse who really wants to make a difference? Are you seeking a role that is rewarding, autonomous and makes a real impact on families affected by infectious disorders and diseases? Then look no further.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic children's nurse with experience of working with children, young people and families living with acute or chronic diseases to take up the post of Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in infectious diseases. Experience of working across acute/community care would be beneficial but not essential. It is not anticipated that the successful candidate will have knowledge or experience of ID and full educational and developmental opportunities will be given within the role.
If you join our team of specialist nurses, you will be working as part of a small established multi-disciplinary team. There will be exciting opportunities to participate in pioneering research, audit and to attend relevant conferences. The post will also provide opportunities to develop your communication, teaching and liaison skills.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be working as part of the Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) team and will provide cross cover to the ID Clinical Nurse Specialists. The post holder will be required to work across all aspects of the ID subspecialties mainly consisting of Hepatitis, TB, HIV, Congenital CMV infections, patients with Kawasaki's disease as well as children presenting with Covid-19 and PIMS-TS. There will be the opportunity to be involved in research, audit and project work. This post will provide support to the ID in-patients and outpatients service.
Why we need you:
To act as a resource for specialised advice and support for patients and families affected by all types of infectious diseasesTo provide continuity for patients and advocate for them to promote access to treatment and proactive management of problems that ariseTo co-ordinate the care for children at GOSH for outpatient appointments and ward admissionsTo provide information and education to local healthcare staff including Community Paediatric Nurses, Health Visitors, GPs, Social Workers and Genetic CounsellorsTo help train nurses and other healthcare professionals in a local setting so that they may assist families with day-to-day managementTo provide information and be a point of contact for nurseries, schools and colleges, offering visits to give advice on care and management of infectious diseasesAbout usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job responsibilitiesThe 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 SpecificationGOSH Culture and ValuesOur Always valuesKnowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceNMC RegisteredEvidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competenciesExperience/KnowledgeSufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environmentExperience of leading and managing a teamPrevious experience of audit and researchPrevious experience of change management and problem solvingExperience of handling clinical incidents and complaintsDemonstrates Compassion in PracticeExpert Knowledge relevant to the specialty field or practiceUnderstanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare, e.g. Laming Report, Francis report, CNO's vision for Compassion In practiceUnderstanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and qualityDemonstrates knowledge of safeguarding proceduresPrevious CNS ExperienceSkills/AbilitiesExcellent Relevant Clinical SkillsExpert Specialist skills and abilities for the postExcellent managerial, leadership and organisational skillsAble to motivate and develop a multi-professional teamAble to problem solve and initiate changeSelf-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.Interviewing and Appraisal skillsAbility to delegate and prioritiseExcellent Communication and Listening skillsExcellent teaching, training and preceptorship skillsAble to work across professional team and organizational boundariesAdministration of IV drugsAbility to initiate, manage and sustain changeFlexible Approach to workAbility to work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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