Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gastroenterology
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced paediatric nurse to join the Gastroenterology Nursing team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. This is a full time permanent post and the successful candidate will be expected to:
* Manage telephone and email support service daily
* Attend and co-ordinate Gastroenterology ward rounds and meetings
* Support nurse led clinics
* Nurse led ward round and review
* Pre and post op care and education
* Teaching patients, families and staff - medication
* Maintaining policies and protocols
* Liaise with other MDT (Community and hospitals)
* Carry out audit to nationally agreed standards
* Research
Do you have/are you?
* Experienced Staff Nurse
* Outstanding time management skills and the ability to prioritise
* Able to work autonomously
* Work as part of a team
* Previous experience working with patients and families who have chronic conditions
* Enthusiasm to teach and support others
* Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Main duties of the job
* To act as a Named Nurse and plan, implement and evaluate care for children with confirmed gastroenterological and hepatology conditions
* To develop and co-ordinate the Gastroenterology nursing Service in a variety of settings ensuring the quality of care provision for Children of all ages.
* To provide specialist education, training and information to children, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide a seamless transition of care for patients with gastroenterology and liver conditions to adult services.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* RN Child (RSCN) or equivalent
* 998 or equivalent teaching certificate
* Diploma level post basic nursing qualification in relevant field
* Degree in relevant subject
* Working towards completion of nonmedical prescribing
Experience
* Completed Band 5 co-ordinator competencies (or equivalent)
* Experience of working with the Specialty patient group
* Teaching and mentorship qualification
* Audit / Research experience
* Project or caseload management
Knowledge and Skills
* Speciality aspects
* Health & Safety Safe Practices e.g. Lifting and Handling, Sharps, COSHH
* Current Nursing / Health aspects
* Infection control
* Flexible
* Work independently or part of a team
* Interest in Specialty
* Safeguarding Knowledge
* Up to date on local current practices
* Interest or experience in audit and research
Personal Attributes
* Adaptable to change
* Commitment to: Speciality Self-Development Evolution of nursing practice Management of change
* Willingness to develop skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
425-24-6817786-A
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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