This post will offer the opportunity to develop your specialist knowledge and skills in both paediatric acute and chronic pain management with the support of the existing friendly and experienced multidisciplinary pain control service. We are looking for a Band 6 or higher paediatric nurse with an interest and experience in acute and chronic pain management. Our multi-disciplinary team provides direct care, clinical advice and support for staff throughout the Trust to facilitate the safe, effective management of patients with acute, complex, procedural and chronic pain. You will participate in both acute and chronic pain service cover. They will be named nurse for a caseload of children and young people with chronic pain conditions, ensuring that the patient experience is of the highest standard at all times, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care. Education is a key element of the role involving teaching on in-house, local and national study days, as well as degree/MSc postgraduate university pain management modules.
The role also involves change managing service developments, developing family focused information, as well as research and audit activities which are fostered by links with the Institute of Child Health.
Main duties of the job
* Take responsibility for a defined caseload of children and families, incorporating a care co-ordination remit as agreed.
* Provide effective nursing leadership, expertise, advice and support to a team/department and ensure the provision of high quality care to children and families.
* Provide information, clinical advice and support to children and families within a defined caseload and act as a resource to other professionals involved in that child's care. This will include acting as named nurse for a caseload of children and young people with chronic pain management needs.
* Be a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing care for the children and their families.
* Provide nursing leadership to develop, deliver and evaluate services.
* Support the effective management of patient activity throughout the care pathway with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
* Ensure that all staff caring for children in the caseload have up to date clinical skills knowledge and competence.
* Foster environments conducive to learning, inquiry, and research and to support the identification of the training and development needs of nursing staff / learners in the department.
* Initiate and lead improvement, audit and research studies relating to nursing and multidisciplinary care, within the specialist area of practice, presenting findings through presentations and writing for publication.
About us
GOSH 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 description
Job responsibilities
The 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 Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
* Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
* On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e. Children's registered
* Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
* Assessing and mentoring qualification
* Possession of a relevant honours' degree
Desirable
* Possession of a relevant master's degree in Children's Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent, or in the process of completing
* Possession of an academic qualification in managing children's pain
* Possession of an NMC recordable teaching qualification
* Possession of a Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
* Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice including awareness of nursing role in both acute and chronic pain management in children and young people
* Understanding of audit and research methodologies
* Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
* Demonstrates an understanding of the CNS role and fit of the CNS within service provision
* Handling clinical incidents and complaints
* Demonstrates an understanding of Safeguarding procedures
* Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
Skills/Abilities
Essential
* Excellent relevant and specialist clinical skills and abilities for the post
* Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
* Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
* Able to problem solve and initiate, manage and sustain change
* Ability to delegate and prioritise
* Excellent verbal and written communication. Excellent listening and negotiating skills
* Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
* Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
* Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation, Electronic Patient Records)
* Ability to work independently
* Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
Desirable
* Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
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