Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced nurse to join our busy Rheumatology Specialty Nursing team as a Band 7 Lupus Nurse Specialist. The post holder will be the lead nurse for Pediatrics Lupus and related disease based in RMCH and assist in the provision of advice and support for nurses and other health professionals in the safe management of children and young people with Lupus. The post holder will incorporate the specialist practitioner role dimensions of clinical expertise, leadership, education, management and research. Main duties of the job The post holder will lead the development of service for this client group in partnership with consumers and professionals from all relevant agencies. Within health, this will involve working with lead medical and therapy staff based at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital, as well as colleagues from across the northwest network, and Lupus UK. The post holder will exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care. They will provide specialist expertise and advice with assessment, treatment and management in this client group. They will monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will contribute to clinical effectiveness within the service by undertaking audit and research as part of the MDT within the specialist field. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-MCH-6752083 Job locations Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level (pediatric nursing) Teaching Qualification Educated to Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience Evidence of CPD NMC Registration Desirable Speciality qualification Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake. (V300 qualification) Experience Essential Substantial experience at band 6 practitioner level Patient coordination experience Experience in the use of cytotoxic drugs. Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups. Knowledge of / experience in managing safeguarding cases. Desirable Evidence of presentations at local, regional and national level. Previous specialist nurse team leader experience Experience of undertaking nurse led clinics Post registration experience in Rheumatology or associated disorders Aptitude/Leadership Essential Excellent communication and leadership skills Evidence of excellent clinical record Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment. Maintained development of clinical leadership skills Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources. Able to articulate personal development needs. Implementation of audit/research recommendations Evidence of significant involvement in change management Desirable Leadership course completion. IM&T Essential Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Good knowledge of clinical information systems - such as HIVE Desirable Competent in databases and spreadsheets. Audit and research Essential Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians. Evidence of audit undertaken and outcomes Evidence of implementation of research-based practice Completed course/ module in research methods Desirable Evidence of participation in research projects Published in peer reviewed journal Contribution to academic programmes. Good clinical practice certificate (GCP) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level (pediatric nursing) Teaching Qualification Educated to Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience Evidence of CPD NMC Registration Desirable Speciality qualification Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake. (V300 qualification) Experience Essential Substantial experience at band 6 practitioner level Patient coordination experience Experience in the use of cytotoxic drugs. Portfolio of evidence showing achievements in practice/speciality Significant evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups. Knowledge of / experience in managing safeguarding cases. Desirable Evidence of presentations at local, regional and national level. Previous specialist nurse team leader experience Experience of undertaking nurse led clinics Post registration experience in Rheumatology or associated disorders Aptitude/Leadership Essential Excellent communication and leadership skills Evidence of excellent clinical record Demonstrate the ability to work in a highly demanding environment. Maintained development of clinical leadership skills Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation skills Able to demonstrate imaginative and effective use of resources. Able to articulate personal development needs. Implementation of audit/research recommendations Evidence of significant involvement in change management Desirable Leadership course completion. IM&T Essential Competent in use of IT packages such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Good knowledge of clinical information systems - such as HIVE Desirable Competent in databases and spreadsheets. Audit and research Essential Demonstrates ability and knowledge on how to undertake audit and feedback to clinicians. Evidence of audit undertaken and outcomes Evidence of implementation of research-based practice Completed course/ module in research methods Desirable Evidence of participation in research projects Published in peer reviewed journal Contribution to academic programmes. Good clinical practice certificate (GCP) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)