Job summary
The postholder will work within the Spinal Service and will support the delivery of a high quality and safe service to all children and young people who require access to this service.
The post holder will initially undertake the role of Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist for the spinal service with the opportunity to progress to the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist on completion of specific service-related competencies and skills.
The successful candidate will provide specialist advice to patients, parents, nursing staff and other professionals within the Trust and primary care setting in relation to spinal services. They will also contribute to the development of the spinal service and patient pathways. The successful post-holder will work independently, under the supervision of the spinal nurse specialist, to assess/plan/implement programmes of care for patients.
Main duties of the job
* Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
* Support the delivery of pre-operative spinal clinics including; ordering and monitoring of pre-operative investigations, co-ordination of admission pathways including education and support for children, young people and their families.
* Work collaboratively with a large and specialist multi-disciplinary team.
* Assist in daily ward rounds of post-operative patients, which will include clinical examination of the patient, care planning, ordering and reviewing of post-operative investigations and imaging.
* Support all elements of discharge planning including prescribing of take home medication, safety netting advice and follow up care plan.
* Provide support to the existing nurse specialist in the surveillance of existing spinal patients (over 70 a month). This will include both face to face and telephone clinics, the ordering and reviewing of x-rays and the planning and co-ordination of patient follow-ups.
* Support and develop the scoliosis bracing service.
About us
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
Alder Hey has a thriving research portfolio and leads research into children's medicines, infection, inflammation and oncology. We are becoming recognized as one of the world's leaders in children's healthcare and research. We contribute to public health, lead cutting-edge research and teach the next generation of children's specialists. Alongside this is our Innovation Hub, a dedicated space where clinicians and industries can come together to create new products and technologies.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Date posted
18 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Progressing to band 7
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
411-SUR-25-7026197
Job locations
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerial/leadership:
* Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.
* Work with Spinal services administration team to ensure patients are appropriately listed for clinic, surgery, radiological investigations.
* Assist the spinal service to write protocols and standards for clinical activities undertaken within the role.
* Work with service manager, Operational Manager and Pathway Coordinator to manage waiting lists.
* Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
* Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice.
Education and Development:
* Provide education and development opportunities for others.
* Assist the teaching of nursing and medical students and other members of the MDT.
* Provide mentorship for students and junior staff.
* Develop own expert knowledge and participate in the development of others' clinical knowledge.
* Ensure own compliance with mandatory training and revalidation requirements.
* Undertake the necessary academic studies (Non-medical prescribing and Clinical examination courses).
* Take part in local and national research projects.
Person Specification
Essential
* oRN (child)
* oDegree or equivalent qualification
* oClinical examination (or willingness to undertake and complete within 2 years)
* oNon-Medical Prescribing (or willingness to undertake and complete within 2 years)
Desirable
* oPost-registration qualification in specialty or progressing towards
* oPaediatric HDU course
* oSkills and experience specifically in the areas of orthopaedic or spinal surgery.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool, L12 2AP
Employer's website: Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust
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