Job summary Paediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Band 6 CNS - 12 months fixed term maternity cover Full time hours 37.5 hours per week A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 CNS to work within our Gastroenterology team. You will care for children with diverse gastroenterological conditions, including but not exclusively, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Coeliac disease, eating disorders and liver disease. Therefore, some degree of knowledge of these conditions would be advantageous. The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) provides a local service for Bristol Children and a referral service for specialist care for families across the Southwest. The CNS will work closely with the multidisciplinary team in hospital and the community to ensure a co-ordinated quality service and will be actively involved in education, audit and research. Whilst the post is based at BRHC the team attend peripheral clinics in Truro, Swindon, Plymouth, Torbay and Exeter Main duties of the job Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will be involved with multidisciplinary team meetings. To provide specialises, highly skilled nursing care to children with gastroenterological problems and liver, of which at least 50% will have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Improve standards of care for all children with gastroenterological conditions attending This includes IBD patients, patients with chronic gastroenterology & liver conditions. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, co-managing the caseload of families seen by the Paediatric Gastroenterology To support the families through diagnosis and treatment in their social, emotional and health needs, referring to appropriate professionals and services where necessary. To develop and strengthen clinical and educational links with Health Visitors, Practice Nurses, Community Nurses and other regional medical and paramedical staff. To take an active part in research and audit To contribute to professional and Nurse Specialist Groups throughout the Directorate and wider nursing To attend regional clinics To provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and carers from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow-up phases of treatment and care. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-WC-7169-DA Job locations Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive and varied post registration experience Evidence of recent teaching experience Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Substantial current specialty experience Qualifications and Training Essential RGN.1st Level or relevant children's qualification Current NMC Registration Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Desirable Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 or equivalent (in related health topic or willingness to work towards Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Good organisational and management skills Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others Information technology skills Commitment to the provision of high quality nursing care Initiative, particularly the ability to problem solve Ability to work alone or as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential Extensive and varied post registration experience Evidence of recent teaching experience Desirable Experience of undertaking research or audit projects Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Substantial current specialty experience Qualifications and Training Essential RGN.1st Level or relevant children's qualification Current NMC Registration Qualification in Teaching and Assessing Desirable Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 or equivalent (in related health topic or willingness to work towards Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service Good organisational and management skills Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others Information technology skills Commitment to the provision of high quality nursing care Initiative, particularly the ability to problem solve Ability to work alone or as part of a team Desirable Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues 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 University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)