Clinical Nurse Specialist - Gastrointestinal Allergy

Great Ormond Street Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health facility is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Gastro Allergy Team. In this role, you will work with a multidisciplinary team to manage children with Eosinophilic infiltration and multi-system allergic diseases. You will assess and plan treatment while ensuring excellent patient care and involvement in multidisciplinary clinics. Passion for diversity and inclusion is essential as the hospital aims for a diverse workforce to provide top-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide an active role in MDT clinics and weekly MDT discussions.
• Assess and help plan treatment for children with Eosinophilic disease.
• Support clinics and liaise with other specialist teams.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Effective managerial skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to motivate and develop a team

Ability to solve problems and initiate change

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or RN Adult

Possession of a relevant honor's degree

Assessing and mentoring qualification

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Tools

Basic Life Support

Computer skills

Job description

Job description

Job overview

The Gastro Allergy Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital is a multidisciplinary Service specialising in the diagnosis, evaluation, management, and care of children 0- 18yrs with Eosinophilic infiltration of the digestive tract. Complex atopic disease affecting gastro intestinal function as well as complex multi system allergic disease.

This is an exciting time for Great Ormond Street Hospital, following the transition of tertiary care patients from the Royal Free Hospital this has led to this permanent WTE Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the service.

The Gastrointestinal-Allergy-Nutrition-Therapy Service (GIANTS) is currently staffed by our specialist team of Consultant Paediatric Gastrologists, A Paediatric Allergy Consultant, A Specialist Fellow, A specialist dietician, A clinical psychologist and 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

We work closely with community Medical and Nursing teams in the care of the patient and provide support and education not only for the child and family but other agencies such as schools, local hospitals, and their community services.

Main duties of the job

As the CNS you must possess excellent communication and strong leadership skills to ensure high quality care and a smooth patient journey. Some of the key duties is to be the first port of call for the children and families under our service. To provide an active role in MDT clinics and weekly MDT discussions. To attend and support clinics. Assess and help plan for the treatment and management of children with Eosinophilic and multi system allergic disease including allergy testing, oral food challenges, and medication and symptom assessment.

We also work closely with other specialist teams, Social Work, inpatient clinical areas, all Gastroenterology consultants and medical teams, ward nurses, Matron, Associate Chief Nurse for BBM and trust visitors.

If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact Nadia Gooden (Matron) via email

Working for our organisation

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description attached.

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

Person specification

Values

Essential criteria

• Gosh Values
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or RN Adult with significant relevant experience in specialty (IBD)
• Evidence of on-going professional development relating to clinical specialty (IBD)
• Possession of a relevant honor’s degree or in the process of obtaining
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Leadership and management skills
• Basic Life Support

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable knowledge of specialist Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Understanding of child protection issues and relevant trust policies and procedures.
• Computer skills

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a Gastroenterology/ IBD CNS role
• Previous experience of research and audit
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Excellent clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department
• Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective teaching and training skills
• Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Ability to problem solve and initiate change
• Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Appraisal Skills
• Administration of IV drugs

Desirable criteria

• Interviewing Skills
• Phlebotomy and cannulation