Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The paediatric Gastroenterology team are excited to be recruiting an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 Specialist Nurse. This will be a one-year seconded post part-time 30 hours a week. As this is a dynamic role that requires specialist knowledge, you will be supported to do appropriate training for professional development.
The role will include supporting the Band 7 Gastro CNS and the Band 7 Nutrition CNS in providing care, guidance, support and education to patients and families with a wide range of gastroenterological conditions. The successful candidate will be expected to develop specialist skills to support families, both in the clinic setting and via telephone/email. Some of this development will be in participating in joint consultant and nurse-led clinics, where they will learn how children and young people are assessed, diagnosed and treatment options discussed. They will also be expected to support the endoscopy lists where they will gain vital knowledge and education in the diagnosis and management of gastroenterological conditions.
The successful candidate will also be expected to support the Nutrition team, and become educated in the management of parenteral nutrition, both in hospital and at home.
Working for our organisation
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Job Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be actively involved in the care of patients under the paediatric gastroenterology service
To take phone calls/emails from parents and respond under the guidance of the paediatric gastro CNS’s and nutrition CNS
To support the nutrition team, teaching families about home PN management and assisting with homecare set up
Day to day management of children with intestinal failure
To support consultant gastro and nutrition clinics locally and regionally
To insert pH impedance probes and download studies
Assist with GI physiology clinics
To support the smooth running of paediatric endoscopy theatre lists
To engage in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings
To engage with the gastro team’s patient safety and quality improvement strategies, who will actively support the post holder’s education and professional development
To communicate effectively with patients/relatives involving them with decision making and keeping them informed of treatment plan, progress and follow up plan.
To communicate effectively with primary and secondary care teams.
To implement and evaluate care, ensuring all care is ethical and evidence based.
To provide individualised health promotion / education to this patient group.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.
Desirable criteria
- Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Interest in nurse –led care.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
