Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse Specialist

Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse Specialist Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

ID Specialist Nurse Band 6 Specialist Infectious Diseases Service

Are you a children's nurse who really wants to make a difference? Are you seeking a role that is rewarding, autonomous and makes a real impact on families affected by infectious disorders and diseases? Then look no further.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic children's nurse with experience of working with children, young people and families living with acute or chronic diseases to take up the post of Band 6 Specialist Nurse in infectious diseases. Experience of working across acute wards/community care at Band 6 level would be beneficial but not essential. It is not anticipated that the successful candidate will have knowledge or experience of ID and full educational and developmental opportunities will be given within the role.

If you join our team of specialist nurses, you will be working as part of a small established multidisciplinary team. There will be exciting opportunities to participate in pioneering research, audit, and attend relevant conferences. The post will also provide opportunities to develop your communication, teaching, and liaison skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be working as part of the Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) team and will provide support to the ID Clinical Nurse Specialists. The post holder will be required to work across all aspects of the ID subspecialties mainly consisting of Hepatitis, TB, HIV, Congenital CMV infections, patients with Kawasaki's disease as well as children presenting with Covid-19 and PIMS-TS. This post will also provide support to the ID in-patients and outpatients service.

The successful candidate will:

1. Have relevant clinical experience in an acute or community environment
2. Be flexible and reliable
3. Be competent in making clinical decisions based on best practice guidelines
4. Have a passion for learning new skills and taking on daily challenges

Although applicants may not have specific knowledge or experience with ID, full training and developmental opportunities will be given once in the role.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent, and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues, and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• 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
• Relevant up to date registration with professional body (NMC)
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Basic Life Support
• Possession of a relevant degree or in the process of obtaining

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
• Willingness to gain excellent specialty knowledge
• Relevant clinical experience in an acute or community setting
• Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
• Child protection procedures (safeguarding)
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Previous experience of research, audit and benchmarking
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent relevant paediatric clinical skills
• Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
• Able to motivate and work within a multi-professional team
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Self-discipline, good time management and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
• Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate.

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.