Clinical Nurse Specialist – Paediatric ENT

Job summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6 - Children & Young People Outpatient DepartmentAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the Children & Young People Outpatient Nursing team at the RNENT & EDH Hospitals, University College London Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and running of a Paediatric Nurse led Microsuction clinic. In addition to this the role will support the recovery of Paediatric dental patients receiving dental treatment under Intravenous sedation. This is an exciting role within the existing team, providing nursing care for patients attending our Children and Young People (CYP) Outpatient service.

We are seeking a person with good communication and organisational skills, willing to develop their knowledge and skills within the Children & Young People speciality and whose attitude to changing environments is positive and supportive.

For further information and an informal visit, please contact:Elaine Maushe (Sister in Charge - Children & Young People Pre-Assessment. RNENT & EDH), Mobile 07957411099. Email: [email protected]

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse
• RN Child
• Relevant teaching course
• Aural Microsuction competency

Experience

Essential

• Significant relevant specialty experience

Desirable

• Previous clinical leadership experience of Paediatric Nurse Led Microsuction clinics

Communication

Essential

• Communicates effectively verbally in writing and in electronic formats

Quality

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance e.g Risk Management. Audit and Quality

Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs

Essential

• Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

Information Processing

Essential

• Willingness to work with electronic patient records (EPR)

People Management

Essential

• Able to take charge of the department if required

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Recovery Experience with Children and Young People having Dental Treatment with Intravenous Sedation