Paediatric Nurse Specialist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Developmental Paediatric Service, St Helens.

The team are launching the Nurse led ADHD pathway for diagnosis and assessment and are looking to recruit two new Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Nurses to join the team.

Candidates will be nurses with experience and knowledge of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD.

The post holder will:

• Assist in the delivery of high quality nurse led ADHD clinics for diagnosis and treatment, working alongside other clinical colleagues to ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised
• Work across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Work closely with Developmental Paediatricians to provide support for children and young people with diagnosed neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Give advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to practice autonomously at an advanced level in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care internal and external to the Trust. The role blends a significant proportion of direct, higher level clinical care with education, research and management activities.

The post holder will undertake research in a specialist area that focuses on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers;

• To carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and the setting of care within allocated resources.
• Focus on the delivery and maintenance of clinical excellence;
• Provide an expert consultancy service to patients, carers and colleagues; plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care;
• Contribute to the development of the service by taking an active role in generating and disseminating knowledge across the organisation
• Facilitate and provide education and training to staff and students.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

The post holder will develop own and others knowledge and practice across professional and organisational boundaries.

Use his/her knowledge and skills as a basis from which to further educate and develop neurodevelopmental  nursing skills internal and external to the Trust.

Understand the implications of the social, economic and political context of health care.

Demonstrate wisdom, expertise, maturity, experience and critical judgement through a broadening and deepening of their practice and knowledge.

Be recognised by patients and fellow health professionals as having expertise in a clinical speciality with enhanced skills in areas such as empowerment, communication and consultation.

Use complex reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to inform their health assessments, clinical judgements and decisions.

Act as a leader for change with individuals, groups and communities, crossing professional and agency boundaries to achieve this.

Network locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, recognising the ethical, legal and professional constraints on practice.

Be aware of, and adhere to risk management standards and assess and manage clinical risk.

Have aspects of research and management included in the role but the main focus purpose and impact of the work will be with individuals, groups and communities.

Identify own and others personal development needs and take effective action to address them.

Engage in flexible, cross-boundary partnership working, facilitating communication and understanding between individuals, groups, professions and managers.

This includes:

Provision of expert clinical advice to include setting up and running sleep and behaviour groups for children, young people, and families under the care of the service.

Provision of specialised advice and support to children and young people with a neurodevelopmental disability across a variety of settings, to include clinics, home, education establishment

Educational guidance / skill-sharing.

Continuous review of the service.

Managing own case load.

Working closely with Consultants and Multidisciplinary Team

Referral to outside organisations.

Act up in absence of Nursing Team Lead

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Registration.

Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body.

To personally ensure fulfilment of the requirements for professional updating and to maintain a personal record for future revalidation.

To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and the manner that which is appropriate and which inspires confidence

To monitor quality of own practice and participate in quality improvement

Seek feedback from others and evaluate own performance.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that accurate documentation and records are kept contemporaneously.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

• The post will educate others to develop and enhance their clinical skills. Develop and participate formal and informal teaching programmes to educate and support staff within the Trust and multi-agency settings Identify and act on own training and development needs. Support and educate patients, relatives, carers. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Authorising use of equipment or products. Budget responsibility in absence of Matron.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To work with Clinical and Nursing Leads and other members of Developmental Paediatrics  Service  in relation to research and audit and publications.

Closing Date - 16th May 2025

Interview Date - TBC