Clinical Nurse Specialist: Paediatric Orthopaedics • London HCA Healthcare UK
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nClinical Nurse Specialist: Paediatric Orthopaedics with HCA Healthcare UK in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Orthopaedics well look to you to use your expertise to provide holistic and evidence-based care throughout the Orthopaedic pathway, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team but also autonomously as you oversee the patient journey. Main duties of the job Youll be an advocate for the patient, providing specialist nursing advice and emotional support throughout their journey with us while also driving service development and staff education. Youll need great communication skills to succeed, but if you can bring us the experience were looking for we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a team that is constantly operating at the forefront of clinical innovation. About us Were looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team at The Portland Hospital, currently rated Good by the CQC and the only independent hospital in the UK entirely dedicated to women and children. Youll be part of a team that thrives on teamwork, collaboration and support for one another. And, as we offer a huge variety of courses from our own learning academy and external academic providers, our promise to you is that you will feel supported with a great opportunity to grow. Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be the lead nurse,taking responsibility for providing specialist knowledge, clinical skills andexpertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people withorthopaedic conditions that attend the Portland Hospital for a variety ofdiagnostic and investigative procedures, as well as consultation and specialistadvice. The CNS is responsible and accountable for their ownpractice, working independently delivering high quality, safe, evidence-basedpractice, whilst adhering to and following all appropriate corporate and localpolicies, complying with Clinical Governance at all times. Although the majority of the CNS role is workingindependently, the post holder is expected to work within the widermulti-disciplinary team including specialist orthopaedic consultants, paediatricians,nursing and therapy staff. The post holder requires excellent organisational andmanagement skills with the ability to work flexibly responding to the needs ofthe service. They must maintain excellent communication and interpersonalskills and be able to converse with a broad spectrum of individuals effectivelyand professionally. Job description Job responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will be the lead nurse,taking responsibility for providing specialist knowledge, clinical skills andexpertise in the treatment and management of Children and Young people withorthopaedic conditions that attend the Portland Hospital for a variety ofdiagnostic and investigative procedures, as well as consultation and specialistadvice. The CNS is responsible and accountable for their ownpractice, working independently delivering high quality, safe, evidence-basedpractice, whilst adhering to and following all appropriate corporate and localpolicies, complying with Clinical Governance at all times. Although the majority of the CNS role is workingindependently, the post holder is expected to work within the widermulti-disciplinary team including specialist orthopaedic consultants, paediatricians,nursing and therapy staff. The post holder requires excellent organisational andmanagement skills with the ability to work flexibly responding to the needs ofthe service. They must maintain excellent communication and interpersonalskills and be able to converse with a broad spectrum of individuals effectivelyand professionally. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Childrens Nursing Qualification RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience Mentorship qualification Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support Experience of audit and research relevant to specialism Knowledge of safeguarding processes, with up to date level 3 Safeguarding qualification Knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk Desirable Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience Mentorship qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Childrens Nursing Qualification RN Child or RSCN with valid NMC registration Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience Mentorship qualification Basic/Intermediate Paediatric Life Support Experience of audit and research relevant to specialism Knowledge of safeguarding processes, with up to date level 3 Safeguarding qualification Knowledge of clinical governance and managing risk Desirable Relevant qualification in specialist area with at least 12 months experience Mentorship qualification 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name HCA Healthcare UK Address The Portland Hospital 209 Great Portland Street London W1W 5AH Employer's website "}