Candidates should possess recent nursing experience in the paediatric sector or orthopaedic spinal specialty, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and organisational skills. The role requires active participation in a multi-disciplinary team to meet patients' needs while providing holistic support, including psychological and cultural assistance. The position offers flexible working hours and numerous professional development opportunities, along with a competitive benefits package aimed at promoting a healthy work-life balance and a diverse, inclusive workplace.
This is a Specialist nursing post which enables the individual to be responsible for aspects of the provision of high-quality Specialist Nursing care to both inpatient and outpatients within the speciality and to provide expert advice and support for patients diagnosed the condition.
This post holder will act as an expert resource for both nursing and medical staff by providing advice, support and education through clinical practice evidence-based development.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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More detail about the role
We are looking to recruit a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Paediatric Spinal / Orthopaedic Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare
The role involves assisting with the provision of expert clinical care, support and advice for children and families/carers under the care of the paediatric Spinal surgery service based at RDUH, throughout the care pathway, ensuring a seamless service for these patients. You will work with and alongside the established team of two orthopaedic spinal paediatric consultants.
We are seeking a caring, motivated, reliable and dynamic nurse with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to contribute to the provision of an excellent standard of care to this patient group within the RDUH in-patient and out-patient setting as well as supporting families on discharge. You will need to have recent experience of nursing children within the paediatric sector or in the Orthopaedic spinal speciality.
There will be close liaison and appropriate referral between all relevant departments, the lead clinician and other services, including those provided by community teams.
The post holder will develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies.
Facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/improve the service.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be based at RDE Winford and Nightingale and will be responsible for:
Supporting the wards to co-ordinate the care throughout the patients pathway whilst under the care of the specialist team, from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up care.
Work with all wards to support the care of the patient whilst and inpatient. Supporting patients and their careers with the transition home following admission and support them with lifestyle adaptations and secondary prevention if appropriate.
The post holder will be a key member of, actively participate in, and work within the guidelines of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, as a key worker for patients with the specialist diagnosis.
To provide appropriate written information for patients, relatives and hospital staff
To provide psychological, social and cultural support to patients diagnosed with the relevant condition.
The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.
If you have a desire to progress your career and provide the best care for children and their families/carers in this speciality then we would love to hear from you.
Working Pattern: Flexible 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information or for an informal discussion please contact: Consultant: Ramesh Nadarajah , Email : Consultant : Oliver Stokes, Email :
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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