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Lead Pediatric Nursing Specialist
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Position Overview
Lead Pediatric Nursing Specialist - Special Education Settings - Band 7
Full Time / Academic Year Only (part-time hours may be considered)
We are seeking a passionate professional with a background in community pediatric nursing, expertise in children's continence, and experience within special education environments.
The School Nursing Team provides healthcare services to children and adolescents with intricate health requirements attending specialized educational institutions. Responsibilities include conducting health evaluations, formulating and revising care plans, managing urgent situations, and delivering training to educational personnel. The team also prepares reports and participates in safeguarding conferences.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will guarantee that exceptional nursing care is provided within special education settings across multiple campuses.
The ideal applicant will collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals and educational staff to support and empower children, adolescents, and their families in enhancing health and maximizing each child's potential.
About Our Organization
Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) offers a variety of medical services to around 500,000 residents in the southwest London and northeast Surrey regions.
We serve a diverse area, encompassing both urban and rural communities with varying quality of life. Our service area includes some of the most affluent postcodes in the country alongside less prosperous regions. Together with our NHS partners, we strive to provide the highest quality care to the communities we serve.
Sutton Health and Care (SHC) represents an innovative collaboration among local health and social care organizations, integrating community services to support a new model of care for Sutton residents. Hosted by ESTH, this model breaks down traditional barriers to ensure that care is centered around the individual.
We take pride in our dedicated team and offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment with numerous staff benefits and professional development opportunities. We seek individuals who aspire to excellence, align with our vision and values, and contribute significantly to our ongoing success.
Detailed Job Description and Primary Responsibilities
General Duties
- Develops, promotes, and implements integrated working practices (both internally and externally) to enhance service delivery and outcomes for children, adolescents, and their families.
- Ensures that all team members adhere to SHC and ESTH policies, procedures, and guidelines, actively contributing to policy or service improvement proposals as needed.
- Collaborates closely with educational, health, and social care professionals.
- Appropriately delegates tasks to ensure coordinated and consistent care.
- Acts as a specialist practitioner and serves as a resource for other staff within the department and the broader organization.
- Exemplifies professional conduct and maintains high standards at all times.
- Understands issues related to information governance and data security.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Demonstrates confidence and competence in performing clinical skills, including medication administration and gastrostomy feeds, with experience in caring for children and adolescents with tracheostomies.
- Supports the lead clinician for the children's continence service.
- Conducts thorough assessments and develops care plans based on the identified health needs of individual children and adolescents.
- Reviews care plans at least annually or more frequently as necessary.
- Makes appropriate onward referrals when necessary.
- Participates in safeguarding supervision at least once per term and more frequently as required.
- Represents the school nursing team in educational settings.
- Attends annual educational reviews, child in need meetings, and other relevant meetings, providing essential information to educational and social services staff.
- Adheres to infection control policies and procedures to minimize the risk of infection.
Management Responsibilities and Professional Leadership
- Ensures team compliance with service delivery according to the commissioned service specifications.
- Assists the Team Leader and senior children's services managers in monitoring the staffing budget.
- Ensures staff fulfill their obligations to collect and record data in electronic records promptly.
- Addresses any complaints in accordance with SHC and ESTH policy.
- Collaborates with the risk management department to support practitioners in identifying and managing risks associated with service delivery.
- Ensures all staff comply with incident reporting policies and that all reported incidents are thoroughly investigated.
- Promotes effective communication systems.
- Observes and complies with Trust policies and procedures for health and safety, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- Promotes equal opportunities in line with Trust policies.
- Maximizes benefits to children and adolescents through careful and appropriate use of NHS resources.
- Participates in service audits to ensure high service delivery standards and identify areas for improvement.
Education, Training, and Personal Development
- Develops and implements local orientation and induction programs for new team members.
- Ensures compliance with statutory and mandatory training while maintaining service delivery standards.
- Works with the Team Leader and senior children's services managers to ensure staff competence in clinical skills associated with their roles.
- Encourages reflective practice among staff to promote effective problem-solving strategies.
- Completes verification for nursing staff undergoing revalidation in accordance with NMC guidelines.
- Ensures student nurses on clinical placements are assigned trained mentors to support their development.
Working Relationships/Communication
- Cultivates and maintains professional relationships with the educational team within special needs schools.
- Maintains effective communication with children, adolescents, parents, caregivers, staff, and other professionals, conveying complex information appropriately.
- Handles sensitive information tactfully, especially in situations with potential conflicts of interest.
- Familiarity with alternative communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, and PODD books is beneficial.
Financial Responsibility/Service Delivery
- Responsible for issuing children's continence products, ensuring client needs are met while adhering to budget constraints.
- Assists the Team Leader and senior children's services managers in monitoring the staffing budget for designated service areas.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential Criteria
NMC Registered Nurse (adult, child, or learning disabilities) Mentorship qualification or willingness to obtain Evidence of Continued Professional DevelopmentDesirable Criteria
Specialist Practitioner QualificationExperience
Essential Criteria
Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience working with children and adolescents Evidence of multidisciplinary team collaboration Demonstrated understanding of clinical governanceDesirable Criteria
Previous experience in a special education/community setting Experience working with children and adolescents with severe and profound learning disabilities and complex health needs Experience conducting children's continence assessments and providing related adviceSkills and Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership abilities Holistic assessment capabilities Effective clinical reasoning skills Knowledge of current clinical and professional nursing issues related to special needs school nursing Strong written communication skills Ability to work within a busy health team, prioritizing workload while maintaining high standards Ability to manage sensitive information and uphold confidentiality Capacity for complex and challenging conversations Clear understanding of current national and local agendas Ability to demonstrate evidence-based clinical practice Professionalism and adherence to professional boundaries Competence in documenting accurate clinical records and reports Knowledge of clinical audit and governance Familiarity with child protection policies and procedures Proficient IT skills, including MS Office, email, and internet usageDesirable Criteria
Knowledge of specialist communication skills (e.g., signing/core boards/Makaton) Previous experience with electronic records systems (e.g., EMIS)Personal Attributes
Essential Criteria
Highly developed interpersonal skills Flexible, enthusiastic, and proactive Recognition of individual rights in accordance with legislation and policy Ability to motivate others Receptiveness to change and adaptability Positive, solution-oriented attitude Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesGeneral Requirements
Essential Criteria
Flexibility to meet service needs Ability to work independently and as part of a teamDesirable Criteria
Experience in team management Valid driving license and access to a vehicle for business purposesApplication Process : Candidates are encouraged to review the job description and person specification thoroughly to ensure their supporting statement aligns with these criteria.
References : Candidates must provide a comprehensive employment/educational history. References from personal email addresses will not be accepted.
Recruitment Information : The organization reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Shortlisting Process : Candidates will be contacted via email/SMS if shortlisted for this position. Regular checks of registered email are advised.
DBS Commitment : The organization is dedicated to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Disability Support : The organization promotes equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For assistance with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments, candidates can contact the Confidential Disability Advice Line.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
Applicant Requirements
Candidates must possess appropriate UK professional registration.
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, necessitating a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Additional Documents
Further Information / Informal Visits Contact
Name: Service Manager, Special Schools
