At HCT the success is based on the quality of the services we provide, whether that's on the frontline or in a support role......
At HCT the success is based on the quality of the services we provide, whether that's on the frontline or in a support role. Everyone in our team plays a vital role in making sure patients receive the care they deserve, as well as maintaining our reputation as NHS trust passionate about the children and community it serves. The sickle cell nursing service is no exception passionate about providing an excellent childrens nursing service to the community we serve. To be responsible for the management of a patient caseload and have oversight of the clinical care with consultant supervision, providing an expert assessment, plan and evaluation within this specialist area. To provide advice and support for all staff involved in the care of Children and Young adults with Sickle Cell Disease, focusing on Health promotion and prevention of crisis when it may be achieved. To act as an advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills for patients and staff particularly in schools, ensuring they receive the understanding and facilities they need to manage their condition. Able to communicate sensitive condition related information to CYP and families, in amanner, which is caring, developmentally appropriate and jargon free. Providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information, where developed persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or re-assurance skills are required. This may be because agreement or co-operation is required or because there are barriers to understanding. To ensure that safeguarding children and safeguarding vulnerable adult principles are always adhered to and contribute to safeguarding processes as required. Ensure that CYP and their families views are central to the development of the service. To develop and maintain good working relationships with staff supporting the needs of children with Sickle Cell Disease including paediatricians, GPs, school nurses, health visitors, therapists, education and social care staff. To manage patient and professional queries over the telephone and face to face asappropriate. To assist the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Children and Young People with Sickle Cell Disease in providing educational programmes for CYP and families in relation to Sickle Cell Disease, so that they are empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice. To assist the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Children and Young People with Sickle Cell Disease in providing professional training at conferences, study days and workshops relating to Sickle Cell Disease for both health colleagues and those working in education and social care. To participate in audit activities to assess and monitor the quality of nursing practice in the specialist area and assist in implementing changes based on findings. To participate in developing protocols and guidance around the management of inpatient care in acute paediatric services and the development of multi-professional standards and evidence based clinical protocols for this specialist area in collaboration with other professional groups. To take an active part in professional networks to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas, both locally and nationally. To participate in clinical supervision of self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques. To supervise learners undertaking placements within the Childrens Specialist Nursing Services. To assess and report any risk, clinical and non-clinical, for the benefit of self, colleagues and clients in line with the Risk Management Policy. To maintain a high standard of clinical records on SystmOne, ensuring all activity, both direct and indirect patient contact, is recorded accurately, ensuring all supporting documents are scanned onto SystmOne. To organise own specialist workload, planning activities around the needs of individuals and adjusting daily diary according to priorities as they arise. To work autonomously without supervision, accountable for own professional actions. To deputise for the Clinical Nurse Specialist for Children and Young People with Sickle Cell Disease as required.