Children’s Community Nurse for Sickle Cell & Thalassemia
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £40,701.00 to £48,054.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40701.00 - £48054.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Sidcup, DA14 6LT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9277-24-0661 |
Summary
To provide information, specialist clinical advice and support relating to Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia to children and their family. To undertake venepuncture, access central lines/ports, catheterisation and replacement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tubes. To act as a resource to other professionals and voluntary agencies involved in the childs care. To be an expert and knowledgeable practitioner within the service ensuring the provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing care for the child and their family. Ensure that each child is assessed, and a specialised single care plan is implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family and other professionals caring for them and that this is accurately documented. To act as an advocate for the child and family and ensures the provision of appropriate information and relevant support services. To provide support and counsel for the child and family in the home. To work collaboratively with other community professionals and voluntary agencies to safely manage the care of the child in their home or community setting. To work in close partnership with the local hospital CYP Sickle Cell service to ensure that every child experience is coordinated and smooth throughout the patients journey. In conjunction with the Senior Specialist Community Sickle Cell nurse develop, implement and monitor clinical and non-clinical performance standards, taking action as required. Develop and maintain the clinical skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil the requirements of role. Manage the implementation and review of policies within the service. Develop and review protocols, policies and procedures which may impact across other organisations ensuring they adhere to National and Trust standards and policies.