Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Forensic Service

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated experienced Paediatric Nurse to join the specialised team who work in The Children and Young Persons Forensic Service at The Great North Children's Hospital at The Royal Victoria Infirmary.

This Specialist Nurse will act as an advocate of children and young people who attend the unit and will be expected to understand the current legislation in relation to forensic examinations, effectively manage the forensic assessment process and liaise with other sexual health providers and a wider MDT. In addition, the successful post holder will be involved in the unit obtaining the new ISO accreditation which is being introduced for all SARC services.

Main duties of the job:

• You should be a registered children's nurse with post registration experience of working with vulnerable children / young adults, sexual health and an extensive knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.
• You should be educated to degree or master's level study or equivalent specialised study or experience.
• Also required is excellent IT skills, audit / research / change management experience, and evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills.
• The post holder will support the paediatricians conducting the medical assessment, be an advocate for the child / young person, provide follow up as required.

Job responsibilities:

• The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
• Within The Sphere Of Specialist Practice: Is working towards advanced knowledge and skills within specialist sphere of practice.
• Contributes to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
• Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
• Contributes to training and education within specialist area.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Person Specification:

• Essential Qualifications & Education: Registered nurse (appropriate to branch), Current NMC registration, Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study, Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship) if relevant to role, Current driving licence if relevant to role.
• Desirable: Degree in health related subject.
• Essential Knowledge & Experience: Some post registration experience within related specialist area of practice, Extended clinical practice underpinned by training supervision & assessment, Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context, Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding, Evidence of on-going continuous professional development.
• Desirable: Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
• Essential Skills & Abilities: Good IT skills, Effective report writing skills, Able to work independently and as a member of a team, Effective organisation and time management skills.
• Desirable: Change management skills and involvement in project work.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.