Cleft Lip and Palate Nurse Specialist

The post holder will exercise higher levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care demonstrated through the agreed competency framework. They will provide specialist expertise and advice as a core member of a multidisciplinary cleft team specialising
in the management of children with clefts of the lip and/or palate and their families within the North West, the Isle of Man and the North Wales Clinical Network.
The caseload will primarily be in the Alder Hey side of the Network which includes Merseyside, Cheshire, Wirral, North Wales and Lancashire.
The post holder will demonstrate a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of Cleft Lip & Palate patients, associated anomalies, and play a key role in the management of these families throughout the treatment period. They will also monitor and improve standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues in the provision of skilled professional leadership. The post holder will contribute to clinical governance within the service by understanding audit and research within this specialist field.
They will work independently within the community, the hospital of birth, through acute episodes of admission for surgery, at joint MDT cleft clinics The post holder will be expected to be part of an on call service providing out of hours cover for the whole network area., To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
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