CNS - Metabolic Medicine
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Orchard Square, Sheffield
CNS - Metabolic Medicine
Salary not available. View on company website.
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Orchard Square, Sheffield
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d600cc1095af4b5598a0710beb2a106b
Full Job Description
- As part of a senior nursing team, help co-ordinate the specialist service in a variety of settings, ensuring the quality of care provision to children.
- To assist in providing specialist education, training and information to children, families and members of multidisciplinary team.
- To be responsible for monitoring patient condition, administering treatment and communicating change to senior specialist nurse or multidisciplinary team.
- To be responsible for nursing practice development.
- To act as an independent prescriber in areas of competency
We are seeking a self-motivated, dynamic, and reliable individual, who can demonstrate compassion and empathy and has a passion for working with children from birth to adolescence in a highly specialised area. You will join an already established nursing team, and work both closely and independently with members of the multi-disciplinary team. As a Metabolic CNS, you will liaise and co-ordinate the care for patients with inherited metabolic disorders. This will include treating and being nurse advocate for patients in various settings. Candidates require the following: RN child qualification Evidence of continual professional development and commitment to attend necessary metabolic study days/conferences. Evidence of good time management skills Ability to learn and establish care for numerous complex medical metabolic disorders. Previous knowledge and experience with medical metabolic patients is desirable. Evidence of excellent and adaptable communication skills. Ability to work well within a busy multi-disciplinary team. Able to respond to problem situations and ensure that effective interventions are put in place. Ability to work autonomously.
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are: 1. Outstanding Patient Care 2. Brilliant Place to work 3. Leaders in Children's Health We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise. As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.