Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse Specialist

If you join our team of specialist nurses you will be working as part of a small established multi-disciplinary team. There will be exciting opportunities to participate in pioneering research, audit and to attend relevant conferences. The post will also provide opportunities to develop your communication, teaching and liaison skills., The post holder will be working as part of the Infectious Diseases (ID) Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) team and will provide cross cover to the ID Clinical Nurse Specialists. The post holder will be required to work across all aspects of the ID subspecialties mainly consisting of Hepatitis, TB, HIV, Congenital CMV infections, patients with Kawasaki's disease as well as children presenting with Covid-19 and PIMS-TS. There will be the opportunity to be involved in research, audit and project work. This post will provide support to the ID in-patients and outpatient's service. Why we need you:

• To act as a resource for specialised advice and support for patients and families affected by all types of infectious diseases
• To provide continuity for patients and advocating for them to promote access to treatment and proactive management of problems that arise
• To co-o-ordinate the care for children at GOSH for out patient appointments and ward admissions
• To provide information and education to local healthcare staff including Community Paediatric Nurses, Health Visitors, GP's Social Workers and Genetic Counsellors
• To help train nurses and other healthcare professionals in a local setting so that they may help families with day-to-day management
• To provide information and being a point of contact for nurseries, schools and colleges and offering visits to give advice on care and management of infectious diseases
  
  Are you a children's nurse who really wants to make a difference? Are you seeking a role that is rewarding, autonomous and makes a real impact on families affected by a infectious disorders and diseases? Then look no further.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic children's nurse with experience of working with children, young people and families living with acute or chronic diseases to take up the post of Band 7 Clinical nurse Specialist in infectious diseases. Experience of working across acute/community care would be beneficial but not essential. It is not anticipated that the successful candidate will have knowledge or experience of ID and full educational and developmental opportunities will be given within the role.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.