NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

The post holder will lead and participate in health needs assessment for children and young people known to Specialist Children’s Service, this will include children with exceptional health care needs, or for whom a request for assistance regarding neuro disability or developmental delay has been received.

The post holder will be managing the effective deployment of nursing resource within the pathways and support clinical functions such as caseload management and supervision; personal development planning, reflecting knowledge and skills framework and the front-line monitoring of implementation of key policy documents.

Supporting the Neurodevelopmental Team Lead and working alongside the multi-professional team to support children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences and their families

The post holder will function as an independent autonomous practitioner by virtue of in-depth knowledge, expertise, proficiency and experience to lead and enable the SCS Disability and Neurodevelopmental team to provide a quality service.

The post holder will be the clinical expert who will be accountable for case management and SCS Community Children’s Nursing and disability assessments within the caseload.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiar with and ensure implementation of local and national policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to all staff within their area of responsibility in the pursuit of the highest standard of care
• Delegate work to appropriate team members
• Manage and provide clinical leadership and be a role model for the team by representing the values and beliefs of the nursing profession as well as that of the organisation
• Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of their team and will ensure that the delegation of work to the team takes account of the role, skills and competence of staff and is appropriate to their scope of practice
• Although the post holder does not have the budgetary responsibility for the SCS Disability service – it is his/her responsibility to maintain the ‘notional allocated workforce resource’ or highlight any problems within the team and the wider clinical area
• Be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of their SCS Disability and CCN team and will ensure that the delegation of work to the team takes account of the role, skills and competence of staff and is appropriate to their scope of practice
• Establish and participate in systems of practice support, clinical supervision and personal development plans for the Disability team
• Maintain accurate up-to-date clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and record keeping, ensuring compliance with GDPR and the Children & Young People Bill
• Provide data on activity within caseload and outcomes for children and families
• Act as a clinical expert and will be able to support children, young people, families and carers in order to achieve optimum health and independence
• Plan and prioritise workload on a daily basis, delegate work using available resources and make decisions to ensure that clients’ needs are being met
• Establish and maintain systems to ensure timeous transfer of client records/information to ensure continuity of care
• Induct all new nursing staff into the team. Supervise junior staff in all areas of SCS Disability practice and complete their Turas Appraisals and Personal Development Plan as appropriate
• Be responsible for own professional development and encourage and support the continuing professional development of the SCS Disability team
• In conjunction with the Team Lead/ Clinical Nurse Specialists set, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the defined policies, procedures standards and protocols of Specialists Children’s Services and contribute to and work in partnership with others to develop recognised service improvements