Job Summary
The Band 7 Family Liaison Nurse will be offered at 37.5 hours for a 2-year fixed term. For this role we are open to discussing hybrid working requests this includes flexible hours and an element of working from home. The working days will be 5 days at 7.5 hours with a breakdown of:
TWO days (Monday and Tuesday)- Giving family liaison support to children, families and staff who are in-patients in our PICU and Acute Wards.
THREE days (Wednesday-Friday)- Facilitating the PICU project, in partnership with Cosmic's Service Delivery Team, to assess post PICU discharge psychometrics and ensure families are signposted to the correct services.
Critical success factors of this role will be monitored by Cosmic through clear KPIs and objectives, which will include metrics derived from the quality and impact of family liaison support provided to children, families, and staff. These metrics will evaluate the effectiveness of psychometric assessments, the timeliness and accuracy of signposting, and overall family satisfaction with the support received. If the outcomes of the role are considered successful at the end of the two-year term, Cosmic will review the viability of securing future funding to continue the position.
Main duties of the job
- To have overarching responsibility to assess and implement the psychosocial needs of families from admission, during their stay in hospital and through to discharge
- To provide effective nursing leadership, expertise, advice and psychosocial support to families to ensure the provision of high quality care to children and families within Children's Services
- To facilitate referral to appropriate support services within the whole psychosocial team
- To act as a designated support resource to children and families and other professionals caring for them
- To provide family bereavement support and follow up care
- CONI Coordinator for St Mary's Hospital in conjunction with the Lullaby Trust
- To facilitate the development of all staff within Children's Services in the support of families in both intensive care and the ward areas
- To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient and family centred care through research and evidence based practice
- To work in close co-operation with and communicate effectively at all levels within the multi- disciplinary team (MDT) and outside agencies
- To contribute to long term patient management and discharge planning working closely with the paediatric complex discharge coordinator
- Benchmark services with national family liaison services
- Being a key contact to undertake referrals into the Long Term Ventilation team
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Date posted
21 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year pa inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
290-WCCS-1872
Job locations
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Education & Qualifications Essential
- Registered Nurse/RN Child/RSCN
- MSc/MRes/MA or working towards this qualification
- Post registration qualification in PICU/AICU
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- MSc/MRes/MA or working towards this qualification
Experience & Knowledge Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Senior Charge Nurse/Sister Band 7 level within specialty
- Understanding Child Safeguarding procedures
- Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
Desirable
- Understanding of the FLN/CNS role in a clinical setting
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential
- Registered Nurse/RN Child/RSCN
- MSc/MRes/MA or working towards this qualification
- Post registration qualification in PICU/AICU
- Management certificate or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- MSc/MRes/MA or working towards this qualification
Experience & Knowledge Essential
- Minimum of 2 years at Senior Charge Nurse/Sister Band 7 level within specialty
- Understanding Child Safeguarding procedures
- Awareness of Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity
Desirable
- Understanding of the FLN/CNS role in a clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
St Mary's Hospital
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
