Specialist Sleep Practitioner Job at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (Sheffield)

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Sleep Nursing Team working as a Specialist Sleep Practitioner. You will be joining a small enthusiastic multidisciplinary team in the assessment, diagnosis and management of sleep disorders in both typically developing children and those with neurodevelopment difficulties. You will need to have a good understanding of child development and child behaviour. Experience of working with children with additional needs and their families in a variety of settings is desirable. Knowledge of sleep is desirable and full training will be given. You will need to be self motivated, flexible, hard working and a quick learner, as well as enjoying being a part of an expanding and developing team. Sheffield Children's NHS FT is a Specialised Paediatric Hospital and a Centre of Excellence, with our services amongst the best in the country. You should have good communication skills and a commitment towards personal and professional development. Full orientation and support will be given to the successful candidate.

Job Responsibility

Support nursing and multi-disciplinary teams with patient assessment, treatment planning and discharge
Work independently within agreed protocols and guidelines
Carry out developmental assessments in line with treatment plans
Contribute to developing procedures and protocols to enhance service delivery

Requirements

GCSE A-C/4-5 English and Maths or level 2 equivalent
Demonstrate evidence of maintaining a portfolio for professional development
Experience of working in a child care environment to include undertaking child care development assessments
Experience of a Health Care setting or carer responsibilities
Experience of working with children, young people and their families where sleep is causing difficulties
Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
Working in a community setting for example early years in nursery schools, clinics etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages i.e. word email
Independently demonstrate effective and adaptable communication skills
Able to use their initiative to overcome complex situations and problems
Able to work independently, understanding their scope of practice
Be able to handle sensitive situations and know when to refer
Committed to undertake self-guided study for example undertaking in-house competencies
Ability to risk assess and manage risk appropriately
Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
To demonstrate understanding of the importance of play/distraction in a child/young person centred approach to minimise the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family
Communication across a multidisciplinary setting both verbal and written
Caring and compassionate
Strives for excellence in care
Commitment to team work and family involvement
Flexible working patterns will be required at times
Ability to remain calm in difficult situations
Honest and reliable
Role model professional behaviours
Awareness of safeguarding of both children, young people and vulnerable adults

Nice to have

Level 2 in Health, Health and Social Care NVQ/Diploma or Completed Care Certificate
Evidence of level 3 NNEB or equivalent Child Care award
Completed accredited sleep management training which could be Sleep Scotland or equivalent or commitment to undertaking the training on commencement of post
Experience of working in admin reception areas
Previous experience of supporting mentoring junior colleagues
Evidence of involvement of service improvement
NHS experience
Experience of caring for children with learning disabilities
Evidence of working in a independent or supervisory role
Level 2/3 qualification in IT or equivalent
Worked in a leadership role
Can evidence commitment to continued development
Can demonstrate ability to be innovative
Evidence to assist others to gain skills and confidence
Evidence of developing trusting/ professional relationships with families

What we offer

Generous annual leave and pension schemes
Health and wellbeing programmes
Exclusive discounts

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