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Trosolwg o'r swydd

The purpose of this role is to provide specialist nursing support to the National Hepatitis C Paediatric Operational Delivery Network (HCV pMDT ODN) which provides approval for antiviral treatments using Direct Acting Antiviral therapies (DAA) for the treatment of HCV infection for children and young people ≥ 3-18 years of age. The HCV pMDT ODN established in April 2021 requires a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure they remain quorate during patient reviews and that nursing representation is available.

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The postholder will work in partnership with the National HCV pMDT ODN Clinical Lead, HCV pMDT ODN Co-ordinator, HCV pMDT ODN Project Manager, HCV pMDT ODN Health and Social Welfare Practitioner, National HCV pMDT ODN steering committee and other external national agencies as an advisory resource. 

 The postholder will work with the National HCV pMDT ODN to advocate for children and young people’s treatment therapies. The role also includes providing specialist paediatric nursing support for specific national projects collaborating with the National HCV pMDT ODN such as the UKHSA Tracking Project and Gilead HCV Pilot Project working with HMP women services.

 

The postholder will work within the infrastructure of the WMCN at BWC adhering to local policies, procedures and national professional bodies.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.