Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced, specialist nursing team as a Cystic Fibrosis nurse specialist on the Cystic Fibrosis unit (NUH City campus).

The Cystic Fibrosis unit is a specialist unit set up to care for adults with the long term condition. We accommodate outpatient clinics (virtual and face to face) and have a 16 bedded inpatient ward which accepts a mix of patients with CF and other respiratory conditions. On the unit we coordinate nursing care based on the specific needs of the patients. In outpatients we set up patients to give IV's at home, start and monitor targeted new drug therapies, undertake annual reviews, day case treatments, specialist clinics, research trials and drop in nurse review appointments.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work alongside the wider MDT consisting of Doctors, dietitians, physiotherapists, psycho/social team and nursing staff to provide high quality, specialist care to our patients. Working in our outpatient department supporting the specialist nursing team with clinics and home IV's as well as getting involved in the annual assessment process. The successful candidate will be able to prepare patients for clinic by undertaking observations key in CF care and preparing the environment including some general housekeeping.

The successful candidate will be motivated to learn, a good communicator, a role model to others and willing to teach others.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-6272157

Job locations

Cystic Fibrosis Unit

City Campus

Hucknall Road, Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work within an MDT to deliver a high standard of care to patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Rotating between caring for inpatients, outpatients/Home IV's and clinic. Daily tasks include accessing port a caths, venepuncture, lung function, observations, actioning patient queries. There will be training offered for caring for ports and venepuncture/ cannulation. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience working in respiratory medicine and have a good knowledge base in this area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work within an MDT to deliver a high standard of care to patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Rotating between caring for inpatients, outpatients/Home IV's and clinic. Daily tasks include accessing port a caths, venepuncture, lung function, observations, actioning patient queries. There will be training offered for caring for ports and venepuncture/ cannulation. The successful candidate will be expected to have experience working in respiratory medicine and have a good knowledge base in this area.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • 5 years experience ideally in respiratory

Desirable

  • Experience working with chronic disease

Essential

Essential

  • current UK NMC registration

Desirable

  • experience working in acute care

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trusts behavioural standards

Desirable

  • experience working in acute care

Communications and relationship skills

Essential

  • Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience.
  • Demonstrates evidence of team working skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of working well within a team environment

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

  • Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and take appropriate action

Desirable

  • Evidence of working in acute care and acting appropriately in an emergency situation

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Able to organise own workload

Physical skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake clinical duties
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • 5 years experience ideally in respiratory

Desirable

  • Experience working with chronic disease

Essential

Essential

  • current UK NMC registration

Desirable

  • experience working in acute care

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Trusts behavioural standards

Desirable

  • experience working in acute care

Communications and relationship skills

Essential

  • Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience.
  • Demonstrates evidence of team working skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of working well within a team environment

Analytical and judgement skills

Essential

  • Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and take appropriate action

Desirable

  • Evidence of working in acute care and acting appropriately in an emergency situation

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

  • Able to organise own workload

Physical skills

Essential

  • Able to undertake clinical duties

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cystic Fibrosis Unit

City Campus

Hucknall Road, Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Cystic Fibrosis Unit

City Campus

Hucknall Road, Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Senior Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Specialist

Emma Richardson

emma.richardson3@nuh.nhs.uk

07812276318

Details

Date posted

06 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

164-6272157

Job locations

Cystic Fibrosis Unit

City Campus

Hucknall Road, Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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