Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist To join our Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) Team at Royal Papworth Hospital. The team are looking to appoint an experienced nurse to join the PEA specialist nurses to support and deliver care to patients requiring pulmonary endarterectomy surgery. The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously to support this patient group and the MDT.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has Clinical Specialist Nurse experience, experience leading a team, and can demonstrate in-depth knowledge of CTEPH and PEA .
The successful candidate will have the skills to lead and manage a team of nurses; to inspire them through role modelling clinical and professional excellence and supporting them in delivering an excellent patient experience. There are many opportunities for further personal and professional development for the post holder.
Informal visits are welcomed, and any enquires may be directed to Nicola Speed, Lead Nurse Pulmonary Hypertension or Caroline Weldon, Thoracic Matron.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) multi-disciplinary team the post holder will:
*Provide professional and operational leadership to the Pulmonary Endarterectomy Specialist Nursing Team.
*Be responsible for high quality care and the efficient, safe, and effective performance of the team including the management of staff.
*The post holder will be a skilled and competent nurse with experience in caring for patients undergoing PEA surgery They should be able to use their clinical expertise, leadership skills, education, and management to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff.
*Providing a high standard of specialist nursing care implementing and monitoring quality assurance initiatives including development of action plans and measuring outcomes.
*The post holder will work collaboratively with the Lead Nurse Pulmonary Hypertension and the Band 7 PH Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure that all service needs are met.
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Diploma in Nursing
- Teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in nursing
- Post basic course in Respiratory/Cardio thoracic nursing or equivalent experience
- Leadership Development Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Knowledge and in depth understanding of the PH patient pathway and managing patients who then require surgical intervention
- Recent experience as a Band 6 in a management/leadership role
- Audit and/or research in clinical area
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance, clinical governance, and quality
- Awareness of broader issues in the Trust, the wider NHS, and an understanding of the professional nursing agenda
- Understanding management and leadership theory and practice, together with people management procedures
- Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
- Up to date knowledge in clinical practice specific to the area
- Able to perform all nursing activities specific to specialty.
- Staff management & appraisal
- Able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload.
- Able to facilitate and support learning.
- Proven communication skills
Desirable
- Project management/project team participation
- Involvement in recruitment and selection
- Contribution to policy development and changes in practices
- Budgetary management
- Edward Jenner or equivalent such as Mary Seacole and/or a leadership course.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Coaching skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Treat hospital information confidentially
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Diploma in Nursing
- Teaching and assessment qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Degree in nursing
- Post basic course in Respiratory/Cardio thoracic nursing or equivalent experience
- Leadership Development Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration clinical experience
- Knowledge and in depth understanding of the PH patient pathway and managing patients who then require surgical intervention
- Recent experience as a Band 6 in a management/leadership role
- Audit and/or research in clinical area
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance, clinical governance, and quality
- Awareness of broader issues in the Trust, the wider NHS, and an understanding of the professional nursing agenda
- Understanding management and leadership theory and practice, together with people management procedures
- Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
- Up to date knowledge in clinical practice specific to the area
- Able to perform all nursing activities specific to specialty.
- Staff management & appraisal
- Able to problem solve, use own initiative and plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload.
- Able to facilitate and support learning.
- Proven communication skills
Desirable
- Project management/project team participation
- Involvement in recruitment and selection
- Contribution to policy development and changes in practices
- Budgetary management
- Edward Jenner or equivalent such as Mary Seacole and/or a leadership course.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- Coaching skills
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
- Treat hospital information confidentially
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks.
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.
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.
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).
