Job summary
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a significant impact in the lives of adult patients with cystic fibrosis?
We are excited to welcome a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to our team, someone who is passionate about providing exceptional care, advocating for patients, and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in cystic fibrosis management.
In addition, this role involves collaboration with our bronchiectasis service, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a new and growing service within specialist medicine.
If you're ready to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, we encourage you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The Wessex Adult Cystic Fibrosis Service is the regional specialist CF centre caring for approximately 330 adults from throughout the south and central south coast providing inpatient, outpatient and community care. We are one of the 10 largest CF centres in the UK.
The service is made up of a closely knit multi-disciplinary team with the best interests of the patients at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical nurse specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care for people with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis and the provision of specialist nursing advice. You will practice autonomously as a core member of the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be able to demonstrate high level clinical skills caring for inpatient, outpatient and community-based patients. This will include assessment during and on completion of a course of intravenous antibiotics, port flushes, lung function testing and blood tests.
The successful applicant will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to network across organisational and professional boundaries.You will need to demonstrate flexibility, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team.
You will have a proven track record in acute care and be able to demonstrate effective leadership/managerial skills to enable you to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives within the service.
It is not essential to have experience in cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis as full training will be given.
You will need to have access to a car or the ability to travel for community visits and remote clinics across the Wessex region.
This is a challenging and rewarding role where full support will be given to develop new skills both clinically and professionally.
We strongly recommend an informal discussion when applying for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interview date to be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a clinical nurse specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care for people with cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis and the provision of specialist nursing advice. You will practice autonomously as a core member of the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be able to demonstrate high level clinical skills caring for inpatient, outpatient and community-based patients. This will include assessment during and on completion of a course of intravenous antibiotics, port flushes, lung function testing and blood tests.
The successful applicant will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to network across organisational and professional boundaries.You will need to demonstrate flexibility, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team.
You will have a proven track record in acute care and be able to demonstrate effective leadership/managerial skills to enable you to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives within the service.
It is not essential to have experience in cystic fibrosis or bronchiectasis as full training will be given.
You will need to have access to a car or the ability to travel for community visits and remote clinics across the Wessex region.
This is a challenging and rewarding role where full support will be given to develop new skills both clinically and professionally.
We strongly recommend an informal discussion when applying for this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interview date to be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications,knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
- Change Management, clinical practice development
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Interest in nurse -led care
- Organisational/strategic awareness
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Organisational skills
- General IT skills
- Negotiation skills
- Self-motivated
- Interpersonal skills
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications,knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
- Understanding of personal accountability
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
- Change Management, clinical practice development
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Interest in nurse -led care
- Organisational/strategic awareness
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Organisational skills
- General IT skills
- Negotiation skills
- Self-motivated
- Interpersonal skills
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
