Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Do you have respiratory knowledge and skills and an interest in specialising in Asthma and Allergy?
We are excited to advertise this fixed term 12-month post. We are looking to to appoint a band 6 clinical nurse specialist who would like to further their career within the asthma and allergy speciality. You will join a friendly and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team who pride themselves in delivering patient centred care within a supportive environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible individual who is confident, able to multi-task effectively, prioritise workload, be a good team worker, and motivated in their learning and development.
As a Regional Asthma Centre for the South of England we pride ourselves on the delivery of patient centred care. We have a varied caseload with a difficult airways clinics twice a week and daily in-patient ward reviews. We also provide a wide range of treatments which include monoclonal antibodies via subcutaneous injection and intravenous infusions for severe and difficult asthma.
If you have respiratory knowledge or an interest in specialising within the asthma and allergy service we would like to hear from you.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO Instigates programmes of care, using evidenced-based practice, that address the patients complex and changing health requirements including allergy testing, difficult airways and latest asthma care for patients in the tertiary level. Promotes well-being among patients, encouraging them and advising them on how to optimise their own health status through managing their symptoms and correct use of devices. Establishes and maintains good communication with a range of patients and, where appropriate, their family and carers, in a variety of potentially complex and stressful situations. Liaises closely with the multi-disciplinary team when the patients respiratory needs are beyond their own scope of practice and appropriately refers to and/or other relevant agencies and health care professionals, where necessary. Recognises when emergency assistance or additional support is required and is aware of the correct procedures and pathways to adhere to in order to alert others to take action.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act) Registered nurse/midwife, Degree-level modules in relevant subject or evidence of CPD to Bachelor degree-level equivalence. Post-qualification training relevant to specialism/area of practice. Positive attitude, problem-solving approach, evidenced based care philosophy, enthusiasm for nursing and speciality over all team player with good working relationships.
This service runs predominately from Monday-Friday and requires working within the UHS site.
We recommend an informal discussion when applying for this position and look forward to meeting you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO Instigates programmes of care, using evidenced-based practice, that address the patients complex and changing health requirements including allergy testing, difficult airways and latest asthma care for patients in the tertiary level. Promotes well-being among patients, encouraging them and advising them on how to optimise their own health status through managing their symptoms and correct use of devices. Establishes and maintains good communication with a range of patients and, where appropriate, their family and carers, in a variety of potentially complex and stressful situations. Liaises closely with the multi-disciplinary team when the patients respiratory needs are beyond their own scope of practice and appropriately refers to and/or other relevant agencies and health care professionals, where necessary. Recognises when emergency assistance or additional support is required and is aware of the correct procedures and pathways to adhere to in order to alert others to take action.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act) Registered nurse/midwife, Degree-level modules in relevant subject or evidence of CPD to Bachelor degree-level equivalence. Post-qualification training relevant to specialism/area of practice. Positive attitude, problem-solving approach, evidenced based care philosophy, enthusiasm for nursing and speciality over all team player with good working relationships.
This service runs predominately from Monday-Friday and requires working within the UHS site.
We recommend an informal discussion when applying for this position and look forward to meeting you.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
- Interest in nurse -led care.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
- Interest in nurse -led care.
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).
