Job summary
The Host Defence service cares for patients with chronic respiratory infection, primary and secondary immunodeficiency, bronchiectasis, fungal and non-tuberculosis mycobacterial infections. It is designated as one of four national centres to manage primary ciliary dyskinesia.
It has national and international recognition, providing specialised care for some of the largest global cohorts. It has an active research unit with multiple clinical trials and is involved in national and international guideline development and international collaborations.
Main duties of the job
To lead the specialist nurses within infection and immunology service and help develop the infection and immunology service together with the other team members and the clinical lead for the service.
Provide a service for all patients, including direct care and acting as a specialist resource when liaising with and facilitating the best use of all available services.
Act as an expert resource for all patients, giving advice, education and support that is appropriately planned to meet each individual's needs.
The successful applicant will lead a team currently compromising of 3 other clinical nurse specialists (2 band 7, 1 band 6) to provide the specialist nursing service for this department.
About us
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
Provide a consultancy and clinical leadership function as required.
To undertake a wide range of advanced clinical interventions, which include a Non-Medical Prescriber course.
Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
Triage patient queries providing antibiotic advice and organise sputum collection. Liaise with GPs to request oral antibiotics.
Provide advice to local hospitals regarding antibiotic choice for intravenous therapy.
Participate in Advance Care Planning and end of life care planning of both in-patients and outpatients, liaising with local services as necessary and working with the palliative care team to ensure that the patients and familys needs are met throughout.
Monitor patients receiving intravenous therapy at home arranging and checking aminoglycoside levels, arranging follow-up and line removal, making contact throughout the course for support and to answer queries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work autonomously across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
Provide a consultancy and clinical leadership function as required.
To undertake a wide range of advanced clinical interventions, which include a Non-Medical Prescriber course.
Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
Triage patient queries providing antibiotic advice and organise sputum collection. Liaise with GPs to request oral antibiotics.
Provide advice to local hospitals regarding antibiotic choice for intravenous therapy.
Participate in Advance Care Planning and end of life care planning of both in-patients and outpatients, liaising with local services as necessary and working with the palliative care team to ensure that the patients and familys needs are met throughout.
Monitor patients receiving intravenous therapy at home arranging and checking aminoglycoside levels, arranging follow-up and line removal, making contact throughout the course for support and to answer queries.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Mentorship from NMC or equivalent
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Be an independent prescriber according to the Trusts Non-medical prescribing policy
- Post Registration with NMC qualification in the relevant speciality or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree level education or working towards equivalent
- A Masters level qualification/in progress or equivalent experience.
- Advanced physical assessment skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Managerial, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to lead, coordinate change and service development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Team building skill set
Desirable
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience at Band 7 in speciality or similar clinical environment
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post, including specialist skills and experience in speciality
- Post registration experience in respiratory medicine
- Experience in Long Term Condition care
Desirable
- Previous Band 8 experience
- Teaching and assessing
- Research and audit
- Nurse led clinic experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage own time
Desirable
- IT skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office and using an electronic patient record system
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level registration with NMC
- Mentorship from NMC or equivalent
- Degree level education or equivalent
- Be an independent prescriber according to the Trusts Non-medical prescribing policy
- Post Registration with NMC qualification in the relevant speciality or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree level education or working towards equivalent
- A Masters level qualification/in progress or equivalent experience.
- Advanced physical assessment skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Managerial, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to lead, coordinate change and service development
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Team building skill set
Desirable
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience at Band 7 in speciality or similar clinical environment
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post, including specialist skills and experience in speciality
- Post registration experience in respiratory medicine
- Experience in Long Term Condition care
Desirable
- Previous Band 8 experience
- Teaching and assessing
- Research and audit
- Nurse led clinic experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of professional development
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and manage own time
Desirable
- IT skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office and using an electronic patient record system
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).
