Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in (Adult) Cystic Fibrosis

Job description

Job responsibilities

COMMUNICATION

To work effectively within the Trust's adult multidisciplinary CF team as required (including attending ward rounds, meetings and out-patient clinics as appropriate) seeing in-patients as necessary and ensuring an individualised, evidence-based optimum service for each patient and their family.

To always communicate closely with members of the CF MDT.

To act as advocate for the adolescent/adult and family enabling them to express their needs effectively when dealing with the multidisciplinary team.

To liaise regularly with the CF Advocates at the Royal Brompton Hospital.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge of the speciality of CF that are evidence-based aiming to achieve a 'best practice' principle.

To mentor post-registration, pre-registration students and visitors to the CF Team as requested.

To participate in the in-house education programme and to undertake informal teaching of ward nursing staff as required.

To act as a role model and clinical expert for staff providing education as appropriate.

To work in partnership with colleagues, having accountability for decisions made (in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct).

To develop professional practice through reflection, participation on post registration courses and attendance at meetings and conferences.

To identify and be responsible for own professional and managerial development in liaison with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Consultant Nurse and CF Centre Director.

SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

To ensure the constant provision of effective, high quality nursing care to all patients with CF.

To support and work with the CF multidisciplinary team in the introduction of clinical changes.

To be actively involved in the development of CF-related protocols and procedures in conjunction with other members of the CF multidisciplinary team.

To keep up to date with new advances in treatment and new developments in the world of CF research.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Be aware of and act in accordance with the Patients Charter for the care of patients with CF.

To be aware of and act in accordance with the CF Trusts National Guidelines on CF Care.

To participate promptly and effectively with the investigation of complaints and incidents in line with Trust policy and procedure.

To maintain high standards of nursing care within own practice and monitor the standard care for the adolescent/adult requiring admission in collaboration with senior ward nursing staff.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

To ensure accuracy of documentation and to maintain an efficient and accurate record system with relevant information in agreement with the CF team.

To be responsible for data entry and maintaining patient databases e.g.: online annual review forms, patient contact logs and homecare databases.

To access, record and utilise patient information through our electronic patient record system.

Ensure self and team undertake training for electronic information systems in place & under development.

To have an active email account and use this as one of the methods of disseminating information to the wider team.

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To maintain an active awareness of clinical and professional developments within CF and to disseminate that knowledge to all colleagues.

To identify and suggest relevant areas for research within adolescent/adult CF nursing which will benefit patient care taking the lead where appropriate.

To participate and be actively involved in multidisciplinary research studies of relevance to the care of patients with CF.

To assist in introducing and applying research findings along with members of the CF team to enhance the care of adolescents/adults with CF.

FURTHER DUTIES

• To work within the CF team to manage caseload guided by best practice, trust policies, guidelines, and support from colleagues.

• To act as a role model and clinical expert when liaising with the local primary healthcare teams, teachers, employers and other relevant adult community health professionals in order to promote a better and on-going understanding of each adolescents/adults condition and associated symptoms and treatment regimes to promote effective continuity of care.

• To be actively involved with conferences and meetings, developing presenting skills in the national and international setting.

• To represent the Trust nationally and internationally.

• To network with other CF Clinical Nurse Specialists throughout the UK, joining appropriate organisations to collaborate, share and benchmark practices and initiatives.

• To participate in the presentation and publication of relevant research and best practice initiatives.

• To obtain and evaluate information to facilitate best practice for adolescents/adults with cystic fibrosis and their families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1st level registration with NMC

Desirable

• Degree level education or working towards equivalent

Qualifications

Essential

• Post registration qualification (recognised by NMC)

Desirable

• Completed the 'Managing the Care of Children and Adults with Cystic Fibrosis' course

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

Essential

• Experience of care of people with Cystic Fibrosis at Band 6 or similar clinical environment
• Post registration experience in respiratory medicine
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Managerial, organisational and leadership skills
• Teaching and assessing skills
• Able to work independently, prioritise workload and manage own time
• IT skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office and using an electronic patient record system
• Evidence of professional development

Desirable

• Experience in Research and Audit
• Ability to manage change
• Counselling skills

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

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Brompton Hospital, Fulham Road Wing

Fulham Road

London

SW3 6LL

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)