About this role
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
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.
This post is offered as a 12-month secondment, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development while making a meaningful difference to patient care.
If you're ready to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis, we encourage you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.
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
As a clinical nurse specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care for people with cystic fibrosis 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-basedpatients.
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.
The service operates from 0900-1700 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays and the successful candidate would usually be expected to work four days 0800-1800
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.
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 or equivalent experience. 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
Desirable
Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies Counselling qualification Palliative care course IT training
Trust Values and Behaviours 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.
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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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address SME Cystic Fibrosis
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)