About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with usJob Title: Specialist Nurse/AHPContract Type: PermanentPlease be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse/ AHP to join the adult home ventilation team covering the Wessex region at university hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a regional specialist tertiary service that provides and coordinate complex long term and tracheostomy ventilation invasive, non -invasive ventilation and airway clearance treatment for patients requiring support with their breathing for a variety of conditions.
We are committed to working holistically with patients, their families and carers throughout their treatment pathway to provide an individualised quality service.
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.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Specialist clinician: Provide expert clinical assessment, care planning and management for patients needing complex coordinated ventilatory support in their home
- Caseload management and care coordination: Autonomously manage a caseload of patient, acting as a key worker and coordinating complex care across the patient pathway, including liaison with Domicillary and other care providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Patients Review: Undertaking clinical review of patients in the inpatient, outpatient and community settings across the Wessex region
- Patient advocacy and support: Provide specialist information, education and psychosocial support to patients and their families, promoting shared decision-making, self-management and personalised care.
- Clinical leadership: Act as an expert resource for the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice, guidance and supervision to colleagues and supporting the safe and effective delivery of patient care.
- Service development and improvement: Lead and contribute to clinician -led initiatives, pathway development, clinical guidelines and service improvements to enhance patient experience, safety and clinical outcomes.
- Education and professional development: Support the education, training and development of multidisciplinary colleagues patients, families and care providers, sharing specialist knowledge and promoting evidence-based practice.
- Clinical governance and research: Participate in audit, research, quality improvement and service evaluation, contributing to the development and implementation of evidence-based standards of care.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 12-month experience within a relevant specialist area, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will work as an autonomous specialist practitioner within the multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care, advice and support to patients undergoing home ventilation support and ongoing monitoring throughout their treatment pathway.
The role involves managing a defined caseload of patients with complex clinical and psychosocial needs, coordinating care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings and acting as a professional advocate for patients and their families.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate clinical leadership, contribute to the development of clinician -led services and support education, research, clinical governance and continuous service improvement.
We work flexible over 7 days including on calls and twilights, on calls (AHP) Our core hours are 8-4pm Mon to Fri We encourage you to come and have an informal chat to discuss the role and shift patterns.
Just pop to our office or email to arrange a time to chat on [email protected] or [email protected]. We are in room CD156 which is located on the south academic link corridor on D level.
Interviews are planned for the 8th of December 2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Desirable
- Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
- Counselling qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 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
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
Desirable
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- 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
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.
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
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)