Cystic Fibrosis & Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southampton Children’s Hospital’s, Children’s Respiratory Team for a dedicated registered paediatric nurse with leadership qualities to join our friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team as a Children’s Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory Nurse Specialist. This is a part time role, offering flexibility and can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Southampton Children’s Hospital is a tertiary centre for providing specialist services including respiratory, cystic fibrosis (CF), long term ventilation (LTV), sleep and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). We accept referrals from across the Wessex region, Channel Islands and the West Country for some of the specialist services. We are a cohesive multidisciplinary team working closely with other subspecialty teams to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and their families. We maintain close links with Southampton Centre of Biomedical Research leading and participating in exciting research projects locally and in collaboration with national and international groups.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Working with us will offer fantastic development opportunities, including education, research, training and involvement with quality improvement projects.

What You'll Do

• Work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care to our patients on an inpatient, day case and outpatient basis both locally and regionally.
• Act as a role model to nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and development of a cohesive nursing team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients and their families.
• Offer telephone advice to families and professionals across the region.
• Deliver parent education for children and families with respiratory conditions.
• Deliver education to professionals locally and regionally.
• Support the delivery of nurse led clinic’s.
  
  

What We're Looking For

You should be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with maturity in pressurised situations. You will be expected to show:

• Sound leadership skills
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Support and be able to motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all of our patients and their relatives.
  
  

Post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment is essential. You will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in workload planning and coordination of care of patients within our caseload.

This is a part time role and offers flexibility which can be discussed at interview, the role does require travel to and from clinics and visits therefore ability to travel and a driving licence would be required.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register

Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master’s Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio

Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice

Provide evidence of leading learning in practice

Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality

Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area

Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation

Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality

Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all

Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice

Desirable criteria

• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role
• Awareness of own leadership skills/style
• Registered as an independent prescriber
• Leadership Qualification / training
  
  

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving