Job Summary
Are you an experienced and motivated nurse with a passion for immunology? Join one of the UK's most established and respected Immunology services at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. You will be a Band 7 Immunology Specialist Nurse supporting the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients with immunological conditions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday service (5 days). Core hours: 08:00 – 17:30. No weekend working. Bank holidays off. Option to work compressed hours across 4 days per week. Please note: part-time or flexible working patterns are not available for this role.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
* Deliver specialist care for patients with immunological disorders
* Support diagnostic and treatment pathways
* Provide education and support to patients and families
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team
* Contribute to audit, research, and service development
About Us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports staff to achieve their full potential.
Job Description & Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (field dependent upon role)
* Evidence of post-registration CPD / Post-registration qualification in an appropriate area of specialty or professional knowledge with specialist experience and short courses to degree/masters level equivalent (FHEQ Level 6/7)
* Recognised mentorship course
Desirable Qualifications
* MSc/Masters qualification or working towards
* Advanced health assessment module where applicable
* Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake where applicable
Experience
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
* Significant years post-registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Band 6 or above in a defined specialty, with extensive autonomous practice
* Achievements and ongoing professional development/competence
* Expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to the speciality
* Experience in developing educational programmes, teaching/assessing, and supervising others
* Experience working in a multidisciplinary and cross-agency environment
* Patient service user advocacy experience
* Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care and communicate with patients/families/care staff
* Understanding of NHS policy context related to the specialty
* Understanding/experience of safeguarding principles
* Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Additional Criteria
* Ability to balance clinical caseload and communicate with a wide range of professionals on complex issues
* Autonomous working, prioritisation, supervision and appraisal of junior staff
* Competent in a range of clinical skills relevant to the scope of practice, able to work under pressure
* Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyze information and develop measurable action plans
* Ability to compile reports for internal/external communication
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice and its application to service development
* Flexible, innovative approach to service delivery
* Willingness to work a varied shift pattern where required
* Ability to act on own initiative
Compliance & Other Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
* UK skilled worker sponsorship considerations apply
* Current UK professional registration required
How to Apply & Contact
For information about this vacancy, contact Kaafia Mohamed at kaafia.mohamed@uhb.nhs.uk or 0121 424 0791. See attached Job Description for full details.
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