Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff
Main area: Cystic Fibrosis Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (worked over 3 weekdays) Job ref: 164-6922545
Site: City campus Town: Nottingham Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 16/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
There is an exciting opportunity to join our experienced, specialist nursing team as a Cystic Fibrosis nurse specialist on the Cystic Fibrosis unit (NUH City campus).
Main duties of the job
The Cystic Fibrosis unit is a specialist unit set up to care for adults with the long-term condition. We accommodate outpatient clinics (virtual and face-to-face) and have a 16-bedded inpatient ward which accepts a mix of patients with CF and other respiratory conditions. On the unit, we coordinate nursing care based on the specific needs of the patients. In outpatients, we set up patients to give IV’s at home, start and monitor targeted new drug therapies, undertake annual reviews, day case treatments, specialist clinics, research trials, and drop-in nurse review appointments.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will work alongside the wider MDT consisting of Doctors, dietitians, physiotherapists, psycho/social team, and nursing staff to provide high-quality, specialist care to our patients. Working in our outpatient department supporting the specialist nursing team with clinics and home IV’s as well as getting involved in the annual assessment process. The successful candidate will be able to prepare patients for clinic by undertaking observations key in CF care and preparing the environment including some general housekeeping.
The successful candidate will be motivated to learn, a good communicator, a role model to others, and willing to teach others.
Person specification
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trust's behavioural standards
* Able to describe the trust's values and behaviours and shows awareness of this
Training and Qualifications
* Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake
Experience
* At least 5 years post registration as a registered Nurse
* Experience working with chronic disease/Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory long-term conditions
Communication and relationship skills
* Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience
* Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and take appropriate action
* Evidence of data collection and analysis
Planning and Organisation skills
* Able to organise own workload
* Evidence of leading local projects
Physical skills
* Able to undertake clinical duties
* Able to manoeuvre patients and equipment
Role Specific
* Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices
* Demonstrates creative and innovative approaches to practice.
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Additional Information
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Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
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Support for Applicants
NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support.
Salary
The quoted salary will be on a pro-rata basis for part-time workers.
Disability Confidence
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of Redundancy
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
ID and Right to Work Checks
NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID.
Consent
* Transfer of Information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts.
* Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required.
For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website.
Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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