Job summary
The Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist will contribute to the care of a patient group by leading on defined aspects of care.
The Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist should be educated to first degree level in a health related subject and should be undertaking appropriate post registration education and development within their area of specialist practice.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Band 5 Staff Nurse in EPAG includes the following supervised activities:
Receiving referrals to a caseload
Providing assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of specialist care within defined guidelines and protocols
Referring to other disciplines and agencies
Ordering and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
Providing advice and guidance to nurse/midwife and other disciplines
Participating in the provision of training and education to own and other professions
Monitoring standards
Participating in audit and research activity
Disseminating good practice
Ensuring effective communication between all service providers across the care pathway
Please note: this role will require weekend shifts, bank holiday cover and cover/ work cross-site.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
To receive, triage and mange referrals independently.
To chase, interpret and manage blood test results, histology results and other.
To manage outpatient caseloads independently.
To independently manage the telephone clinic and telephone protected lunch hours.
To participate on counselling, discussion of options and management of cases.
To assist/ participate on procedures.
To assist with emergency admissions and urgent cases.
To independently run the clinic/ lead by managing the capacity on daily basis, escalating concerns and leasing with consultants.
To participate/ conduct audits.
To teach/ supports other colleagues learning pathways.
To work flexibly as per rota supporting clinic cover on weekends, bank holidays and cross-site cover when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
To receive, triage and mange referrals independently.
To chase, interpret and manage blood test results, histology results and other.
To manage outpatient caseloads independently.
To independently manage the telephone clinic and telephone protected lunch hours.
To participate on counselling, discussion of options and management of cases.
To assist/ participate on procedures.
To assist with emergency admissions and urgent cases.
To independently run the clinic/ lead by managing the capacity on daily basis, escalating concerns and leasing with consultants.
To participate/ conduct audits.
To teach/ supports other colleagues learning pathways.
To work flexibly as per rota supporting clinic cover on weekends, bank holidays and cross-site cover when necessary.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in nurse/midwifery or health related field
Desirable
- Undertaking appropriate post registration education and development within area of specialist practice
- Recognized teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months post-qualification experience of working in inpatients or outpatients relevant to the specialism
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
- Recent experience of data collection and audit
- Experience of nurse/midwife led clinics
- Clinical supervision experience
Skills and Knoledge
Essential
- Competent in phlebotomy and cannulation
- Ability to administer prescribed medication
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist care
- Ability to recognise the contribution of members of the MDT
- Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
Desirable
- Management / organizational / prioritization skills
- Computer literate: able to use word, excel, and manage databases
Personal qualities
Essential
- Kind and respectful to patients, families, and staff
- Self-motivated and able to influence / empower others to deliver safe, patient-focussed care in specialist practice
- Act as a role model to others
Desirable
- Innovative and flexible working practices
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
- Relevant Degree or equivalent experience in nurse/midwifery or health related field
Desirable
- Undertaking appropriate post registration education and development within area of specialist practice
- Recognized teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months post-qualification experience of working in inpatients or outpatients relevant to the specialism
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of formal and informal teaching
- Recent experience of data collection and audit
- Experience of nurse/midwife led clinics
- Clinical supervision experience
Skills and Knoledge
Essential
- Competent in phlebotomy and cannulation
- Ability to administer prescribed medication
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of specialist care
- Ability to recognise the contribution of members of the MDT
- Awareness of current NHS issues and appreciation of the issues surrounding governance and quality initiatives
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
Desirable
- Management / organizational / prioritization skills
- Computer literate: able to use word, excel, and manage databases
Personal qualities
Essential
- Kind and respectful to patients, families, and staff
- Self-motivated and able to influence / empower others to deliver safe, patient-focussed care in specialist practice
- Act as a role model to others
Desirable
- Innovative and flexible working practices
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).