Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Pleural Service.
The role will involve working with the pleural team to deliver safe and effective care for patients with pleural diseases. The service operates for inpatients, outpatients and also day cases.
The pos tholder will:
Deliver nurse led clinics under the supervision of a pleural consultant
Provide education, support and training to medical staff, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals throughout the trust and in a community setting
Provide education, support and training for patients, family members and carers
Assist pleural team with pleural interventions
Develop competency in pleural intervention and pleural disease management. This will be assessed by completing a competency framework within an agreed timeframe
Administration, organisation and triage of pleural work - working closely with the multidisciplinary team
Participate in local and national audits relating to pleural disease
Contribute to pleural research
Contribute to service development within the respiratory service
Practice autonomously and be self-directed
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have some experience in pleural disease, either in a ward, community or out-patient setting. They will have at least two years post registration experience. They must be able to practice autonomously and be self-directed, but also be able to operate efficiently as part of a team. They will demonstrate an eagerness to learn and develop and have a passion for education. They will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the service.
The postholder will work closely with the lead Pleural Consultants. They will be supported by the Lead Respiratory Nurse Specialist. They will also be part of the wider Respiratory team at UCLH
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Completed/completing Master's Degree or modules at MSc level
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in same specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent in looking after patients with chest drains and troubleshooting complications that may arise
Desirable
- Competent in taking arterial and capillary blood gasses
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Desirable
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Completed/completing Master's Degree or modules at MSc level
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in same specialty
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Competent in looking after patients with chest drains and troubleshooting complications that may arise
Desirable
- Competent in taking arterial and capillary blood gasses
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
Desirable
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
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.
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).
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.
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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
