Clinical Practitioner Advanced | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6324261/188-NM4760 |
Summary
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.
An exciting, unique opportunity has arisen for an endometriosis clinical nurse specialist (CNS) post, 15 hours per week, to join the endometriosis team at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Trust. The successful candidate will work very closely with the consultant and multi-disciplinary team at the Princess Anne Hospital to further develop the role and service and would be supported by the senior nursing team.
The role of the clinical nurse specialist is a privileged position and a hugely important part of the patient care journey. Patients with endometriosis are often complex, requiring long term support with managing their symptoms and overall support of their holistic needs. The post holder will work in collaboration with professionals to give appropriate specialist advice, support, and education in relation to all aspects of endometriosis and related issues.
We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled individual who is forward thinking. All candidates must be able to provide evidence of a strong commitment to the provision of quality driven, evidence-based practice to enhance the patient experience.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The service works closely with the following services and with the multi-professional team members:
*Princess Anne Outpatient Services – a variety of busy outpatient clinic settings serving a wide range of services including Breast, Gynaecology and Maternity.
*Bramshaw Women’s Unit, Day Surgery Unit, Theatres and Recovery
*Women's ultrasound services
What we’re looking for
• We are looking for a highly experienced person with experience working in a fast-paced acute healthcare setting. You need to have experience in Womens Health, possess a good understanding of the physiopathology of the endometriosis and the impact on the individual, socially, mentally and physically, be able to demonstrate good leadership skills, be familiar with HR processes with evidence of change management, leadership, and innovation. We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, having demonstrable skills in MDT working, teaching and education, plus involvement in research and audit. Non-medical prescriber competence is advantageous.
What you’ll do
• The CNS will develop support hubs and mechanisms to patients, staff, and primary care
• Provide education and improve access to patients
• The CNS will ensure patients and their families receive sound clinical research-based care and have access to the necessary services to manage their condition effectively.
• To work with the consultant lead and CNS team in endometriosis to further develop the service
• To work collaboratively and confidently with external agencies and organisations
• To collaborate with neighbouring endometriosis services to peer review and benchmark service provision and ensure compliance with national standards and best practice.
• The post holder will be an autonomous nurse practitioner supported by the lead consultant for endometriosis and can manage complex clinical situations, providing guidance, supervision and training to peers and junior members of staff.
• The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the management plans for patients on their case load, arranging ongoing follow up care when necessary, alongside supporting new patients to the service, triaging the new referrals and developing the nurse led clinic to bolster the service and ensure our endometriosis service consistently delivers excellent care and is fit for the future
We are a forward-thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team and are committed to delivering the best possible care to our patients. We encourage the development of our staff and expect them to keep up to date with new techniques and promote evidence-based practice. There are opportunities in the department to undertake research, audit, and sub-specialising in areas of interest.
An informal discussion is fully recommended and expected for those wishing to apply.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Jun 2024