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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Respiratory

On-site in Cambridge·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 a year
About £3,260 - £3,610 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

RSCN/ RN Child
First Degree (or equivalent level) in nursing or health-related subject
Teaching and Assessing qualification
Evidence of on-going CPD
Working with acute and chronically ill children and young people
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching colleagues / students and involvement in mentorship
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Children Act
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the National Service Framework
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Every Child Matters
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the Working together to Safeguard Children
Demonstrate an understanding of the implications of the NHS Plan
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Skills of diplomacy and negotiation
Well-developed organisational and planning ability, able to prioritise and delegate
Maintain a flexible attitude to change
Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and build good relationships
Computer literate
Ability to manage performance of staff, change management and conflict
The ability to understand and behave at all time towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust vales of safe, kind and excellent
Ability to get on with a wide range of people at all levels within the organisation and external agencies
Committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
Able to motivate others
To work flexibly as the role demands
Able to travel between sites as required by job role

Nice to have

Post-graduate Diploma/ Degree/Masters
Counselling qualification
Non-medical prescriber
Advanced communication skills
PICU/NICU experience
Experience in caring for children with respiratory conditions, and their families
Evidence of publications in nursing journals
Experience in developing care pathways and patient information
Experience of managing a caseload
Experience of managing conflict
Community experience
NHS experience
Autonomous Practitioner
Experience of audit and research

The role

We are recruiting for an experienced children's nurse with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with respiratory conditions, specialising in Long Term Ventilation. We are seeking an innovative, and highly motivated Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead and develop high-quality long term ventilation care across both local and regional services.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multidisciplinary respiratory team, providing expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing care. You will play a pivotal role in delivering evidence-based care, reducing health inequalities, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the safe discharge and ongoing outpatient care of children and young people utilising Long Term ventilation.

As a Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will: Provide expert assessment, management, and follow-up care across inpatient and outpatient settings; Deliver education to children, young people, families, schools, and healthcare professionals; work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, primary care, community services, schools, and regional respiratory networks to ensure seamless, patient-centred care; Support service development through audit, research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

You will be a registered Childrens Nurse with: significant post-registration experience in respiratory nursing care; Have advanced knowledge of long term ventilation management.

What you'll do

The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care
Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students
Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care
Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area

Applicant requirements

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.

About Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Industry: Health and social care

In their own words

About the company & team

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

Our values and reputation for outstanding care
Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
Career and development opportunities
Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
Research experience and opportunities
Lovely location and quality of life
Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)