Job summary 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. About us 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. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 164-6922545 Job locations City campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Job description Job 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 IVs 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. Job description Job 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 IVs 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 Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trusts behavioural standards Desirable Able to describe the trusts values and behaviours and shows awareness of this Training and Qualifications Essential Current UK NMC registration for adult nursing Desirable Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake Experience Essential At least 5 years post registration as a registered Nurse Desirable Experience working with chronic disease/Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory long term conditions Communcation and relationship skills Essential Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience Desirable Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and take appropriate action Desirable Evidence of data collection and analysis Planning and Organisation skills Essential Able to organise own workload Desirable Evidence of leading local projects Physical skills Essential Able to undertake clinical duties Desirable Able to manoeuvre patients and equipment Role Specific Essential Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices Desirable Demonstrates creative and innovative approaches to practice. Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the trusts behavioural standards Desirable Able to describe the trusts values and behaviours and shows awareness of this Training and Qualifications Essential Current UK NMC registration for adult nursing Desirable Non-medical prescribing or willing to undertake Experience Essential At least 5 years post registration as a registered Nurse Desirable Experience working with chronic disease/Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory long term conditions Communcation and relationship skills Essential Able to present and receive relevant clinical information to a multi-professional audience Desirable Evidence of negotiation and influencing skills Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to independently assess and interpret signs and symptoms and take appropriate action Desirable Evidence of data collection and analysis Planning and Organisation skills Essential Able to organise own workload Desirable Evidence of leading local projects Physical skills Essential Able to undertake clinical duties Desirable Able to manoeuvre patients and equipment Role Specific Essential Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns and practices Desirable Demonstrates creative and innovative approaches to practice. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address City campus Hucknall Road Nottingham NG5 1PB Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)