Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Chemical Pathology

The closing date is 2nd Apr 2023

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we know that we need incredible staff to do this.

Pathology is in the position to recruit a full time (37.5 hours) Band 6 CNS to support its Chemical Pathology service. The successful candidate will be predominantly based at Heartlands Hospital working alongside the Chemical Pathology Consultant and a team of medical secretaries.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic nurse with excellent communication skills to supplement our team. You will need an in-depth clinical knowledge, which should be supported by recent experience/qualifications and the ability to work autonomously within a supportive multidisciplinary team is essential.

With any role within UHB, each post comes with the support of our team and managers. This is extended by support from our School of Nursing, AHPs and Midwifery. The School offers exciting opportunities for career growth and development, and our focus is on providing a supportive environment as part of your continuing professional development. We want you to feel a sense of belonging, community, commitment and support.

If you like what you hear about the incredible work University Hospitals Birmingham does, please contact by email on division1recruitment@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties, tasks & skills required

The chosen candidate should be able to assess, plan and implement treatment plans for patients under the care of the Lipid clinics. Plan and implement to the organisation and delivery of specialist training to other health care professionals, carers in all aspects of lipid management. To have the ability to work autonomously in the provision of a specialist, evidence based and high quality service for our patients.

To act in a defined area of lipid management with Inclisiran and PCSK9 treatments. Support in running Inclisiran injection clinics and training patients to administer PCKS9 themselves. Lead on a specific aspect of a research and development projects.

Training will be offered on the job in order to build skills in assessment and implementation.

What's in it for you?

*Employed in one the largest NHS Trust

*A comprehensive induction, on-going training, and professional development

*To be part of team where you are valued, and where your opinion and ideas make a difference to people's lives.

*Public sector pension

*Access to onsite Temporary employment bank -- where additional shifts can be selected

*Access to vaccinations such as Covid/ Flu

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

Job description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

*Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6

Experience

Essential

*Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC

*Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice

*Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence

*Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality

*Experience and enthusiasm for teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting

*Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment

*Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact: 

Daniel OReilly 

Daniel.OReilly@uhb.nhs.uk 

 

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change 

Band

Band 6 

Salary

£33706.00  to £40588.00 Yearly 

Contract

Permanent 

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working 

Reference number

304-49261PM1 

Job locations

Trustwide 
Mindelsohn Way 
Birmingham 
West Midlands 
B15 2TH 

Attachments

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