Clinical Nurse Specialist Immunology
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
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Job overview
The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust Immunology department are seeking an expert practitioner to join our department.
The successful post-holder will have expertise in immunology and will work in partnership with the clinical team, to develop, and expand the services we offer. This role is vital in establishing and delivering the highest standards of clinical care and supporting efficiency to drive improvements in health outcomes in immunology.
Working within a highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to develop your own skills already present, and to also learn new ones whilst promoting the trust values and excellent holistic patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients referred for specialist intervention, care, and support:
- To provide professional and clinical leadership in the care of patients within the specialty of Clinical Immunology.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team, having excellent communication skills.
- To deliver evidence-based, personalised, and compassionate care that places quality at the heart of your specialist practice and care.
- To be responsive to individual needs and reflect the current local protocols and national guidelines.
- Work autonomously to provide an expert level of care by managing patients on immunoglobulin therapy in hospital and on home therapy.
- Manage a caseload of patients within the specialty to meet patient and service need.
- Empower patients to manage their condition, using risk stratification techniques to identify education and health promotion strategies.
- Advice and counsel on the complex disease and symptom management for patients within the specialty in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Lead and manage transition and specialist immunology MDT clinics.
- Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the service and your role to demonstrate expertise and development.
- Engage with and support the research and audit functions of the service to continuously identify and deliver improvement.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
- Advanced assessment skills or working towards
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty or closely related specialty
- Previous experience of research and audit Undertaken nurse led clinics
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
- Undertaken nurse led clinics
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Covid-19 Vaccination
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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