Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead efforts on blood-borne virus elimination in Swansea Bay. This role involves innovative testing and treatment approaches, requiring a dedicated Nurse capable of working flexibly within multi-disciplinary teams to support vulnerable populations. Opportunities for professional growth are available within a supportive environment focused on improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration is essential.
• Experience in mentorship and multi-professional environments.
• Ability to undertake literature searches and critically appraise research papers.

Responsibilities

• Drive successful BBV testing projects and deliver therapy to those at risk.
• Engage with difficult-to-reach adults and ensure equitable care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maximize healthcare interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Skills

Flexible Working

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Teaching Qualification

Job description

SBUHB has committed to meet the WHO Elimination of HBV and HCV as a public health threat by 2030. Hepatitis C, proportionally the greatest burden of which in Wales is borne by the residents of Swansea Bay, is a very curable infection with treatment at the earliest opportunity indicated to improve standards of liver health and reduce hospital admission. Application of therapy however is complex due to the social determinants of health, such as homelessness, substance dependence, and incarceration the greatest number of those affected are subject to.

Swansea Bay BBV Unit, with its reputation for piloting studies and delivering research, is uniquely placed within Wales to innovate care provision to a diverse range of individuals affected by viral hepatitis including, but not limited to, those in receipt of infected blood products, homeless and vulnerable adults, those in the care of the criminal justice system and subject to poorer health outcomes, and those dependent on drugs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

Central to the projected work of the BBV Elimination action plan is a core team of dynamic clinical nurse specialists who, under the guidance of the specialist senior nursing team will drive successful BBV testing projects and deliver rapid access to curative therapy across Swansea Bay amongst those most at risk of ongoing transmission of infection to halt the further spread of disease across Swansea Bay. The team will apply a wide range of novel testing methods, adapted to suit the individual needs of the patient, and employ strategies to engage hard to reach adults and a broad range of settings, ensuring equity of care amongst those often excluded from traditional healthcare by virtue of homelessness, substance use, or incarceration.

The team will work effectively alongside not only the BBV practitioners but also the wider multidisciplinary team including Integrated Sexual Health, Respiratory, and Homeless Health to maximise the potential of each interaction and deliver resource-efficient and cost-effective screening and an effective pathway to specialist care.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

• Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
• Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
• Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing
• Relevant experience Experience in the relevant specialty
• Experience of working in a multi- professional environment
• Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
• Experience of undertaking audit
• Experience of participating in research
• Experience of participating in practice change

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
• Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
• Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
• Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh

Other Essential Criteria

• Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
• Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner Awareness of current developments within the NHS

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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist; Blood-Borne Virus