Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cystic Fibrosis

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cystic Fibrosis at a leading healthcare provider in London. This role offers the chance to join a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality care for patients with Cystic Fibrosis. You will develop and implement innovative nursing services, enhancing patient care standards while collaborating with various professionals. With a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence, this position promises a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse with intravenous accreditation and specialty qualifications.
• Understanding of multi-organ involvement in cystic fibrosis and clinical care implications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate a seamless CF nursing service to improve patient care.
• Coordinate services for adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Resource Management

Negotiation Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Proficiency with ICT tools

Education

Registered First Level Nurse

Intravenous Accreditation

Mentorship Course

Tools

Electronic Patient Records

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cystic Fibrosis, London

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Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Clinical Nurse Specialist in Cystic Fibrosis. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, forward-thinking adult-trained nurse to join the multidisciplinary Cystic Fibrosis Centre team based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in The City, London.
We provide high-quality care for adolescents and adults living with Cystic Fibrosis. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in CF, you will work closely with our established multidisciplinary team to develop and improve seamless care delivery throughout the patient's lifespan.
Applicants must hold a current 1st level registration with the NMC on part 1 or part 12 of the register. Experience in CF is not mandatory; we welcome applicants from related fields such as respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, intensive care, oncology, diabetes, adolescent medicine, high dependency nursing, etc. Candidates should demonstrate experience with complex issues related to caring for young people and adolescents. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will receive support and opportunities to develop their clinical expertise in all aspects of the CF service across community and secondary care settings through formal and informal training and development. They will be supported to establish a specialized knowledge base covering genetics, pathophysiology, adolescent health, etc.

To develop, implement, and evaluate a seamless CF and non-CF bronchiectasis nursing service aimed at improving patient care standards and facilitating multi-professional collaboration. This will involve clinical practice, management, education, research, and audit within the clinical governance framework.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work alongside senior colleagues and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate services for adolescents and adults with CF.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is among the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider. We are on a journey to become an outstanding organization with a world-class clinical reputation. Having recovered from special measures, we are now focused on continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for innovation, safety, and compassionate care. We aim to deliver harm-free care, timely services, and a supportive workplace aligned with our WeCare values, promoting inclusion and diversity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification are available as attachments, outlining key tasks, qualifications, skills, and experience required. We support flexible working arrangements; interested candidates should discuss options with the recruiting manager.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse with intravenous accreditation and specialty qualifications.
• Understanding of multi-organ involvement in cystic fibrosis and clinical care implications.
• Mentorship course or equivalent.

Experience

• Proven performance in previous roles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, both clinical and managerial.
• Experience with challenging or complex patients.

Knowledge

• Awareness of national standards, guidelines, and service issues relevant to CF.
• Proficiency with email, electronic patient records, and policies.

Skills

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, prioritize workloads, and innovate.
• Strong analytical, resource management, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Effective communication, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency with ICT tools like Word and Excel.