Clinical Nurse Specialist - Post COVID Syndrome

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in York is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to support patients with Post COVID Syndrome. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to help patients navigate their recovery journey. The ideal candidate will have experience in a relevant specialty, excellent communication skills, and a degree-level qualification. This role offers opportunities for development and the chance to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent, including within a relevant specialty.
• Understanding of the local and national NHS agenda regarding Post COVID Syndrome.
• Understanding of research based practice.

Responsibilities

• Triage, provide initial assessment and review patients through their Post COVID journey.
• Devise a plan of care for the patient within the MDT.
• Support Group Education/Self-management sessions as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Team player

Stress management

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree Level Qualification or equivalent

Recognized teaching/assessing qualification

Non-medical Prescriber

Job description

Overview

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Post COVID Syndrome

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Long COVID is an invisible condition with patients feeling ignored and not believed by friends, family and employers. Could you help support our patients through their journey to recovery?

This is a unique opportunity to join a truly Multidisciplinary Team supporting patients with Post COVID Syndrome/ Long COVID. As a new condition, treatment strategies are continually evolving and our service model adapts accordingly, giving the post-holder the potential to develop advanced, holistic assessment skills.

We have a diverse and challenging group of patients with complex, multiple needs who require an personalized, empathetic approach and a Can Do attitude.

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work with the Clinical Co-Ordinator to triage, provide Initial Assessment and Review patients through their Post COVID journey. Working with our dedicated Occupational Therapists, Specialist Physiotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Talking Therapies and Consultant, they will devise a plan of care for the patient within the MDT, advising the patient on self-management strategies to enhance their recovery.

They will support the Group Education/Self-management sessions, run by the team, as required, and will be expected to take an active part in the MDT process. An openness to the use of digital technology in patient care is essential.

Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.

About us

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.

The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting, inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse
• Degree Level Qualification or equivalent
• Recognized teaching/assessing qualification
• Non-medical Prescriber

Experience and Knowledge required

• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent, including within a relevant specialty
• Understanding of the local and national NHS agenda regarding Post COVID Syndrome
• Understanding of research based practice
• Audit and Standard Setting
• Experience of working in an MDT

Skills and Attributes

• Able to organize and prioritize own workload
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Team player
• Managing stress and conflict

Values and Behaviors

• We are Kind
• We are Open
• We persue Excellence

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust