Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Pleural Service team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care for patients with pleural diseases, engage in educational initiatives, and contribute to service development. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced consultants and be part of a dynamic respiratory team committed to excellence in patient care and research. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a meaningful impact, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-registration experience in pleural disease.
• Ability to practice autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led clinics under supervision of pleural consultants.
• Provide education and support to patients and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience in pleural disease

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Education and training

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Pleural Service.

The role involves working with the pleural team to deliver safe and effective care for patients with pleural diseases. The service operates for inpatients, outpatients, and day cases.

The Post Holder Will:

1. Deliver nurse-led clinics under the supervision of a pleural consultant.
2. Provide education, support, and training to medical staff, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals throughout the trust and in a community setting.
3. Provide education, support, and training for patients, family members, and carers.
4. Assist the pleural team with pleural interventions.
5. Develop competency in pleural intervention and disease management, assessed via a competency framework within an agreed timeframe.
6. Handle administration, organisation, and triage of pleural work, working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
7. Participate in local and national audits related to pleural disease.
8. Contribute to pleural research and service development within the respiratory service.
9. Practice autonomously and be self-directed.

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate will have experience in pleural disease in ward, community, or outpatient settings, with at least two years post-registration experience. They should be able to practice autonomously, operate efficiently as part of a team, demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop, and have a passion for education. There will be opportunities to contribute to service development.

Team and Support:

The postholder will work closely with the lead Pleural Consultants and be supported by the Lead Respiratory Nurse Specialist. They will also be part of the wider Respiratory team at UCLH.

About UCLH:

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is among the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population with a focus on high-quality patient care, education, and research. We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are committed to sustainability, aiming to become a carbon net zero health service by 2031 (direct emissions) and 2040 (indirect emissions).

Contact:

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Louise Beitverda
Job title: Lead Respiratory Nurse
Email: [e-mail]