Job Summary
Exciting opportunities for Clinical Nurse Specialists have arisen within the Breast Reconstruction Service. The service is provided across QEHB, Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals according to service need. We are seeking a nurse with post‑registration experience in relevant specialities, including wound care, capable of supporting plastics consultants and patients across multiple sites in the Trust. The successful candidate is reliable, works well in a team, demonstrates empathy and excellent interpersonal skills, and brings a flexible and positive approach to working. The role requires working independently with the wider multidisciplinary team and managing stressful situations effectively. One full‑time (37.5 hours) permanent post and one part‑time (18.75 hours) 12‑month fixed‑term post are available.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
- Implementation of care for patients undergoing breast reconstruction in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Expert wound care.
- Provide expertise, support, advice and education to health care professionals, patients and carers; act as a role model.
- Assist consultant plastic surgeons at various locations.
- Improve and maintain knowledge, competence and skill levels whilst ensuring high quality, holistic, patient‑centred care.
- Liaise and collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide support and teaching as required.
- Provide psychological support and information associated with altered body image.
- Assist with planning and implementation of nurse‑led clinics.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Portfolio of certified / accredited post‑registration professional development.
Desirable
- Health Assessment post‑graduate qualification or willingness to work towards one.
Experience
Essential
- Post‑registration experience with evidence of knowledge and development for the associated area of specialist practice.
- In‑depth knowledge of specialist procedures required for the role, with willingness to undertake further training or education to achieve agreed competence.
- Knowledge of standards and policies associated with the role.
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary and cross‑agency environment.
- Demonstrable understanding of national / NHSE diagnostic/therapeutic expectations and strategy around endoscopy services, and ability to relate this to the role.
- Demonstrable understanding of clinical governance and patient safety processes, and ability to apply this to personal/professional accountability.
Additional Criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow complex instructions consistently in relation to the delivery of endoscopy practice.
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in approach to colleagues and patients.
- Effective people skills and high degree of self‑awareness and self‑regulation.
- Capability to understand, interpret and critically analyse information, data and develop skills in reporting of video capsule images.
- Ability to recognise limits of own competence and seek advice or support, escalating concerns when required.
- Ability to apply evaluative and reflective techniques to personal practice and events.
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload in response to service need.
- Ability to explain requirements to balance clinical caseload with skill development.
- Ability to work towards autonomous enhanced practice through exposure and supervised practice to a preset level of clinical competence.
- Capacity to contribute to service development and support teamwork.
- Cheerful outlook toward supporting organisational and service changes, learning and continuous quality improvement.
About the Employer
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We develop compassionate and culturally competent leaders, are values driven in all that we do and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities or health conditions.
Additional Information
- This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Applicants seeking skilled worker sponsorship will be considered.
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
- Reference number: 304-1100503.
Pay, Contract and Working Pattern
- Pay scheme: Agenda for Change.
- Band: 6.
- Salary: £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per annum.
- Contract: Permanent.
- Working pattern: Part‑time, Full‑time, Flexible working.
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