Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse looking to make a significant impact in the lives of adult patients with cystic fibrosis?

We are excited to welcome a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to our team, someone who is passionate about providing exceptional care, advocating for patients, and staying up to date with the latest advancements in cystic fibrosis management.

In addition, this role involves collaboration with our bronchiectasis service, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a new and growing service within specialist medicine.

This post is offered as a 12‑month secondment, providing an excellent opportunity for professional development while making a meaningful difference to patient care.

If you're ready to play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis, we encourage you to apply and join us in this rewarding journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a clinical nurse specialist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day care for people with cystic fibrosis and the provision of specialist nursing advice.

You will practice autonomously as a core member of the multidisciplinary team. You will need to be able to demonstrate high level clinical skills caring for inpatient, outpatient and community-based  patients.

This will include assessment during and on completion of a course of intravenous antibiotics, port flushes, lung function testing and blood tests.

The successful applicant will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to network across organisational and professional boundaries.

You will need to demonstrate flexibility, the ability to adapt to change and the ability to work autonomously within the multidisciplinary team.

You will have a proven track record in acute care and be able to demonstrate effective leadership/managerial skills to enable you to prioritise and deliver agreed objectives within the service.

The service operates from 0900-1700 Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays and the successful candidate would usually be expected to work four days 0800-1800

You will need to have access to a car or the ability to travel for community visits and remote clinics across the Wessex region.

This is a challenging and rewarding role where full support will be given to develop new skills both clinically and professionally.

We strongly recommend an informal discussion when applying for this position.