# Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Patient At Risk & Resus Team > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-clinical-nurse-specialist-patient-at-risk-and-resus-team/c8dc66a1-8b39-4a7d-acf2-9f7ab95812ef - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-clinical-nurse-specialist-patient-at-risk-and-resus-team/c8dc66a1-8b39-4a7d-acf2-9f7ab95812ef.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (FTC end date 16/09/2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes nights and weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T14:52:25.342Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Hampstead/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Critical_Care_Outreach_Resuscitation_Deteriorating_Patient/Critical_Care_Outreach_Resuscitation_Deteriorating_Patient-v8006400 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8006400?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The Patient at Risk & Resuscitation Team (PARRT) operates twenty four hours a day seven days a week and has three main clinical functions. The first is to provide a patient at risk service, where an early warning system prompts referral following patient deterioration. PARRT members then review the patient. The second is to follow up all patients following discharge from critical care to the wards, with focus on complex rehabilitation needs. This includes being clinical lead for therapies such as CPAP and tracheostomy care in non-critical care settings. The third is to respond to all emergency calls, such as trauma calls and 2222 medical emergency calls. The primary aim of the PARRT is to provide timely intervention in order to prevent a patients’ condition deteriorating, and to respond proactively where such deterioration is evident. It is recommended to contact Nichola Demery Lead Nurse for PARRT for an informal visit or teams call pre applying. ### Main duties of the job To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries. To undertake nurse led clinical care and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics.  To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and  which enhance the quality of patient care.  To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. To contribute to training and education within specialist area. To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities. To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust ## Job Details The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The Patient at Risk & Resuscitation Team (PARRT) operates twenty four hours a day seven days a week and has three main clinical functions. The first is to provide a patient at risk service, where an early warning system prompts referral following patient deterioration. PARRT members then review the patient. The second is to follow up all patients following discharge from critical care to the wards, with focus on complex rehabilitation needs. This includes being clinical lead for therapies such as CPAP and tracheostomy care in non-critical care settings. The third is to respond to all emergency calls, such as trauma calls and 2222 medical emergency calls. The primary aim of the PARRT is to provide timely intervention in order to prevent a patients’ condition deteriorating, and to respond proactively where such deterioration is evident. It is recommended to contact Nichola Demery Lead Nurse for PARRT for an informal visit or teams call pre applying. ## Job Description To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries. To undertake nurse led clinical care and to be responsible for excellent standards of nursing care to patients through the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led clinics. To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care. To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients. To contribute to training and education within specialist area. To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through reviewing the evidence base and embedding this in practice through engagement in research activities. To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner. ## Responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial post-registration experience in area of speciality - Previous experience of research and audit - Evidence of teaching junior members of staff - Proven evidence of improving the patient experience **Desirable** - Undertaken nurse led clinics - Current experience of line management of staff ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - Expert specialist skills for the post - Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty - Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence - Skilled in use of computer/keyboard - Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines - Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance - Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams - Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management - Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met - Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills ### Royal Free World Class Values **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values ### Personal Qualities & Attributes **Essential** - Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach - Evidence of proven, on-going professional development - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues - Diplomatic and calm - To be flexible and approachable ### Education & professional Qualifications **Essential** - Registered nurse - Undergraduate degree - Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification - Post registration qualification relevant to specialty - Advanced assessment skills **Desirable** - Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake - Masters degree or working towards ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 338.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10291775) - [person specification (pdf, 82.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10291776) - [functional requirements (pdf, 110.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10291777) - [nursing and midwifery - benefits, about rfl, values and governing objectives (pdf, 388.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2755) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.