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Job overview
Are you looking for a new dynamic and different nursing challenge caring for children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced respiratory nurse to join our current dynamic CF Multi-Disciplinary Team. We are looking for a respiratory children’s nurse with vision and enthusiasm to contribute to the continued quality and the developmental success of our service. It is an opportunity to work within a specialist team who are part of an international and national network of CF teams sharing information, knowledge and research to improve the lives of CF patients.
The 0.6 WTE role will allow you to develop clinical expertise in managing the chronic health needs of CF patients as well as the complex psychosocial support a family requires.
Main duties of the job
Good clinical assessment skills are required to support your decision making and escalation of care as well as an ability to teach families. We will support your development with a tailored educational pathway.
This post will contribute on the coordination and management of the transition to adult healthcare pathway for children and young people with CF from the age of 12yrs, and provide clinical care, respiratory assessment, education, and psychosocial support in the outreach setting visiting CF patients at home, school and in their local hospitals.
They will work alongside other CF CNS' within the team to manage the caseload for approx 200 children and young people with CF in the inpatient and outpatient clinic setting at GOSH, manage care over email/telephone, attend & be an active participant in CF multidisciplinary clinical and psychosocial meetings, participate in quality improvement projects, service evaluation and support ward staff to provide CF evidence based practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant clinical skills & Expert specialist skills and abilities for the post
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Able to motivate and work within a multi-professional team
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Negotiating and conflict resolution skills
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate and Administering medication under patient group directives or supplementary prescribing as appropriate
- Computer literate (word, ExCel, PowerPoint presentation)
- A flexible approach to work and be flexible with hours
- Current driving licence
Desirable
- Interviewing skills
- Appraisal skills
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills, as appropriate
- A working knowledge of EPIC (patient electronic records system)
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing and healthcare, e.g. Laming Report, Francis report, CNO’s vision for Compassion In practice
- Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Child protection procedures
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Good attendance record
- Evidence of fulfilling PREP
Desirable
- Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Experience of working as a CNS or within a CF service
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Desirable
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC register i.e Children’s registered
- Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of a relevant honours degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
- Possession of a relevant Masters degree or in the process of completing
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cystic Fibrosis) with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 pro rata per annum inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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