# Clinical Nurse Specialist Paediatric- NF2 related schwannomatosis > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist-paediatric-nf2-related-schwannomatosis/9a8ade52-c242-46fe-b0d0-c6233cdbc245 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist-paediatric-nf2-related-schwannomatosis/9a8ade52-c242-46fe-b0d0-c6233cdbc245.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Manchester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Monday to Friday service- 22.5 hours over 3 days - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday (8am -4pm) service- Should be available on Wednesdays) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-06T10:21:44.526Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/NF_Genomic_Medicine/NF_Genomic_Medicine-v8173018 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8173018?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Do you have the enthusiasm, interest and energy to be part of delivering excellent care to CYP & families with NF2 related and other Schwannomatosis within Genomic Medicine at St mary's hospital , Manchester? The NF2 team pleased to be able to offer a band 7 Paediatric Specialist Nurse with cross cover to adult services. This post provides an exciting opportunity to join the established nationally commissioned service for NF2 - related Schwannomatosis . This service consists of four clinical / administrative co-ordinating centres (Oxford, Cambridge, Guys and St Thomas's London and Manchester). Manchester is the coordinating center for the North-West region and provides care for paediatric and adults with NF2 You will also need to establish effective working relationships across the organisation and National NF2 Network to continually improve our service delivery, patient experience and provide expert clinical care to complex patients. This post is based in Manchester, but will involve some travelling within the region to visit satellites centres, patients and their carers at home. The team provides support to families Monday-Friday from 08:00 - 7.00 ### Main duties of the job - Work clinically to provide expert care to complex patients with chronic long term needs. - Act as key member of the MDT in planning, co-ordinating and evaluating care,prioritising need and ensure excellent service standards are maintained. - Assess paediatric and adult patients, using advanced history taking and assessment skills in a clinic environment, home visits and on the telephone or by email (many of the patients are deaf). - Participate in service development, policy change and business planning within the NF2 service. - Organise patient information days, support patient groups, and establish and maintain links with relevant charities. - Liaise with local and peripheral oncology teams to co-ordinate specific investigations, clinical reviews, treatment and data collection for patients receiving Bevacizumab treatment - Develop relationships with health care agencies and other NHS trusts across the North West region, referring to and liaising with services appropriately. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. 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Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. 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What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience working in a specialised multidisciplinary team - Previous experience in neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, genomics, community or liaison work, or long-term conditions - Expert knowledge and skills in history taking and clinical examination - Portfolio evidence demonstrating achievements in practice or the specialty - Evidence of effective organisational and planning skills **Desirable** - Evidence of presentations at local, regional or national level - Previous teaching experience - Specialist practitioner or specialist nurse experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - Relevant professional qualification (RGN/RN Adult/HCPC) - Degree or working towards one - Speciality qualification **Desirable** - Genomics qualification - Specialty qualification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Evidence of an excellent clinical record - Ability to work in a highly demanding environment - Evidence of continuing clinical leadership development and significant involvement in change management - Diplomacy and negotiation skills - Imaginative and effective use of resources - Ability to articulate personal development needs - Implementation of audit and research recommendations - Competence in databases, spreadsheets and word processing - Knowledge of how to undertake audits and provide feedback to clinicians - Evidence of audits undertaken and outcomes achieved - Evidence of implementing research-based practice **Desirable** - Further evidence of continuing leadership development - Participation in research projects - Publications in peerreviewed journals - Contribution to academic programmes - Completion of a course or module in research methods ## Documents - [nf2 ps (pdf, 224.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10513424) - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475430) - [nf2 clinical nurse specialist (pdf, 296.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10513423) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## 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.