# Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/28408c4c-12a2-4dea-a2a8-766fd2e315a9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist/28408c4c-12a2-4dea-a2a8-766fd2e315a9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (N/A) - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-24T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T07:51:30.241Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8269862 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8269862?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Contract Type: Fixed Term - Short term funding Fixed Term Contract End Date: December 2027 ### Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 6 nurse to join the Wessex Rapid Investigation Service (RIS). RIS is a fully virtual service, covering the Wessex region (Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight), offering a cancer fast-track pathway to patients experiencing non site-specific symptoms which might be explained by an underlying diagnosis of cancer. In conjunction with the senior nursing team and GP colleagues, you will be responsible for triaging referrals, completing a full patient history via the telephone, deciding on most appropriate next steps, and coordinating care as appropriate. You will be responsible for independently presenting your patients at the virtual MDT, and making onward referrals where required. The successful candidate will be given full training to enable a rapid and seamless approach, so that all patients are cared for as effectively and efficiently as possible. You will be well supported in this role. Please note: proficient typing skills are essential, and will be tested at interview. Owing to service demand and a small team you must be able to commit to working on both a Monday and a Friday. The Rapid Investigation Service team are based off-site at Aldermoor Health Centre (half a mile from the main hospital site). You will be provided with a laptop and mobile phone. Once fully trained, there will be the opportunity for flexible working from home at times. The service requires cover from Monday to Friday, and your shift pattern will need to reflect the needs of the service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will practice independently as a core member of the Rapid Investigation Service Team; you will have responsibility for the medical management of a defined patient group under guidance of the Consultant responsible for the care episode You will work clinically to triage referrals and re-direct if a more suitable pathway is indicated. Clerk patients virtually, taking a full systems history and request a CT scan where appropriate. Discuss with the MDT in cases of uncertainty. Present patients at a virtual MDT and contact them with the outcome, making onward referrals as required. You will demonstrate a high level of competence in health assessment and clinical decision-making. You will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. You will practice clinically within agreed care protocols – extended scope of practice for requesting radiology imaging You will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required, to develop and support patient-centred seamless care as part of delivery of this regional service. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who is experienced working as a band 6, and is capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with good clinical skills, outstanding communication skills, and excellent IT skills. You must be proficient at typing, and be able to type and talk to take down a full medical history. We are seeking someone who is caring, motivated and enthusiastic, with demonstrable skills in MDT working. You will need to be comfortable / confident in discussing cancer with patients in a virtual setting We are a forward thinking service made up of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, GP’s, hospital consultants and administrative staff. We encourage the development of our staff, and expect them to keep up to date with current practices, making every contact count. An informal discussion / visit is expected from those wishing to apply, and we look forward to receiving your application. For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. ### 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 ### Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Patients First - Always Improving - Working Together ### Qualifications, knowledge and experience **Essential** - Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register - Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6 - Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience. - Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies - Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice - Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice - Extensive post registration experience within specialist area. - Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service **Desirable** - Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies - Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed - Counselling qualification - Palliative care course - IT training - Change Management, clinical practice development ## Documents - [job description and person spec (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10584792) ## 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.