Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Lead CNS the newly appointment member will

Complete competency assessment duties of patients from the emergency portals, out-patient clinics and the wards. With the support provided it will enable the patient to access the correct pathway to avoid admission and reduce length of stay.

Collate and format requested data.

Support admission portals and inpatient wards with knowledge and understanding of both intravenous and oral antibiotics as per advise from the MDT and advances in Antimicrobial Stewardship.

(AMS)Assess patients progress, review weekly/twice weekly blood monitoring and liaise with the MDT or referring consultant for additional support and advice.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC registration
• 3 years post registration experience
• Degree Level

Desirable criteria

• Health Assessment in Clinical Practice, Independent and Supplementary Nurse/Midwife Prescribing Non-Medical Prescribing

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of leadership education/training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to work autonomously and be accountable for own actions
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Acts to support and enable effective teamwork

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in OPAT or medicine

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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