The Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for the Transthyretin Amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) to provide care for patients with TTR, coordinate nurse led clinics, organise delivery and administration of specialist treatments and coordinate research activity forthe national caseload of patients with ATTR-CM.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as an expert in the disease area. Working within the UK's national referral centre, you will provide a nurse led service. This will include coordination of specialised therapeutics and investigations, providing an advisory service throughout the Trust and nationally to patients and healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with this disease.

Main duties of the job

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative Trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A& E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

Person Specification

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Expert specialist skills in TTR 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

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered nurse
• Undergraduate degree
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
• Advanced assessment skills

Desirable

• Masters degree or willingness to work towards
• Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in in TTR amyloidosis and related diseases
• Undertaken nurse led clinics
• Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of managing patients with chronic health conditions
• Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
• Proven evidence of improving the patient experience

Desirable

• Previous experience of research and audit
• Current experience of line management of staff

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

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