• Job Description

  Req#: C9188-26-0186?language=en&page=71&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen within Southampton Children's Hospital's, Children's Respiratory Team for a dedicated registered paediatric nurse with leadership qualities to join our friendly, supportive multidisciplinary team as a Children's Cystic Fibrosis/Respiratory Nurse Specialist. This is a part time role, offering flexibility and can be discussed as part of the interview process.

  Southampton Children's Hospital is a tertiary centre for providing specialist services including respiratory, cystic fibrosis (CF), long term ventilation (LTV), sleep and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). We accept referrals from across the Wessex region, Channel Islands and the West Country for some of the specialist services. We are a cohesive multidisciplinary team working closely with other subspecialty teams to ensure the best outcomes for our patients and their families. We maintain close links with Southampton Centre of Biomedical Research leading and participating in exciting research projects locally and in collaboration with national and international groups.

  Main duties of the job

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

  Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

  About us

  University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

  Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

  We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

  At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

  At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 March 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £49,387 to £56,515 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  188-SNM090326

  Job locations

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Working with us will offer fantastic development opportunities, including education, research, training and involvement with quality improvement projects.What you'll do: Work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care to our patients on an inpatient, day case and outpatient basis both locally and regionally. Act as a role model to nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and development of a cohesive nursing team. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients and their families. Offer telephone advice to families and professionals across the region. Deliver parent education for children and families with respiratory conditions. Deliver education to professionals locally and regionally. Support the delivery of nurse led clinics.

  What we're looking for:You should be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with maturity in pressurised situations. You will be expected to show: Sound leadership skills Good planning and organisation skills Support and be able to motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all of our patients and their relatives.Post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment is essential. You will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in workload planning and coordination of care of patients within our caseload.This is a part time role and offers flexibility which can be discussed at interview, the role does require travel to and from clinics and visits therefore ability to travel and a driving licence would be required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Working with us will offer fantastic development opportunities, including education, research, training and involvement with quality improvement projects.What you'll do: Work within the multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent care to our patients on an inpatient, day case and outpatient basis both locally and regionally. Act as a role model to nursing staff, encouraging effective working relationships and development of a cohesive nursing team. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients and their families. Offer telephone advice to families and professionals across the region. Deliver parent education for children and families with respiratory conditions. Deliver education to professionals locally and regionally. Support the delivery of nurse led clinics.

  What we're looking for:You should be motivated, enthusiastic and able to work with maturity in pressurised situations. You will be expected to show: Sound leadership skills Good planning and organisation skills Support and be able to motivate a team to provide safe care of the highest quality to all of our patients and their relatives.Post qualifying experience in a relevant specialty which includes working in an acute paediatric environment is essential. You will be expected to show good co-ordination and leadership skills participating in workload planning and coordination of care of patients within our caseload.This is a part time role and offers flexibility which can be discussed at interview, the role does require travel to and from clinics and visits therefore ability to travel and a driving licence would be required.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications, knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
  • Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
  • Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
  • Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
  • Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
  • Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
  • Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
  • Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
  • Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
  • Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice

  Desirable

  • Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
  • Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
  • Multidisciplinary team working
  • Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
  • Team leadership role
  • Awareness of own leadership skills/style
  • Registered as an independent prescriber
  • Leadership Qualification / training

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patients First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

  Person Specification

  Qualifications, knowledge and experience

  Essential

  • Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
  • Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
  • Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
  • Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
  • Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
  • Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
  • Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
  • Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
  • Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
  • Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice

  Desirable

  • Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
  • Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
  • Multidisciplinary team working
  • Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
  • Team leadership role
  • Awareness of own leadership skills/style
  • Registered as an independent prescriber
  • Leadership Qualification / training

  Trust Values

  Essential

  • Patients First
  • Working Together
  • Always Improving

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Southampton

  Tremona Road

  Southampton

  SO16 6YD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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