Amyloidosis Clinical Nurse Specialist

Amyloidosis Clinical Nurse Specialist – University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a 2‑year Band 7 Amyloidosis Clinical Nurse Specialist position funded by Pfizer. The role focuses on improving equity of access and strengthening clinical services for patients with a diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis and establishing the Trust as a regional centre of excellence.

As a member of the Heart Failure Integrated Service, you will:

• Develop dedicated cardiac amyloid clinics and provide expert advice, information and support to patients and their families.
• Assist local multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) working, develop and deliver education for colleagues, and facilitate access to licensed disease‑modifying therapies.
• Work autonomously with the Heart Failure Consultants and Lead Heart Failure Nurse, managing your own caseload and ensuring care aligns with evidence‑based national guidelines and Trust policies.
• Advocate for and support the Trust’s flexible working arrangements, contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

• Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register
• Level 7 Post‑graduate Certificate (min 60 credits) or a Master’s degree in a relevant speciality, OR equivalent knowledge assessed through evidence of training, experience or portfolio
• Specialist training / qualification in the area of practice
• Evidence of leading learning in practice
• Completion of all Band 6 competencies within the relevant speciality
• Specialist clinical skills and experience within the speciality
• Evidence of change management, leadership and innovation
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within the relevant speciality
• Evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice, providing an excellent learning environment for all
• Evidence of supporting, managing and supervising a range of learning in practice

• Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
• Experience acting as a Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners
• Multidisciplinary team working experience
• Experience of nurse‑led care / clinics in own practice
• Team leadership role experience
• Awareness of own leadership style and skills
• Registered as an independent prescriber
• Leadership qualification / training

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
• Location:
  
  Southampton, England, United Kingdom