Job summary
- Main area
- Post COVID Syndrome
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment opportunity can be considered. There may be the opportunity to extend the hours in the future and for the post to be made permanent.)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (There is the opportunity to work flexibly and from home or remotely for some of the hours)
- Job ref
- 419-7395177-CNS-FH
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Clementhorpe Health Centre
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 24/10/2025
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Post COVID Syndrome
Band 6
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Long COVID is an invisible condition with patients feeling ignored and not believed by friends, family and employers. Could you help support our patients through their journey to recovery?
This is a unique opportunity to join a truly Multidisciplinary Team supporting patients with Post COVID Syndrome/ Long COVID. As a new condition, treatment strategies are continually evolving and our service model adapts accordingly, giving the post-holder the potential to develop advanced, holistic assessment skills.
We have a diverse and challenging group of patients with complex, multiple needs who require an personalized, empathetic approach and a Can Do attitude.
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with the Clinical Co-Ordinator to Triage, provide Initial Assessment and Review patients through their Post COVID journey. Working with our dedicated Occupational Therapists, Specialist Physiotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Talking Therapies and Consultant, they will devise a plan of care for the patient within the MDT, advising the patient on self-management strategies to enhance their recovery.
They will support the Group Education/Self-management sessions, run by the team, as required, and will be expected to take an active part in the MDT process. An openness to the use of digital technology in patient care is essential.
Please note: This post may become Permanent at the end of Fixed Term/Secondment.
Working for our organisation
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital. site. Remote interviews will not be available.
The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting, inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Degree Level Qualification or equivalent
- Recognized teaching/assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical Prescriber
Experience and Knowledge required
Essential criteria
- Experience at Band 5 or equivalent, including within a relevant specialty
- Understanding of the local and national NHS agenda regarding Post COVID Syndrome
- Understanding of research based practice
- Audit and Standard Setting
Desirable criteria
- Service development/change management
- Experience of working in an MDT
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Able to organize and prioritize own workload
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- IT skills - Microsoft (Word,Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), CPD, SystemOne
- Team player
Desirable criteria
- Managing stress and conflict
Values and Behaviors
Essential criteria
- We are Kind
- We are Open
- We persue Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Judith Norell
- Job title
- Post COVID Syndrome Clinical Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 721506
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