Clinical Nurse Specialists
Code: 29-1141.04
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£97,550
Range: £68,940 - £137,470
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
APN (Advanced Practice Nurse)
Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS-BC)
CNS (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Critical Care CNS (Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Emergency Clinical Nurse Specialist (Emergency CNS)
ICU CNS (Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist (Neuroscience CNS)
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric CNS)
Psychiatric Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric Adult CNS)
Trauma ICU CNS (Trauma Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse Specialist)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Provide specialized direct and indirect care to inpatients and outpatients within a designated specialty, such as obstetrics, neurology, oncology, or neonatal care.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in nursing.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
eClinicalWorks EHR software
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
talking to others
figuring out how to use new ideas or things
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
looking for ways to help people
understanding people's reactions
Health
medicine and dentistry
therapy and counseling
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
psychology
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Initiative
Sincerity
Optimism
Leadership Orientation
Adaptability
Perseverance
Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Nurse Specialists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Clinical Nurse Specialists is £97,550. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £68,940, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £137,470 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Clinical Nurse Specialists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Clinical Nurse Specialists include: eClinicalWorks EHR software, GE Healthcare Centricity EMR, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£68,940
Median Annual (Average):
£97,550
90th Percentile (Senior):
£137,470
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