Description
We are seeking a Band 7 Respiratory Practitioner to work with our Respiratory Nursing service in the borough of Waltham Forest.
The Respiratory Nurse Specialist will be responsible for providing and supporting the delivery of evidence-based and clinically effective practice within the community for patients with respiratory disease, particularly Asthma patients.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve quality of life.
- Leading the organisation and management of the service and resources, caseload management, benchmarking, clinical audit, and the provision of respiratory education.
- Contributing to patient and professional education related to the management of respiratory disease in Waltham Forest.
- Providing advice and information for the development of the respiratory service in Waltham Forest.
- Holding a caseload and carrying out home visits or clinics as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Registered clinician on the NMC register with a first Degree or equivalent experience.
- Teaching or mentoring qualification or experience.
- Evidence of ongoing personal/professional development in Respiratory at degree level or above.
- Non-medical Prescriber (or with a commitment to working towards this).
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment with a wide range of individuals at different levels.
- Experience of capillary blood gas sampling and spirometry.
We offer a competitive salary of £49,397 to £56,515 per annum, a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary, and a comprehensive induction programme.