Description
We are seeking a Respiratory Nurse Specialist to provide specialist respiratory assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
The post-holder will work as part of the multi-professional team in the provision of out-patient nurse-led clinics for respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, and oxygen assessment. They will also provide inpatient review of asthma/COPD in-patients, support the development of seamless patient pathways, and assess patients for long-term and ambulatory oxygen.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the strategic development of the respiratory service, providing leadership in clinical practice, and ensuring effective learning experiences for students. They will also be required to actively disseminate best practice through teaching, publication, and conference presentations, and participate in nursing research and national working parties.
The key components of the role include expert clinical practice, education, research and audit, and leadership and management.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide a high-quality service to all respiratory patients within St George's Hospital
- Work as part of the multi-professional team in the provision of out-patient nurse-led clinics for respiratory conditions
- Provide inpatient review of asthma/COPD in-patients
- Support the development of seamless patient pathways
- Assess patients for long-term and ambulatory oxygen
- Provide on-going support for patients requiring domiciliary Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
- Support the asthma service and work alongside the severe Asthma MDT to provide care for patients with severe asthma
Person Specification:
- Essential qualifications: oNMC Level 1 or Registered Nurse, Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health-related subject, Advanced Clinical assessment skills accredited module or willing to undertake
- Desirable qualifications: Leadership Training, Degree (MSc) or willing to undertake, Relevant Post registration course (e.g. respiratory/critical care/NIV), Non-Medical Prescriber, Training in spirometry and FeNo testing, CBG Training with blood gas analysis, Smoking Cessation level 1/2
- Essential experience: Minimum of 3 years' NHS experience relating to acute care or within a respiratory setting, Evidence of NIV competence, Broad range of experience at B5 and B6 level, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of respiratory patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning, Experience of managing junior staff members, Experience of teaching in a clinical setting, Experience of student supervision/clinical education
- Desirable experience: HDU or critical care experience, Experience in caring for patients requiring acute NIV, Experience in initiating and caring for patients requiring domiciliary NIV, Experience of looking after patients with severe/difficult Asthma, Experience of running research and audit programmes, Experience of service development/quality improvement
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum
- Permanent, full-time position