Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner
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Job summary
A sensational opportunity has arisen to join the well-established, innovative, and dynamic Respiratory Services. We are expanding our successful teams to provide Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward and have secured new funding to increase our team with the following post available:
An enthusiastic and knowledgeable B6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner who is committed to delivering and ensuring others deliver excellent, evidence based respiratory care. You will be part of a team of nurses, physiotherapists, nursing associates, associate practitioners, physio technicians and administrative support to deliver care for people with respiratory illness in the place of choice. A special interest and knowledge in COPD would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide specialist respiratory intervention, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team in assessment and development of a holistic management plan. You will be expected to perform assessment of respiratory patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, developing and delivering an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme based on this. You will understand the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions and be aware of local and national guidelines for COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma and Oxygen.
We are looking for the best clinicians to join us in this demanding but enjoyable role which will provide a wide variety of experience and skills enhancing your professional portfolio. With dedicated support for your professional development in two organisations that received 'good' and 'outstanding' on their recent CQC inspections there is every reason to join our expanding teams! We offer a comprehensive induction programme and actively support ongoing learning.
The role is a predominantly Monday - Friday with the hours being 9-5, although there is a longer-term plan to provide a 7 day service.
The role is available in Frimley Health; based in Windsor covering all areas in East Berkshire with inpatient care being at Wexham Park Hospital.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
02 December 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,205 to £47,084 a year Per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
151-KMU127
Job locations
King Edward VII Hospital
St Leonards Road
Windsor
SL4 3DP
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King Edward VII Hospital
St Leonards Road
Windsor
SL4 3DP
Employer's website
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