Job summary
This job overview is for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist or Allied Health Professional (AHP) specializing in respiratory care.
Role Summary:
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Deliver specialist respiratory patient-centered care.
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Work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Respiratory Consultants, Physiotherapists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, HCAs, and Therapy Support Workers.
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Collaborate with external professionals such as GPs, Urgent Care Teams, Community Nurses, and Palliative Care Specialists.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide specialist respiratory interventions.
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Support the MDT in assessing patients and developing holistic management plans.
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Assess patients with a variety of respiratory conditions, including complex physical and psychological needs.
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Develop and deliver individualized treatment programs.
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Understand and manage multiple lung conditions, such as COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma, and Oxygen therapy.
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Stay aware of local and national guidelines related to these conditions.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates 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. 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 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 Farnham Community Hospital covering North-East Hampshire and Farnham and Surrey Heath.
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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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12 Or HCPC registered
- First degree in nursing/HCPC, or demonstrable experience at this level
- Teaching / assessment programme
Desirable
- Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing/physiotherapy
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/HCPC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
- Awareness of community working and structures
- Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
- Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
- Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Presentation and teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty or recent clinical experience in the acute setting
- Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
- CBG / ABG interpretation
- Previous community nursing experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Able to be receptive to advise and guidance from senior colleagues
- Confidence, Patience and Empathy
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours
- To work in other areas of the department when required
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12 Or HCPC registered
- First degree in nursing/HCPC, or demonstrable experience at this level
- Teaching / assessment programme
Desirable
- Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing/physiotherapy
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/HCPC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
- Awareness of community working and structures
- Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines
- Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
- Able to work autonomously and within a team
- Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
- Presentation and teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty or recent clinical experience in the acute setting
- Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient in the hospital setting
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
Desirable
- CBG / ABG interpretation
- Previous community nursing experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Able to be receptive to advise and guidance from senior colleagues
- Confidence, Patience and Empathy
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours
- To work in other areas of the department when required
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
