Job summary
To provide safe, efficient and supportive respiratory ambulatory care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions such as sleep, COPD and Asthma.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the medical team, to provide clinical support, advice and expertise to ensure that best practice is promoted and delivered in order to reduce the risk to patients.
To organise blood tests, x-rays and other appropriate investigations. Interpret the investigation results and make appropriate plan of care for future treatment and management, liaising with the respiratory medical team and patient GPs as required.
To support onward management of the patient through the most appropriate pathway and in discussion with the patient. Ensure appropriate referral to other members of the multidisciplinary team, including other consultant specialties and primary care.
About us
The post holder will be responsible and coordinate the care of respiratory patients ; primarily sleep apnoea, COPD and asthma, working closely with the Consultant team and the wider MDT. This will involve the assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of these patients to an advanced level. Care and support will be provided for patients, carers and staff, both internally and in the local community services.
The postholder will support the MDT in promoting excellence in nursing care to maintain and improve respiratory clinical standards, providing strong and effective nurse leadership ensuring that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect, placing value on the diversity of the community served.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further detail of the job scope, and person specification required for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further detail of the job scope, and person specification required for this role.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Meets NMC revalidation standards
- Evidence of recent academic study
Desirable
- Certified speciality courses, eg ALS
- Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) or Masters (MSc) qualification in advanced clinical practice or HEE accepted equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable respiratory care experience within an acute or community setting
- Clinical knowledgge of asthma, COPD and sleep
- Experience of working autonomously delivering effective patient focused care
- Clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry and developing self-management action plans
Desirable
- Experience of service evaluation and audit
- Evidence of research, education leadership, quality improvement, stakeholder engagement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of respiratory conditions with a wide range of approaches to the management of patients
- Clinical skills including the ability to interpret blood and other test results
Desirable
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the role eg perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Meets NMC revalidation standards
- Evidence of recent academic study
Desirable
- Certified speciality courses, eg ALS
- Post Graduate Diploma (PgDip) or Masters (MSc) qualification in advanced clinical practice or HEE accepted equivalent.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable respiratory care experience within an acute or community setting
- Clinical knowledgge of asthma, COPD and sleep
- Experience of working autonomously delivering effective patient focused care
- Clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry and developing self-management action plans
Desirable
- Experience of service evaluation and audit
- Evidence of research, education leadership, quality improvement, stakeholder engagement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of respiratory conditions with a wide range of approaches to the management of patients
- Clinical skills including the ability to interpret blood and other test results
Desirable
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the role eg perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
