Job summary
Band 6 Respiratory Nurse Specialist - part time (22.5hrs) a week
We are offering a permanent part-time Band 6 Respiratory Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic and forward thinking Community Respiratory team. We are a multidisciplinary service covering a large geographical area of East Cumbria and have close links within the Respiratory Medicine Directorate to our colleagues in the acute hospital in patients and out patient services, Virtual Ward, North Cumbia Home Oxygen Service, and our equivalent service in West Cumbria.
Main duties of the job
Be a member of the highly specialised multi-disciplinary Community Respiratory Team, working collaboratively with other team members across Carlisle Healthcare, Carlisle Network, Eden and Longtown and Brampton ICC's.
Holds delegated responsibility for the Community Respiratory Team patient caseload co-ordinating admissions and discharges for patients referred to the service.
To be an acknowledged nurse expert in the management of chronic respiratory disease, holding specialist knowledge and experience, responsible for providing specialist advice and care to respiratory patients and their carers.
To have responsibility for part of the educational component of Pulmonary Rehabilitation, working with the PR lead Practitioners to deliver an effective and patient centred pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
To provide leadership, mentorship and support to general practice teams developing agreed and specific respiratory clinical standards.
To aid the identification and case management of patients with COPD who are at risk of an admission to hospital with an exacerbation.
To provide specialist education, as part of the organised programme delivered by the Community Respiratory Team to health professionals within the locality.
To maintain knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to deliver an evidenced based service that is responsive to the changing needs of the locality population and the service.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information(Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Recognised post registration respiratory qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or evidence of study at degree level.
- Extended plus Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of major respiratory guidelines, such as those from the British Thoracic Society, SIGN and NICE.
- Thorough understanding of the evidence base of the main respiratory pharmacological treatments available.
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Post registration experience of working with patients with respiratory disease.
- Experience of working in the Acute, community and/or working in General Practice.
- Teaching / Mentoring experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of primary care
- Demonstrate knowledge of respiratory pathways and the relevant local and national drivers
- Experience of delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Experience of audit processes
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Possess advanced clinical skills and knowledge relating to COPD, ILD, Bronchiectasis, Asthma
- Ability to prioritise service demands
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Motivated to develop own knowledge and skills
- Motivated to contributing towards the success of the service.
- Flexible / adaptable
- Empathy towards client group.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups e.g. ARNS, PCRS, BTS,
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Recognised post registration respiratory qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Degree in nursing or evidence of study at degree level.
- Extended plus Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of major respiratory guidelines, such as those from the British Thoracic Society, SIGN and NICE.
- Thorough understanding of the evidence base of the main respiratory pharmacological treatments available.
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Post registration experience of working with patients with respiratory disease.
- Experience of working in the Acute, community and/or working in General Practice.
- Teaching / Mentoring experience
Desirable
- Demonstrate a detailed understanding of primary care
- Demonstrate knowledge of respiratory pathways and the relevant local and national drivers
- Experience of delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Experience of audit processes
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Possess advanced clinical skills and knowledge relating to COPD, ILD, Bronchiectasis, Asthma
- Ability to prioritise service demands
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Motivated to develop own knowledge and skills
- Motivated to contributing towards the success of the service.
- Flexible / adaptable
- Empathy towards client group.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups e.g. ARNS, PCRS, BTS,
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).
