Job summary
We
are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic childrens nurse it join
our asthma nurse specialist team. Have you got experience of working with
children with asthma and want to further your knowledge and skills?
Our
asthma service offers both secondary and tertiary level care to children
across Yorkshire.
Although
we are a small team our project work has been recognised Regional and
National, to improve the lives of CYP with asthma.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
14/07/2025
Planned Interview
Date
21/07/2025
Main duties of the job
The
role as an asthma nurse specialist involves delivering a high standard of
care to these patients both on the ward and in outpatient clinics.
Implementing national standardised practice to ensure these patients, receive
the patient centred care they require both in a hospital and community
setting.
Our
clinics run weekly in our respiratory day unit. We work alongside our
paediatrician to review and treat children with severe viral induced wheeze
to children and young people with severe asthma requiring biologic therapy.
It
is a very exciting time in the world of paediatric asthma, with the
publication of the National Bundle of Care for Children and Young People with
Asthma by NHSE. The post holder will be aware of the national standards set
by the bundle and engage in implementing these, where appropriate, within the
trust. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of service
development and implementation of these improvements.
About us
Working
at LTHT has many benefits including:
1.
Flexible working patterns to fit you & your lifestyle
2.
Supernumerary orientation periods
3.
Structured induction programmes
4.
Personalised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, regardless
of experience.
We
are very interested in hearing from you, including those of you who are
students expecting to graduate in the next nine months. Come & join our
team in Leeds & become part of The Leeds Way sharing our vision &
values. Leeds Teaching hospital is rated as GOOD & the Trust is
recognised for our staff engagement, great care & rated GOOD by the Care
Quality Commission. For all new starters to the Trust, we have a structured
Introduction to Professional Practice (IPP) Induction programme to prepare
you for working at LTHT. We also have a 6-month preceptorship framework to
support you in your new role, which incorporates further education sessions
& support forums.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific
patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
jobholder will work within a team of Nurse Specialists responsible to the CNS
Team Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the
development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The
jobholder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific
patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality
service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The
jobholder will work within a team of Nurse Specialists responsible to the CNS
Team Manager
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in speciality
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Other Criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in speciality
- Audit & Standard setting
Desirable
- Service development and/or change management
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
- Capable of lateral thinking
- Current issues in healthcare
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Leadership and management training
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in specialty
Other Criteria
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
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).
