Respiratory Nurse
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Job summary
Hi, I'm Sarah and I have been leading the Community Respiratory team on the Isle of Wight for many years and I can't imagine working anywhere else. We are looking for a Band 6 Respiratory Specialist to join our team.
We are looking for a qualified nurse, but our goal is to find someone with passion and interest in respiratory conditions. Therefore, we are happy to consider candidates with other qualifications, such as Physiotherapy, Physiology or Occupational therapy.
Our team works with patients in the community to support them at home with their chronic respiratory conditions, in their pulmonary rehabilitation rehab journey and during acute episodes.
In our team we have Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists and Respiratory support workers, and we work closely with the wider Multidisciplinary Team as well as with colleagues in Primary and Secondary care services.
Main duties of the job
Establish and develop skilled practice in the multidisciplinary management and nursing care of adult patients with a range of respiratory conditions, predominantly Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis and those requiring oxygen therapy.
To identify specific needs in education of patients, relatives, and staff and facilitate meeting these requirements.
Rotate to the virtual ward team on an agreed timeframe and to support the delivery of Pulmonary rehabilitation.
Work with the lead TB consultant to take a lead on TB contact tracing, support , advice and guidance.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
348-IOW-5433
Job locations
St Marys Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Marys Hospital
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
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