Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Asthma Specialist Nurse

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Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering best practice to children. Do you know what CORE-20 Plus 5 is?

Can you wield an inhaler and teach staff when to administer?

You could be who we are looking for.

We are looking for a dedicated Asthma CNS to join our Paediatric Department. We have the opportunity for a Band 7,one year fixed-term contract, 33 hrs pw.

You will be an enthusiastic Paediatric nurse who has the passion and knowledge to work alongside our Consultants to develop a Respiratory team. We would like to develop nurse-led clinics, work as a team to deliver teaching to Children and their families and help staff to deliver best practice respiratory care.

We are a busy general Outpatient department seeing children from 0-18yrs. We also have visiting Consultants from a variety of Tertiary centres including GOSH; Southampton; St. Georges and Evelina Childrens Hospital.

The Unit is currently supported by a range of nurse specialists including oncology, mental health, learning disability, epilepsy, diabetes, allergy, and we have a dedicated paediatric practice development nurse.

If you are a Childrens Nurse (RNC/ RSCN) with post registration experience in acute paediatrics and you have proven post registration development within Asthma; If you have leadership and communication skills, this could be the job for you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates should be prepared to support hospital staff, attend clinics and oversee care of inpatients. To work with families to ensure enhanced support and inreach into schools/ nurseries as appropriate. To attend conference and study days to keep up-to-date with current care initiatives. To develop and lead in the delivery of care whilst acting as an autonomous practitioner and a specialist nurse.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Date posted

24 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£45,753 to £52,067 a year per annum pro rata inc HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-LM-EMF14998

Job locations

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide professional expert clinical care and expertise within asthma services. Liaise with members of the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure specialist practice is delivered both effectively and efficiently and continuity is maintained
Be a key contributor to the strategic development of the Asthma service taking account of government, regional and Trust initiatives. This also includes Peer Review agreements with the ICBs and the ICS.
Work in collaboration with medical and other multi-disciplinary staff to provide a comprehensive patient focused service.
Ensure nurse clinics are provided consistently and efficiently, ensuring that treatment plans are completed and using clinical judgement to request investigations and make appropriate referrals.
Initiate and participate in the teaching programmes of asthma within inpatient and outpatient teams.
To advise on the management of and facilitate early discharge for patients admitted with asthma, either following an acute exacerbation or as part of their ongoing condition; working in support with the Paediatric Consultant team. Providing educational support as required.
Be the focal point for inpatient referrals to the asthma team, providing first line advice to doctors from other teams.
In collaboration with the Paediatric community specialist nurses, provide community based care and support for specific patients with asthma following their discharge from hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide professional expert clinical care and expertise within asthma services. Liaise with members of the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure specialist practice is delivered both effectively and efficiently and continuity is maintained
Be a key contributor to the strategic development of the Asthma service taking account of government, regional and Trust initiatives. This also includes Peer Review agreements with the ICBs and the ICS.
Work in collaboration with medical and other multi-disciplinary staff to provide a comprehensive patient focused service.
Ensure nurse clinics are provided consistently and efficiently, ensuring that treatment plans are completed and using clinical judgement to request investigations and make appropriate referrals.
Initiate and participate in the teaching programmes of asthma within inpatient and outpatient teams.
To advise on the management of and facilitate early discharge for patients admitted with asthma, either following an acute exacerbation or as part of their ongoing condition; working in support with the Paediatric Consultant team. Providing educational support as required.
Be the focal point for inpatient referrals to the asthma team, providing first line advice to doctors from other teams.
In collaboration with the Paediatric community specialist nurses, provide community based care and support for specific patients with asthma following their discharge from hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Sick Childrens Nurse ( NMC Sub-part1 (Child)/ RN Child. First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
Relevant specialist post basic Programme in paediatric respiratory and management

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Diploma in asthma care
Completed/ completing a Masters pathway

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Sick Childrens Nurse ( NMC Sub-part1 (Child)/ RN Child. First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level
Relevant specialist post basic Programme in paediatric respiratory and management

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Diploma in asthma care
Completed/ completing a Masters pathway

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey County Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)