Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our well-established specialist Respiratory Nurse team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation trust.
The current team provide specialist respiratory care throughout the Bristol site, across inpatient and outpatient services, to patients with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
We are seeking a nurse with a good understanding of long-term respiratory conditions, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously within the supportive environment of a forward thinking and experienced team.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist respiratory nurse, you will be providing holistic care including assessment, planning and treatment as well as advice and support to patients with respiratory conditions. You will also act as a resource to hospital staff and other healthcare professionals requiring specialist input. You will work alongside the established team to enhance your current level of practice whilst supporting you to develop your confidence and ability to independently review patients and make decisions.
Excellent communication skills and teamwork are imperative for this post. If you are highly motivated and looking for an exciting new direction, this could be the job for you!
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Band 6 experience
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant respiratory clinical experience
- Recent teaching experience
- Experience of undertaking audit or research projects
- Experience and knowledge of advance practice/ protocol
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse and current NMC registration
- BSC Degree or equivalent (or willing to work towards)
- Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
Desirable
- Relevant courses in Respiratory Care, particularly in asthma and COPD
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Independent non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Band 6 experience
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant respiratory clinical experience
- Recent teaching experience
- Experience of undertaking audit or research projects
- Experience and knowledge of advance practice/ protocol
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse and current NMC registration
- BSC Degree or equivalent (or willing to work towards)
- Evidence of master's level academic study or willingness to work towards Masters (in relevant health related subject)
Desirable
- Relevant courses in Respiratory Care, particularly in asthma and COPD
- Management qualification
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Independent non-medical prescriber or willing to work towards
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills - prioritising complex situations
- The ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise audit data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local specialty specific issues
- Information technology skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
