Job summary
Closing Date: 18.01.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 19.01.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing x26.01.26
See attached job description
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards for respiratory patients.
Main duties of the job
Carries continuous responsibility for a defined caseload (patients/service-users) including setting standards, assessment of needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care following (clinical) protocols within respiratory. Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols. Responsible for ensuring own practice is evidence-based.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates specialist care or treatment regimens for respiratory patients, taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender, cultural background and preferences of the individual, making reasonable adjustments to care where this is appropriate.
Works as part of the MDT fostering effective professional relationships to ensure effective communication and a seamless service for a defined caseload (patients/service-users).
Works across organisational and professional boundaries as an expert practitioner as part of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. liaising with colleagues in primary care (District Nurses, GPs etc.).
Promotes health education and health promotion with patients and carers, ensuring that they are involved in decision making.
Utilises interpersonal and communication skills in order to convey complex and sensitive, and potentially contentious information with empathy and reassurance, overcoming barriers to understanding where necessary.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff).
Although the post-holder has no direct budgetary responsibility they will be expected to assist with the effective use of resources in their clinical area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have responsibility for a defined caseload (patients/service-users) and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers.
The post-holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patients/service-users using excellent communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
The post-holder will provide specialist advice, supervision and support to their defined caseload (patients/service-users/staff).
Although the post-holder has no direct budgetary responsibility they will be expected to assist with the effective use of resources in their clinical area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience, including experience of working in a relevant clinical specialty
- Experience of assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients/service-users/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in policy development
- Experience of developing innovative practice
- Experience of working in an MDT and across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential
- Report writing / Presentation skills
- Computer literate - ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint, etc.
- Clinical credibility
- Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise and delegate
- Mentoring and advanced communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Proven evidence of change management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance both general and specialty related e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NHS national targets and priorities
Desirable
- Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training
- Knowledge of change management processes
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC Registration(RN)
- Degree or equivalent qualification (e.g. diploma level specialist training) or experience
- Relevant specialist qualification or training to diploma level or equivalent experience
- Mentorship - Supporting Learning in Practice (SLIP/ENB998) or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of current CPD
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in relevant specialty
- Leadership or management development qualification
- Advanced communication skills qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
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).
