Central London Community Health Trust

Respiratory Nurse Band 7

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Job summary

Community Respiratory Specialist Nurse/Physiotherapist - Part time (0.5 WTE) Band 7 - Wandsworth

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Community Respiratory Specialist Practitioner to join our friendly team.

The service covers Wandsworth providing complex care for people with respiratory diseases involving supporting secondary and primary care, Community integrated services and other healthcare professionals. Our specialist Team are expected to be deliver complex respiratory management together with providing education to patients to improve self-management of their condition.

Main duties of the job

So what do you need to join our team?

You will be

A team player who is willing to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best care possible for our patients
To have strong relationship building skills to work positively in your nursing team, multidisciplinary teams and with patients
Have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe, patient care and be a good role model in reflecting the Trusts core values
Have advanced clinical knowledge in the management of patients with Respiratory conditions
Be competent to offer guidance and supervision to members of the clinical team
Have excellent communication skills, comprehensive clinical assessment skills and the ability to lead on patient care provision to colleagues in primary and secondary care settings.
You will need to be able to adapt to a fast moving service and possess the clinical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary team

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

17 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS pro rata (part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9841

Job locations

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use specialist respiratory knowledge and skills to safely identify patients with an acute respiratory exacerbation that are suitable for admission avoidance and self-management care plans using the NICE guidance for safe care planning and home management.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with suspected respiratory disease, including history taking, physical examination, spirometry, formulating individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of complex respiratory patients with co-morbidities, including physical examination, and to develop treatment plans for patients using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
To work with the team in developing and implementing specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.
To be able to perform capillary/arterial blood gas test and spirometry or willing to train.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To use specialist respiratory knowledge and skills to safely identify patients with an acute respiratory exacerbation that are suitable for admission avoidance and self-management care plans using the NICE guidance for safe care planning and home management.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with suspected respiratory disease, including history taking, physical examination, spirometry, formulating individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of complex respiratory patients with co-morbidities, including physical examination, and to develop treatment plans for patients using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.
To work with the team in developing and implementing specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.
To be able to perform capillary/arterial blood gas test and spirometry or willing to train.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Registered Professional with appropriate body.
Educated to Post Graduate Level in Respiratory or an equivalent combination of Degree, short courses and experience

Desirable

Qualification in Independent prescribing or willing to undertake training

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Registered Professional with appropriate body.
Educated to Post Graduate Level in Respiratory or an equivalent combination of Degree, short courses and experience

Desirable

Qualification in Independent prescribing or willing to undertake training

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

London

SW8 3HE

Employer's website

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