Job summary
CLCH Brent Community Respiratory ServiceAre you passionate about delivering high-quality care to respiratory patients and keen to enhance your clinical expertise in a community-based setting? If you thrive on new challenges and want to be part of a dynamic, innovative team, we want to hear from you!An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Brent Respiratory Service as a Specialist Respiratory Nurse. In this rewarding role, you'll work within a rapidly evolving community team, providing expert care to patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, OSA/NIV, and ILD. You'll have the autonomy to conduct home visits, virtual assessments, and in-clinic consultations, making a real difference to patient outcomes.
We're looking for an adaptable, proactive professional with an NHS background (or equivalent), who excels in communication and patient-centred care. Leadership qualities, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to professional development are essential. A valid driver's license is required.
This role offers extensive opportunities for skill development and personal growth while upholding the highest standards of care.
For more information or to apply, please contact us at:
Name: Omosogie Maswaya
Job title: Respiratory Clinical Lead & Manager
Email address: omosogie.idehen@nhs.net
Telephone number: 020 8102 3456 option 2 & 6
Mobile: 07884 753 738
Main duties of the job
Working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrating effective communication skills is essential. Car owner and driver essential.
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) works across London and Hertfordshire and is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. We're also in the HSJ best places to work list and in Stonewell's top employers' index.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are evidence based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
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 assesses, develop, and implement specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions, and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.
To accurately undertake specialist clinical skills including administration of intravenous medication, performing arterial / arterialised blood gases and spirometry.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical tests to form an accurate assessment and co-ordinate appropriate services to ensure safe transfer of care to the community and develop comprehensive discharge plans.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are evidence based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
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 assesses, develop, and implement specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions, and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.
To accurately undertake specialist clinical skills including administration of intravenous medication, performing arterial / arterialised blood gases and spirometry.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical tests to form an accurate assessment and co-ordinate appropriate services to ensure safe transfer of care to the community and develop comprehensive discharge plans.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RN Level 1 registration with the NMC
- Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- Possession of a degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with respiratory patients
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
- Demonstrates ability to managing change
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
- Ability to develop and maintain team working.
- Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans.
- Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group.
- Undertake NMP Training
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RN Level 1 registration with the NMC
- Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
- Possession of a degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with respiratory patients
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
- Demonstrates ability to managing change
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
- Ability to develop and maintain team working.
- Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans.
- Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.
- Excellent documentation skills
- Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group.
- Undertake NMP 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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Willesden Centre for Health and Care
Robson Avenue
Willesden
NW10 3RY
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
