Job summary
Are you ready to shape the future of respiratory care?Wrexham Maelor Hospital is seeking a motivated Band 6 Respiratory Specialist Nurse.Working alongside our respiratory consultants, you'll provide expert clinical support for patients with conditions such as Asthma, Interstitial Lung Disease, COPD, Bronchiectasis and TB and act as a knowledgeable resource for the wider team.
If you're passionate about respiratory care we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
What we're looking for:o Strong background in respiratory careo Leadership, initiative, and a commitment to high-quality patient careJoin us and make a meaningful impact in a vital and evolving respiratory service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Post registration experience either within respiratory or relevant post
- Working towards a relevant post-graduate degree to be completed within an agreed timeframe
- Diploma level training or demonstrable CPD in respiratory management
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards relevant Post Graduate Degree in Respiratory care
- Demonstrates ability to support the development of nursing standards and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates teaching, mentoring and assessing skills
- Demonstrate involvement in research that has changed nursing practice
- Module or qualification in respiratory management
Experience
Essential
- Experience and credibility as a professional resource in the Respiratory speciality/practice area e.g. link nurse
- Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence based nursing advice to a Multidisciplinary Team
- Post registration practice within the defined scope of Respiratory speciality/practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in nursing leadership e.g. management of a ward/team/caseload
- Ability to assess complex needs of patient relevant to Respiratory practice
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice in area of respiratory specialty
- Initiates health promotion activities to encourage productive health behaviours
- Be a professional leader and role model, with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others in area of respriatory/sleep practice
- IT skills eg microsoft, word
Desirable
- Health board clinical databases eg PIMS, Myrddin, WPAS
- Apply specialty assessment skills, initiate appropriate clinical interventions and evaluate outcomes in area of respiratory practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues for nursing and health in Wales
- Current government policies, codes, guidelines, and legislation impacting on area of Respiratory for example asthma/COPD/TB/ILD.
- Current nursing professional standards and codes
- BCUHB current vision, goals and objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Post registration experience either within respiratory or relevant post
- Working towards a relevant post-graduate degree to be completed within an agreed timeframe
- Diploma level training or demonstrable CPD in respiratory management
Desirable
- Obtained or working towards relevant Post Graduate Degree in Respiratory care
- Demonstrates ability to support the development of nursing standards and quality initiatives
- Demonstrates teaching, mentoring and assessing skills
- Demonstrate involvement in research that has changed nursing practice
- Module or qualification in respiratory management
Experience
Essential
- Experience and credibility as a professional resource in the Respiratory speciality/practice area e.g. link nurse
- Demonstrated ability to articulate evidence based nursing advice to a Multidisciplinary Team
- Post registration practice within the defined scope of Respiratory speciality/practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate skills in nursing leadership e.g. management of a ward/team/caseload
- Ability to assess complex needs of patient relevant to Respiratory practice
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using evidence practice in area of respiratory specialty
- Initiates health promotion activities to encourage productive health behaviours
- Be a professional leader and role model, with proven ability to inspire, motivate and develop others in area of respriatory/sleep practice
- IT skills eg microsoft, word
Desirable
- Health board clinical databases eg PIMS, Myrddin, WPAS
- Apply specialty assessment skills, initiate appropriate clinical interventions and evaluate outcomes in area of respiratory practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Current issues for nursing and health in Wales
- Current government policies, codes, guidelines, and legislation impacting on area of Respiratory for example asthma/COPD/TB/ILD.
- Current nursing professional standards and codes
- BCUHB current vision, goals and objectives
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).
