Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the respiratory nurse specialist team in Jersey. The respiratory nurse team provide specialist care, support and expertise for patients with a variety of diagnosed lung conditions (excluding lung cancer).
As a Respiratory Nurse Specialist, you will focus on autonomous assessment, management, review and supportive care of patients living with a respiratory diagnosis including Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease and Bronchiectasis. This will include admission avoidance and supporting patients post discharge from hospital.
Applicants will demonstrate extensive respiratory knowledge with appropriate post registration qualifications and excellent communication skills. An understanding of the current drivers in respiratory care nationally to transform services is an essential requirement. Quality improvement is core to the ethos of the service.
The successful applicant will be required to assess patients in a variety of settings. This role works across community, outpatient clinics and in-reach, although this is open to review. The applicant will receive support and professional development.
This provides an opportunity to work with a small, forward-thinking respiratory team, also working closely with the Respiratory Consultant. It provides the opportunity to further develop the inpatient service, with a focus on early supported discharge and integrated care.
Main duties of the job
For more information, you can find a full job description here: HCS1170.2 - Clinical Nurse Specialist.pdf
About us
We want you to be your best, and we know that to achieve this we need to support the whole you. That's why our offer is much more than pay and pension. A career with the Jersey Public Service comes with a range of benefits, as well as offering the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of Islanders. When you join us, you're stepping into a role where your work makes a real difference - and where you'll be recognised, supported, and empowered along the way. We offer various benefits and initiatives designed to help you grow, thrive, and balance your personal and professional life, which reflects our commitment to being an extraordinary place to build your career.
Working with Jersey Public Service is different, and that extends to our pay and reward package. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive pension scheme, a supportive relocation package, and paid parental leave.
Your work-life balance and personal journey matter to us. That's why were dedicated to creating initiatives that enhance the well-being of our people, empowering you to thrive both professionally and personally.
Across the Jersey Public Service, our culture is shaped by values that inspire us to deliver exceptional services and support our community. From fostering respect and collaboration to driving continuous improvement and sustainability, our culture reflects our commitment to making Jersey a better place to live and work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found here:Respiratory Nurse Specialist Job Details | Jersey Public Service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found here:Respiratory Nurse Specialist Job Details | Jersey Public Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Regulated Nurse with current NMC registration.
- - Profession Specific / Speciality Degree (or level 6 qualification) in Nursery equivalent.
- - Recognised teaching qualification Working towards Masters (Level 7)
- professional qualification, relevant to speciality.
- - Intermediate Life Support (ILS).
Desirable
- - Masters level qualification in appropriate speciality.
- - Independent Prescribing Qualification (e.g. NMC v300).
Experience
Essential
- Personal Portfolio demonstrates up to date knowledge of clinical,
- managerial and educational aspects of contemporary practice, in line
- with revalidation standards.
- Follows the 4 Pillars of specialist practice:
- - Clinical Practice
- - Leadership
- - Education
- - Research
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical and human factors in the delivery of safe nursery practice.
- Expert level knowledge of the Governance and Risk frameworks
- required to underpin the delivery of safe service users care.
- Ability to engage with people and motivate and support them to work to high standards.
- Calm under pressure, able to use initiative and make decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal /communication skills with a variety of media and at all levels.
- This includes the ability to communicate in difficult and challenging
- environments.
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of best practice, and the application of this practice.
- Understanding and application of NMC The Code and requirements
- of it for the practice and behaviour of staff and self.
- Competent IT and keyboard skills.
- High level reasoning skills and ability to problem solve.
- Organised with effective time management; adaptable and self-motivated.
- Ability to present effectively both verbally and in writing.
- A strong team player who can professionally lead and role model.
- Minimum 5 years experience post qualifying as a nurse/ability to
- demonstrate required experience including evidence in leading a
- multi-professional team.
- Broad experience of engaging with patients, motivate and support them too high standards.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Evidence of leadership.
- Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in
- clinical practice.
-
- Demonstrates clinical outcome measures for service users
- Experienced in clinical governance, clinical audit and service users
- experience.
- Evidence of effective staff management and running a ward/area/department.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local and international nursing agendas/strategies relating to this specialisation.
- Experience of conducting supervision sessions with staff.
- Evidence of experience in delivering training/Education to a broad range of professionals.
- Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in clinical practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Regulated Nurse with current NMC registration.
- - Profession Specific / Speciality Degree (or level 6 qualification) in Nursery equivalent.
- - Recognised teaching qualification Working towards Masters (Level 7)
- professional qualification, relevant to speciality.
- - Intermediate Life Support (ILS).
Desirable
- - Masters level qualification in appropriate speciality.
- - Independent Prescribing Qualification (e.g. NMC v300).
Experience
Essential
- Personal Portfolio demonstrates up to date knowledge of clinical,
- managerial and educational aspects of contemporary practice, in line
- with revalidation standards.
- Follows the 4 Pillars of specialist practice:
- - Clinical Practice
- - Leadership
- - Education
- - Research
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical and human factors in the delivery of safe nursery practice.
- Expert level knowledge of the Governance and Risk frameworks
- required to underpin the delivery of safe service users care.
- Ability to engage with people and motivate and support them to work to high standards.
- Calm under pressure, able to use initiative and make decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal /communication skills with a variety of media and at all levels.
- This includes the ability to communicate in difficult and challenging
- environments.
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of best practice, and the application of this practice.
- Understanding and application of NMC The Code and requirements
- of it for the practice and behaviour of staff and self.
- Competent IT and keyboard skills.
- High level reasoning skills and ability to problem solve.
- Organised with effective time management; adaptable and self-motivated.
- Ability to present effectively both verbally and in writing.
- A strong team player who can professionally lead and role model.
- Minimum 5 years experience post qualifying as a nurse/ability to
- demonstrate required experience including evidence in leading a
- multi-professional team.
- Broad experience of engaging with patients, motivate and support them too high standards.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Safeguarding.
- Evidence of leadership.
- Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in
- clinical practice.
-
- Demonstrates clinical outcome measures for service users
- Experienced in clinical governance, clinical audit and service users
- experience.
- Evidence of effective staff management and running a ward/area/department.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local and international nursing agendas/strategies relating to this specialisation.
- Experience of conducting supervision sessions with staff.
- Evidence of experience in delivering training/Education to a broad range of professionals.
- Experience of implementing, managing and achieving changes in clinical practice.
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).