Respiratory Nurse Specialist

2 weeks ago


Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job summary

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting

West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is expanding and looking for an enthusiastic forward thinking respiratory nurse specialist or someone with respiratory experience who would want to develop into a senior specialist role.

We are a large, friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team and are based in Hemel Hempstead providing care for patients in Herts Valley CCG.

We work predominantly in the community with patients who have long term respiratory condition COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, ILD and OSA.

The service is undergoing exciting integration with our Acute Care colleagues at West Herts Hospitals Trust. As such existing pathways and new areas are being reviewed and developed, opening up new opportunities for staff to work in clinical areas like 7-day Airways Virtual Hospital, attend Specialty MDTs, complex NIV and Sleep, as well as continue providing Nurse/Physio Specialty clinics, HOSAR, amongst others.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact Audrey Marau (Senior Respiratory Nurse Specialist) A

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

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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 suitability for the Hospital at Home scheme, 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

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