Community Respiratory Specialist Nurse

Be pro-active in delivering respiratory specialist nursing care that is anticipatory and responsive to patient's needs in their own home and in a clinic environment. By promoting independence, health lifestyle, reduction in health inequalities to improve the overall quality of life in the local population to reduce avoidable hospital admissions. this role will require working closely with General Practice staff and respiratory consultants.

Offer a comprehensive nursing / therapy service to the resident population of Mid Notts providing a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency approach to maximise patient function, well-being and self-care planning.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We have one full time Band 7 Respiratory Specialist Nurses post available to work within our existing service alongside our general practice, and acute secondary care trust, voluntary sector and primary care. The role will include identifying patients who have and who have not yet been diagnosed with a respiratory condition to be assessed, discussed and diagnosed with a respiratory diagnosis. possible/immediately.

Are you a registered Nurse Passionate about providing care for patients with chronic Respiratory conditionsAre you looking for an opportunity to be part of a very supportive, dynamic and forward thinking team?Are you looking for the opportunity to contribute to the future service development of a specialist Community Cardio Respiratory Team?

If so we'd love to hear from you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1 full time Respiratory Nurse Specialist to join our excellent Community Cardio Respiratory Team in Mid Notts, helping to support caseload management of patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions.

The team are based at Ashfield Health Village, Rainworth Primary Care Centre, Newark Health Centre and will cover the Mansfield and Sherwood localities. The role will include team working within the Integrated Neighbourhood Team working towards identifying patients not yet diagnosed with a respiratory condition to ensure they receive care and treatment for their long term lung conditions. The Cardiorespiratory team is made up of specialist Nurse and AHPs within the Community Respiratory Service, Community Home Oxygen Service, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Heart Failure Services.

You will be expected to identify, manage and discuss a cohort of patients with undiagnosed and diagnosed long term lung conditions, providing care plans as appropriate, working closely with members of the Cardio Respiratory Team and the wider MDT- including our acute colleagues, GPs, voluntary sector and other health professionals in order to maximise patients quality of life and encouraging self management. This care takes place within community clinic settings and patients own homes /usual place of residence. a Non medical prescribing qualification (V300) is essential for the role.

We are looking for a passionate, dynamic and flexible individual who are able to adapt to the changing demands and workload.

The service is a 5 day service operating from 8.00-5.00pm, due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the county.

A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

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We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Essential: - Registered Nurse (General) plus significant further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory; - Experience of working with Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis; - Independent nurse prescriber. (V300)

Desirable: - Relevant health related honours degree; - A recognised Respiratory qualification e.g. COPD at minimum of diploma level.; - Evidence of continued professional development; - Competence in Spirometry

Essential: - Has the ability to perform the full range of duties.

Essential: - Significant experience and extensive knowledge in management of complex Respiratory patients.; - Understanding of current national / local initiatives and guidelines, including long term conditions, NICE.; - Management of Respiratory Patients working in collaboration / partnership across primary.; - Understanding of current national / local understanding of current research and evidence initiatives and guidelines including evidence based practice, long term conditions, NICE; - Competent in holistic assessment including physical examination, diagnosis and treatment planning.; - Developing / implementing / evaluation Respiratory services to promote high quality health outcomes case management skills.; - Evidence of teaching in clinical practice.; - Management skills.

Desirable: - Working in collaboration / partnership, with secondary care, social care and the voluntary sector.; - Understanding of current research and evidence based practice.; - Supervision of more junior team members

Essential: - Risk Management awareness; - Specialist knowledge of COPD/Respiratory management

Essential: - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork; - All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation

Essential: - Evidence of ongoing continued professional development.

Essential: - Teaching and assessing experience; - Ability to undertake research and audit; - Ability to organise and prioritise effectively; - Good time management; - Ability to work unsupervised; - Basic IT skills; - Evidence of development of clinical skills; - Able to network effectively; - Good communication skills, written, verbal and presentation

Desirable: - Leadership skills; - Participation in audit and research; - Understanding of primary care information

Essential: - Able to travel between locations.; - Flexible to meet the service needs; - A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.