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Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Bristol
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa
Closing date
15 Oct 2024
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Profession
Nurse, Adult nurse, Respiratory nurse
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic nurse to join our well-established specialist respiratory nurse team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation trust.

The current team provide specialist respiratory care throughout the Bristol site, across inpatient and outpatient services, to patients with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.

We are seeking a nurse with a good understanding of long-term respiratory conditions, excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously within the supportive environment of a forward thinking and experienced team.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Main duties of the job

As a specialist respiratory nurse, you will be providing holistic care including assessment, planning and treatment as well as advice and support to patients with respiratory conditions. You will also act as a resource to hospital staff and other healthcare professionals requiring specialist input. You will work alongside the established team to enhance your current level of practice whilst supporting you to develop your confidence and ability to independently review patients and make decisions.

Excellent communication skills and teamwork are imperative for this post. If you are highly motivated and looking for an exciting new direction, this could be the job for you!

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive years post registration experience
  • Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in respiratory nursing
  • Experience of teaching
  • In-depth specialist experience
  • Leadership and management experience
  • Experience of multi-professional working
  • Evidence of advanced communications skills
  • Ability to lead and influence change


Desirable

  • Research qualification
  • Basic understanding of the use of Home ventilation CPAP / NIV
  • Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
  • Experience of audit and research


Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • First level degree in related subject.
  • Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
  • Recognised Qualification in Respiratory Nursing(Asthma/COPD Diploma or higher)
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
  • Good understanding of Spirometry and Interpretation


Desirable

  • Physical Assessment Clinical Reasoning Course at Degree Level
  • Non-medical prescribing
  • ARTP qualification in spirometry


Skills

Essential

  • IT literate
  • Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
  • Organisation and negotiation skills
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and motivational skills
  • Ability to motivate self and others
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Flexible attitude to working
  • Exemplar written communication skills


Desirable

  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Upper Maudlin Street

Bristol

BS2 8HW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

387-M-3006-JL-A

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