Respiratory Specialist Nurse - Band 7 - Wandsworth

South West Division - Wandsworth Specialist Nursing

Due to promotion and progression we have ta nurse specialist roles available within our community Specialist Services team. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and compassionate registered nurse with the skills and knowledge to fulfil this role.

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a high level of expertise clinically, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly with consideration to the needs of the service.

The post holder will spend at least 80% of the time providing patient facing or related care.

To work within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver community respiratory service in South West division- Wandsworth providing specialist services including hospital at home (admission avoidance and early supported discharge scheme), home oxygen assessment & review service, nurse led clinics, stable disease management and home visits to provide expert specialist care to patients with suspected or confirmed respiratory diagnosis including, but not limited to: COPD, asthma and bronchiectasis,

For further information and discussion please contact:

Charlotte Francis- Clinical Operations Manager for Wandsworth Specialist Respiratory Nursing and Home Oxygen Services

Charlotte.francis@nhs.net or 07570 958 602

Main duties of the job

Providing a specialist respiratory nursing service for patients and their families/ carers with specialist care needsOffering support, advice and education to the primary health care teams, hospice, and hospital staffParticipating in quality initiatives for service improvement.Championing respiratory services across CLCH and the South West Division.

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

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full role and responsibilities for this role within Specialist Services.

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

Desirable

• Advanced Communication Skills Course
• Advanced Physical Assessment Course
• Non - Medical Prescribing Course
• Teaching and Assessment qualification
• Master's level study in related subject (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with respiratory patients at a senior level
• Experience of working within a community setting
• Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives
• Demonstrates ability to managing change

Desirable

• Participation in service development and audit

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Battersea Studios

80-82 Silverthorne Road

London

SW8 3HE

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824-SOUTH-6698533