Senior Specialist Respiratory Nurse Lead

12 month Secondment (option available)

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an lead specialist nurse within Respiratory/Thoracic Medicine . The successful applicant will work closely with the respiratory consultants to provide specialist care and support to patients with a diagnosis of Respiratory illnesses such as bronchiectasis, Asthma, COPD etc . This will include assessment and monitoring of patients through clinics and running effective patient initiated follow ups.

Main duties of the job

The Respiratory Department in complex running a successful Faster Diagnostic Service, lung function diagnostic team, RESPS team and an increasing multi-disciplinary workforce.

We are looking for someone with proven experience working with respiratory patients and a good understanding of respiratory illness and disease . The role will involve close MDT working and liaison with tertiary centres so excellent communication skills would be required.

You will need to show your commitment, enthusiasm and drive to develop your own clinical, managerial and team working skills within the service. You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, work autonomously and be able to demonstrate effective teamwork. You will be supported through regular team meetings, 1-1 sessions and ongoing education and development.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Current Registration
• Diploma
• Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development to masters equivalent level.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical leadership or Head of Department
• Minimum of 3 years experience in dealing with respiratory patients and relatives.
• Experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including senior clinicians.
• Experience of working in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting

Desirable

• Participation in change management

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne Park Primary Care Centre

Eastbourne

BN22 9PQ

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