About this role
Job summary
The Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide specialist nursing care, assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support to children and young people with asthma and other respiratory conditions across acute and community settings. The post holder will manage a specialist caseload, deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory assessments including FeNO and spirometry, and provide expert advice to children, families and healthcare professionals.
The role will work closely with paediatric respiratory consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support safe discharge and transition to adult services, and promote evidence-based asthma and respiratory management. The post holder will also contribute to staff education, clinical audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, providing assessment, treatment, education and ongoing support. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary asthma/respiratory clinics and undertake specialist assessments, including FeNO, spirometry and skin prick testing. Provide specialist respiratory nursing advice and education to children, young people, families, carers and healthcare professionals. Support medicines optimisation and prescribe independently where appropriate, in accordance with service requirements. Coordinate care across acute, community and primary care settings, including complex discharge planning and transition to adult services. Provide education, clinical supervision and mentoring to nursing colleagues and act as a specialist respiratory resource across the Trust. Lead and contribute to clinical audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards. Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to the development and review of local asthma and respiratory guidelines and pathways.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment, education and management of a specialist caseload. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory investigations such as FeNO and spirometry, and support safe discharge and transition to adult services.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and primary/community care services, provide specialist education and clinical support to staff, and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.
The full detailed job description and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description document.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training Essential
RSCN/RN child with significant experience Mentorship/teaching qualification
Desirable
Nurse Prescriber (V300) Master's degree or working towards one in a health related subject Advanced Physical Assessment module
Experience Essential
Asthma course or extensive respiratory experience Significant paediatric experience Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the asthma/ respiratory nurse specialist Sound working knowledge of current issues and legislation pertaining to specialist area of practice Broad paediatric nursing experience in a variety of settings
Desirable
Experience of management (patient caseload or staff team) Experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge Essential
Family dynamics and the implications on the family of a child with chronic illness Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally Knowledge of national guidelines and policies pertaining to children Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children Awareness of current research and its effect on quality patient care
Desirable
Knowledge of local targets plans and guidelines for children
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner Able to act as a professional role model. Proven teaching ability Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions Good organisational and time management skills Able to communicate, with empathy age appropriate clinically sensitive information Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization To be competent in the administration of IV therapy via a variety of access routes Computer Literate in a variety of software packages Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS: oYou have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role oYou are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, oPatient facing roles -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences oAble to provide a customer focussed service
Desirable
Highly developed skills and expertise in area of specialty Presentation and facilitation skills Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner
Other requirements Essential
Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect Ability to travel between Trust sites Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust Car Driver with full driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Epsom General Hospital
Dorking Rd
Epsom
KT18 7EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)