About this role
Job summary
Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner - Respiratory
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist with an interest in respiratory care to join our expanding respiratory service within Frimley Health, based at King Edward VII Hospital, covering East Berkshire.
You will deliver specialist, patient-centred respiratory care as part of a multidisciplinary team including Respiratory Consultants, Physiotherapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, HCAs and Therapy Support Workers. This demanding yet rewarding role offers varied experience to develop your clinical skills and professional portfolio.
The post holder will assess and manage patients with respiratory conditions including COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma and those requiring oxygen therapy. You will support holistic assessment, care planning and delivery of individualised treatment across hospital and community settings.
You will work with GPs, Urgent Care Teams, Community Nurses and Palliative Care Services to ensure integrated care pathways.
The service operates predominantly Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with future plans for a 7-day service. A comprehensive induction and strong support for ongoing learning and development are provided. You will be joining organisations rated 'Good' and 'Outstanding' by the CQC.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will provide specialist respiratory intervention, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team in assessment and development of a holistic management plan.
You will be expected to perform assessment of respiratory patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
You will understand the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions and be aware of local and national guidelines for COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma and Oxygen.
You will require a full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information relating to the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12 Or HCPC registered First degree in nursing/HCPC, or demonstrable experience at this level Teaching/assessment programme
Desirable
Diploma/degree in respiratory care (COPD/Asthma) or willing to complete
Experience Essential
Significant relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR Recent clinical experience in the acute setting First degree in nursing/HCPC, or demonstrable experience at this level Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete
Desirable
Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing/physiotherapy Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/HCPC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice Awareness of community working and structures Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care
Special Requirements Essential
Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address King Edward VII Hospital
St. Leonards Road
Windsor
SL4 3DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)