Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.

We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for a band 6 nurse to join our well established and supportive community team.

We care for respiratory patients in their place of residence and in clinics within Sandwell. A main part of our work is admission avoidance and you would be part of a team the responded to urgent referrals and assessed and treated patients with the aim of avoiding an admission to hopsital. We care for patients with asthma, COPD, bronchectasis and fibrosis.

We hold oxygen and spirometry clinics and pulmonary rehab classes across the Sandwell borough. The post holder will be required to work on a rota basis to cover weekends and bank holidays. The post holder will require access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Main duties of the job To provide specialist clinical skills of a band 6 nurse within a multi-disciplinary team. To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients with respiratory disease within a community setting. To work independently as an experienced and competent health care professional who will work with others to provide clinical care to those with long term respiratory conditions, enabling individuals to remain in their place of residence.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to meet the needs of patients and their families. Be responsible for assessment, treatment and appropriate admissions contributing to the safe management of patients within the community. To actively participate in clinical professional development by way of regular training, support, clinical reasoning and peer review.

Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. Provide respiratory expertise to colleagues, patients and carers through specialist advice and education. Assist in providing clinical leadership to Band 5 nurses, physiotherapists, and respiratory support workers within the speciality through supervision, education and service development.

Participate in evidence-based audit and research projects to further practice, making and acting upon recommendations for changes in practice to improve service delivery including the formulation and implementation of the service protocols. Qualifications Diploma or Degree in Nursing Evidence of practice in respiratory care Current registration with NMC Post graduate course related to respiratory care Spirometry accredited course Pulmonary Rehabilitation course Experience Recent experience in respiratory care in either an acute or community setting Spirometry procedure and interpretation Relevant course in respiratory disease Capillary and /or arterial blood gas sampling Able to interpret blood gases and prescribe oxygen accordingly. Pulmonary rehabilitation Use of motivational interviewing Model of Care and Collaboration To support this vision, we are actively looking at new models of care which: Better protect elective / planned care service delivery across the system by organising on a 'hot and cold' arrangement Consider the optimal use of resources through consolidation and specialisation, and Seek to reduce unwarranted variance, level up / standardise care through a 'Networked Service Solution' approach across the four sites Against this context, the post may require flexible work across the four partner Trusts.

As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department by joining our Green Impact programme.

Employer accreditation You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr