Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner - Respiratory

Rcnilearning; East Berkshire (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists to join their expanding respiratory service in East Berkshire. The role involves delivering patient-centered respiratory care, assessing, and managing various respiratory conditions. Candidates should have a registered nursing qualification and relevant experience. Join a supportive team in a service rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory care essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Understanding of local and national guidelines for respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist respiratory care to patients.
• Assess and manage complex respiratory conditions.
• Support development of holistic care plans.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Relevant specialist training in respiratory care

Job description

Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner – Respiratory
1 Full-Time Post & 1 Part-Time Post (30 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialists with an interest in respiratory care to join our expanding respiratory service withinFrimley Health, based atKing Edward VII Hospital, coveringEast 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.

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