Job summary Our Children's Asthma and Wheeze service has a great opportunity for you to become part of our specialist children's community asthma and wheeze service. Previous experience and knowledge of managing asthma and wheeze is preferable, however support and training will be provided on commencement of the role. The children's community asthma and wheeze service provide specialist nursing provision for children and young people aged 2 to 16 years with asthma and wheeze in the community who have uncontrolled asthma. The specialist Asthma and wheeze nurse will undertake assessments and provide support to children, young people and their families to safely and effectively manage their asthma to reduce ill health and hospital admissions. This is achieved by running nurse led asthma clinics and telephone reviews as well as undertaking home and school visits. The specialist asthma nurses work collaboratively with the specialist respiratory hospital team, GP's, practice nurses and pharmacists to achieve a high level of support for children and young people with asthma and wheeze. They will also provide asthma training for primary care and education staff across West Hertfordshire to promote safe and effective management of asthma in the community. You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). Proposed interview date: 23rd April 2025 Main duties of the job To work autonomously to provide high standards of assessment and provision of care to children and young families referred with asthma and wheeze in line with the national guidance. To manage a caseload, prioritise and delegate. Demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all time. To act on own initiative and in such a manner as to upload and enhance the good standard and reputation of the Nursing, Midwifery Council. To undertake specific delegated responsibility for the teams in the absence of the Team Leader. To function as an expert clinical practitioner within the Children's Asthma and Wheeze Team. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing, leading, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice. To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to children, young people and their families who access the Children's Asthma and Wheeze Nursing Service. About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 812-25-KJ-ASTMAT Job locations Peace Childrens Centre Watford WD17 3EW Job description Job responsibilities To work effectively with sound judgement when dealing with complex emotional situations, family dynamics and in difficult environments. To work in partnership with parents/guardians and gain informed consent. To create individual care plans for specific children, negotiating, agreeing, implementing and evaluating with parents and other professionals. To be responsible for assessing, delivering, developing and maintaining high standards in the quality of care in the home and clinic setting. Delivering face to face support and/or telephone advice. To work closely with the GPs and respiratory consultants to develop effective pathways of care and clinical management plans for patients. To maintain skills and training for procedures. Maintain an update log of all training undertaken. Identify and respond to issues of clinical risk. Provide information and training to parents based on assessment of need. Participate and support regular educational audit demonstrating example on an annual basis. To assist in the education and practical development training of all learners, utilising every opportunity for clinical teaching. To develop protocols and guidelines to ensure patient centred, age appropriate safe management, for children and young people with asthma. This will include the transition to adult services. To recognise own professional limitations Demonstrates the ability to manage time and resources effectively. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload and is able to show flexibility in response to urgent and/or changing needs. Through reflection and clinical support, develop strategies to improve, and where necessary change practice. Identify issues relevant to practice governance and participate in sharing knowledge in this forum. Identify areas of practice development and demonstrate the implementation of one practice development initiative per year. In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,066 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (pro rata where applicable). Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Job description Job responsibilities To work effectively with sound judgement when dealing with complex emotional situations, family dynamics and in difficult environments. To work in partnership with parents/guardians and gain informed consent. To create individual care plans for specific children, negotiating, agreeing, implementing and evaluating with parents and other professionals. To be responsible for assessing, delivering, developing and maintaining high standards in the quality of care in the home and clinic setting. Delivering face to face support and/or telephone advice. To work closely with the GPs and respiratory consultants to develop effective pathways of care and clinical management plans for patients. To maintain skills and training for procedures. Maintain an update log of all training undertaken. Identify and respond to issues of clinical risk. Provide information and training to parents based on assessment of need. Participate and support regular educational audit demonstrating example on an annual basis. To assist in the education and practical development training of all learners, utilising every opportunity for clinical teaching. To develop protocols and guidelines to ensure patient centred, age appropriate safe management, for children and young people with asthma. This will include the transition to adult services. To recognise own professional limitations Demonstrates the ability to manage time and resources effectively. Demonstrate an ability to prioritise workload and is able to show flexibility in response to urgent and/or changing needs. Through reflection and clinical support, develop strategies to improve, and where necessary change practice. Identify issues relevant to practice governance and participate in sharing knowledge in this forum. Identify areas of practice development and demonstrate the implementation of one practice development initiative per year. In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,066 and a maximum payment of £1,845 per annum (pro rata where applicable). Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Children's Nurse Teaching and Assessing Qualification Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Community Qualification First Degree in relevant subject Independent Prescriber Experience and Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience in Children's Community Nursing. Knowledge and experience of dealing with children with respiratory conditions Knowledge and experience of teaching and assessing children, parents and staff Clinical assessment skills and experience Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal framework Good understanding of asthma and the impact of this condition on the child and their families Desirable In depth Knowledge and skills in the management of acute paediatric conditions and asthma. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to carry out nursing assessments independently Observations and measurements using various medical devices: eg. Oxygen monitoring, urinalysis, vital signs including BP. Sound knowledge of medications, their dosing and side effects. IT skills Care for the child or young person with complex health needs or learning disabilities Desirable Knowledge and experience of how chronic illness affects the child, young person and family. Other Essential Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Children's Nurse Teaching and Assessing Qualification Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Community Qualification First Degree in relevant subject Independent Prescriber Experience and Knowledge Essential Knowledge and experience in Children's Community Nursing. Knowledge and experience of dealing with children with respiratory conditions Knowledge and experience of teaching and assessing children, parents and staff Clinical assessment skills and experience Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and legal framework Good understanding of asthma and the impact of this condition on the child and their families Desirable In depth Knowledge and skills in the management of acute paediatric conditions and asthma. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to carry out nursing assessments independently Observations and measurements using various medical devices: eg. Oxygen monitoring, urinalysis, vital signs including BP. Sound knowledge of medications, their dosing and side effects. IT skills Care for the child or young person with complex health needs or learning disabilities Desirable Knowledge and experience of how chronic illness affects the child, young person and family. Other Essential Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Peace Childrens Centre Watford WD17 3EW Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)