Job summary The post holder will undertake a lead clinical role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating care for children and young people within the Dudley Group NHS Trust paediatric service and clinical diagnostic services. They will be responsible for delivering diagnostic services of spirometry and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) delivering an individualised patient centred and cost-effectiveservice. They will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and maintainassociated records. They will provide a supporting role within the wider respiratory team, enablingoptimum care for patients. Main duties of the job The main duties of this role include promoting a positive image of the Trust while adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. The role involves assisting in the development of asthma services across both community and secondary care, coordinating diagnostic services, and delivering Spirometry and FeNO tests for children and young people. It also requires developing patient involvement strategies, auditing service effectiveness, and utilizing IT skills to manage patient records and data. The position involves assessing respiratory patients, making clinical judgments, and recognizing health deterioration. Management duties include overseeing the daily operation of the asthma service in the Matron's absence, maintaining patient records, ensuring service integration, applying clinical governance, and evaluating practices. The role also includes managing staff, understanding health and safety legislation, managing resources within financial constraints, participating in audits and research, and handling incidents and complaints as per Trust policies. Maintaining professional development and reflective practice is also essential. About us At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk) Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 253-0125-6944376 Job locations Russell's Hall Hospital Pensnett Rd Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesProfessional1. Portray a positive image of the Trust and act in accordance at all times with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice.2. To assist the Matron in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of an asthma service in both community and secondary care environments.3. Contribute to the development of respiratory pathways and policies.4. Co-ordinate the developing diagnostic service, working in partnership with colleagues in primary and secondary care to provide a high standard service consistent with national guidelines and recommendations for best practice.5. Using clinical skills deliver the Spirometry and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) for children and young people, including reporting to referrers.6. Develop patient involvement strategies to facilitate an innovative forward-thinking approach, enabling the service to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the CYP.7. Using available data, audit the effectiveness of the asthma service on patient outcomes, admissions, readmissions, length of stay and primary care consultations8. Have excellent IT skills. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic patient care systems, national databases, and be able to effectively record patient consultations. Maintaindatabases, be proficient in the use of excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word, power-point etc.9. Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively assess respiratory patients, including severe asthma patients. As an autonomous practitioner, utilise the ability to analyse and interpret clinical information to make an effective clinical judgement regarding a treatmentplan.10.Have excellent awareness of physical health assessment and recognition of a deterioration or abnormal health assessment within sphere of competence.11.Have a good awareness of treatment options to ensure optimal care, including an awareness and understanding of pharmacokinetics and prescribing issues.Management1. Attend service review meetings as required and in the absence of Matron, be responsiblefor the day-to day running of the CYP clinical diagnostic asthma service, ensuring thatactivities required by DGHNHSFT are undertaken and completed in a timely framework.2. Maintain accurate, comprehensive patient records in accordance with the Trust/NMC anddata protection act.3. Ensure the service remains integrated within clinical care pathways.4. Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of clinical governance and risk managementand can apply to work / clinical situations.5. Undertake the measurement and evaluation of practice using evidence-based practice,audit and outcome measures. Make recommendations and implement changes to practiceto improve patient care.6. Will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients,carers and inter-professional colleagues.7. Demonstrate advanced practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation andevaluation of care for children and young people.8. Participate in managing staff. This will include managing sickness absence, performancemanagement, annual leave, appraisal, mandatory training, medical device training,recruitment and selection of new staff.9. Will have a good awareness of Health and Safety legislation and the implications forpractice.10.Ensure the resources are managed effectively and be aware of financial constraints.11.Will have an awareness of audit and research process and be prepared to participate whenrequired. Possess the ability to evaluate evidence / research relevant to asthma care12.Manage incidents and complaints as per Trust Policy.13.Maintain a personal professional profile to demonstrate specialist practice and reflection.14.Establish and maintain a local and regional network of contacts. Optimise multi-disciplinaryworking relationship.There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order toprovide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of developments and may beamended in consultation with the post holder. Job description Job responsibilities Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesProfessional1. Portray a positive image of the Trust and act in accordance at all times with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice.2. To assist the Matron in the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of an asthma service in both community and secondary care environments.3. Contribute to the development of respiratory pathways and policies.4. Co-ordinate the developing diagnostic service, working in partnership with colleagues in primary and secondary care to provide a high standard service consistent with national guidelines and recommendations for best practice.5. Using clinical skills deliver the Spirometry and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) for children and young people, including reporting to referrers.6. Develop patient involvement strategies to facilitate an innovative forward-thinking approach, enabling the service to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the CYP.7. Using available data, audit the effectiveness of the asthma service on patient outcomes, admissions, readmissions, length of stay and primary care consultations8. Have excellent IT skills. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic patient care systems, national databases, and be able to effectively record patient consultations. Maintaindatabases, be proficient in the use of excel spreadsheets, Microsoft word, power-point etc.9. Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively assess respiratory patients, including severe asthma patients. As an autonomous practitioner, utilise the ability to analyse and interpret clinical information to make an effective clinical judgement regarding a treatmentplan.10.Have excellent awareness of physical health assessment and recognition of a deterioration or abnormal health assessment within sphere of competence.11.Have a good awareness of treatment options to ensure optimal care, including an awareness and understanding of pharmacokinetics and prescribing issues.Management1. Attend service review meetings as required and in the absence of Matron, be responsiblefor the day-to day running of the CYP clinical diagnostic asthma service, ensuring thatactivities required by DGHNHSFT are undertaken and completed in a timely framework.2. Maintain accurate, comprehensive patient records in accordance with the Trust/NMC anddata protection act.3. Ensure the service remains integrated within clinical care pathways.4. Must demonstrate an excellent understanding of clinical governance and risk managementand can apply to work / clinical situations.5. Undertake the measurement and evaluation of practice using evidence-based practice,audit and outcome measures. Make recommendations and implement changes to practiceto improve patient care.6. Will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients,carers and inter-professional colleagues.7. Demonstrate advanced practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation andevaluation of care for children and young people.8. Participate in managing staff. This will include managing sickness absence, performancemanagement, annual leave, appraisal, mandatory training, medical device training,recruitment and selection of new staff.9. Will have a good awareness of Health and Safety legislation and the implications forpractice.10.Ensure the resources are managed effectively and be aware of financial constraints.11.Will have an awareness of audit and research process and be prepared to participate whenrequired. Possess the ability to evaluate evidence / research relevant to asthma care12.Manage incidents and complaints as per Trust Policy.13.Maintain a personal professional profile to demonstrate specialist practice and reflection.14.Establish and maintain a local and regional network of contacts. Optimise multi-disciplinaryworking relationship.There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order toprovide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.This job description may be reviewed from time to time in light of developments and may beamended in consultation with the post holder. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential First level Registered Nurse with significant experience in Respiratory Medicine nursing Health Assessment Module (or a willingness to undertake). Non-Medical Prescribing. Desirable Degree in Specialty Knowledge and Training Essential Good working knowledge of national NHS developments and quality standards in Severe Asthma in CYP and the implications for practice. Good understanding of genetics, phenotyping and differential characteristics of asthma. Up to date and continued Professional Development within area of expertise, utilising knowledge to engage in service development and improvement. ARTP qualified for performing and interpreting spirometry(or a willingness to undertake). Desirable Awareness of national and local admission avoidance strategies. Experience Essential Evidence of multidisciplinary and interprofessional working. Desirable Experience in diagnosis and management of severe asthma. Knowledge and experience of working with biological therapies used in the management of asthma. Excellent knowledge of prescribing guidelines for asthma. Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Positive attitude and the ability to drive change effectively. The ability to motivate others and promote a culture that challenges traditional cultures. Evidence and knowledge of leadership and mentoring skills. Analytical & Judgement Skills. Essential Perform and analyse spirometry results, to enable effective management of patient treatment E(or a willingness to undertake). Possess the ability to safely undertake assessments utilising all available results and clinical information, to instigate appropriate therapies to improve health. Desirable Experience of analysing audit within specialty and developing improvement plans to reflect findings. Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate concise, legible and accurate documentation related to patient care. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise a workload. Adaptable, flexible and innovative in ways of working. Physical Skills Essential Possess adequate physical ability to carry out work activities in a safe and effective manner. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services. Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued. Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential First level Registered Nurse with significant experience in Respiratory Medicine nursing Health Assessment Module (or a willingness to undertake). Non-Medical Prescribing. Desirable Degree in Specialty Knowledge and Training Essential Good working knowledge of national NHS developments and quality standards in Severe Asthma in CYP and the implications for practice. Good understanding of genetics, phenotyping and differential characteristics of asthma. Up to date and continued Professional Development within area of expertise, utilising knowledge to engage in service development and improvement. ARTP qualified for performing and interpreting spirometry(or a willingness to undertake). Desirable Awareness of national and local admission avoidance strategies. Experience Essential Evidence of multidisciplinary and interprofessional working. Desirable Experience in diagnosis and management of severe asthma. Knowledge and experience of working with biological therapies used in the management of asthma. Excellent knowledge of prescribing guidelines for asthma. Communication & Relationship Skills Essential Positive attitude and the ability to drive change effectively. The ability to motivate others and promote a culture that challenges traditional cultures. Evidence and knowledge of leadership and mentoring skills. Analytical & Judgement Skills. Essential Perform and analyse spirometry results, to enable effective management of patient treatment E(or a willingness to undertake). Possess the ability to safely undertake assessments utilising all available results and clinical information, to instigate appropriate therapies to improve health. Desirable Experience of analysing audit within specialty and developing improvement plans to reflect findings. Planning & Organisational Skills Essential Ability to demonstrate concise, legible and accurate documentation related to patient care. Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise a workload. Adaptable, flexible and innovative in ways of working. Physical Skills Essential Possess adequate physical ability to carry out work activities in a safe and effective manner. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services. Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility. Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued. 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 The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russell's Hall Hospital Pensnett Rd Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)