Job summary We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of respiratory medicine in particular COPD who woul be challenged with variety in their role and is keen to learn new specialist skills to join the Cardiff and Vale COPD and Home Oxygen service based in the University Hospital Llandough. The COPD and Home Oxygen service is a multidisciplinary team comprising Specialist nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational therapist. The COPD and home Oxygen team is a constantly evolving service, so flexibility and a desire to learn is essential, evidence-based practice is key to our practice. We offer early supported discharge and admission avoidance to patients exacerbating with their COPD. Our keyworker system allows us to manage our caseloads by working in an interdisciplinary way, learning new skills to enable us to take aspects of each of our professional roles to facilitate a truly holistic service. You will need to be able to work autonomously, visiting patients in their own homes, often dealing with patients who are exacerbating and acutely unwell. Alongside this you will need to have a keen interest in providing education surrounding their disease, self-management plans and rehabilitation. Our Oxygen patients are seen both in clinic and at home, further training in taking ear lobe gases and interpretation of the results will be given. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Respiratory Specialist Nurse - COPD Home Oxygen Service Suitable candidates will be keen to extend their existing knowledge of respiratory medicine, in particular COPD and oxygen assessment and prescription. Communication skills will be essential to facilitate teaching patients and their families in all aspects of the care and management of their chest condition. Basic physio techniques such as sputum clearance, breathing control and basic exercise programme, OT techniques such as management of panic/anxiety and teaching practical adaptations to daily tasks to help in the management of breathlessness will be just some of the skills you will learn supported and supervised by the relevant professionals. All Home Oxygen orders come through our service, advice to other professionals from both primary and secondary care on correct /safe process for ordering oxygen and checking completed prescription forms prior to submission is a key role. Participation in twice weekly CRRU led oxygen assessment clinics and weekly ambulatory assessment clinics on a rota basis is required. Interpretation of the results and appropriate prescription of oxygen is an essential part of the role, full support is given by other CRRU members and Respiratory consultants. Housebound patients are seen at home and we also visit to do a mandatory safety check post installation. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-NMR001-0125 Job locations Llandough Hospital Penlan Road Llandough CF64 2XX Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level nurse registration Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses Evidence of ongoing CPD Desirable Independent prescribing Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in Respiratory Medicine Significant post registration experience Desirable Experience of managing own caseload Skills Essential Evidence of excellent communication skills Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development Evidence of ability to work independently Desirable Involvement in audit and research Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of professional and personal development Desirable Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level nurse registration Degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training and short courses Evidence of ongoing CPD Desirable Independent prescribing Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in Respiratory Medicine Significant post registration experience Desirable Experience of managing own caseload Skills Essential Evidence of excellent communication skills Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development Evidence of ability to work independently Desirable Involvement in audit and research Personal Qualities Essential Evidence of professional and personal development Desirable Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Llandough Hospital Penlan Road Llandough CF64 2XX Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)