We are recruiting for a Senior Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
There is 1 new Band 7 senior clinical nurse specialist role in the respiratory & Sleep team available. There are amazing opportunities for staff to upskill into this role, so if you do not have all the skills and competencies required, do not worry and do not hesitate to speak to one of the team for further advice prior to your application.
If you need upskilling then you would initially be employed as a band 6 CNS until you meet the competencies to work independently which may take 3-6 months. Once you have met these you will then automatically be re-banded as a Band 7.
You will work 4 days a week 8am - 6pm. You would be part of a 7 day rota working approximately 1 weekend in 9.
You will work with patients suffering from respiratory conditions and assist in developing a seamless service spanning outpatient, ambulatory and inpatient care including the Acute Chest Team (ACT) within the Trust and liaison and support for community and primary care colleagues.
Take part in nurse led clinics which may include diagnostic COPD, Oxygen reviews, Asthma, TB, ACT, Sleep and other respiratory conditions.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
The CNS Team are looking for a nurse who is passionate about respiratory disorders. Do you wish to have an impact on patients' lives right from the front door in ED to supporting the patient through their pathway in secondary care and beyond?
The Respiratory nurse team are part of a hugely successful Acute Chest Team (ACT service). This service ensures patients are seen at the right time in the right place by the right people. The team also run complex clinics including Oxygen, Sleep, COPD, Asthma, Biologics, TB, CPAP and general respiratory reviews.
You will be in a team of highly dedicated staff. You will have opportunities to take part in research including presenting locally and nationally, and you will be supported in any training needs.
Please come and visit the team or contact the team leads to get a detailed overview of the post.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause, so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work-life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
* Registered nurse on part 1, part 2 or part 12 of the NMC register
* Degree level education or equivalent experience Post RGN specialist accredited course
* Enhanced clinical skills qualification or equivalent experience NMP or working towards
Desirable
* Master level education or working towards
Previous Experience
Essential
* An extensive post-registration experience with considerable experience working at a senior level within respiratory nursing, within a managerial or specialist nursing field at Band 6
Desirable
* Budget management, recruitment & selection experience, responsible for staff appraisal
* Ability to lead and manage change
* Participation in service development and delivering change Nurse led clinics within respiratory care
Skills
Essential
* Good assessment skills
* Willingness to deliver teaching at local and national level
* Evidence of involvement with audit
* Advanced negotiation, communication and counselling skills
* Ability to deal with clinical governance issues Assertiveness and autonomy
* Sound organisational skills
Desirable
* Advanced top to toe assessment
* Motivational interviewing training and experience
* Analytical skills
* Management experience
Other Requirements
Essential
* Abides by Trust Dress Policy Guidelines
* Willingness to learn new skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Effective and flexible team member
Knowledge
Essential
* Strong leadership and motivational skills Ability to direct and work within a team
* Extensive knowledge of respiratory disorders, care and the impact on the patient and their carers
Desirable
* Knowledge of primary and secondary care interfaces
* Evidence of a research project
Employer details
Employer name
East and North Herts NHS Trust
Address
Lister Hospital
Coreys Mill Lane
Stevenage
SG1 4AB
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr