Job summary We are recruiting for a Senior Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist who share 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 with 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 clinic 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, andImprove. 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 at local and nationally to be able to deliver this 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 & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which 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. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Job share Reference number 361-6619762 Job locations Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. 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 to 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 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 to 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 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. 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. 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 East and North Herts NHS Trust Address Lister Hospital Coreys Mill Lane Stevenage SG1 4AB Employer's website https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)