Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 Months Fixed Term post in the North and Mid Hampshire Community Integrated Respiratory Service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Nurse with a passion for respiratory care to join our award-winning and friendly multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to develop your chronic respiratory disease management skills through supporting patients on a mixture of patient pathways, including delivering Pulmonary Rehabilitation, assessing patients on and for oxygen therapy, as well as supporting patients with acute COPD exacerbations at home through our Supported Discharge and Admission Avoidance pathways.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate passion and experience in chronic respiratory condition management, will have undertaken an accredited post-graduate qualification in respiratory care as well as have evidence of supervising staff. Experience in the management and treatment of patients with COPD, Bronchiectasis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis is essential for the 12-month fixed term position as well as experience in the assessment and review of home oxygen therapy.
You will work within a multidisciplinary team supported by the Locality Team Lead and accountable to the Service Lead, providing high-quality care to a range of respiratory patients. You will receive a comprehensive induction program and will be mentored and guided through both in-house and external training as required. There will be peer-to-peer support available from our friendly team members.
As a service, we are committed to teaching and the development of our staff to ensure our patients always receive the best evidence-based care possible. We expect all staff to embrace the opportunities to learn, develop skills, and knowledge to further their careers and improve their competence in delivering respiratory care.
About Us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 12,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust's community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job Description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current driving licence.
* Relevant professional qualification.
* Accredited post-graduate module/qualification in Respiratory Care.
Skills/Abilities
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Excellent communication skills with staff, patients, and relatives.
* Able to forge relationships and open communication with professionals from other care providers in order to achieve integrated care.
* Good IT skills and willingness to learn new clinical information systems.
* Concise and accurate patient documentation.
* Knowledge of chronic respiratory conditions including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Desirable
* Excel spreadsheets experience.
* Experience of using RiO.
* End of life care experience.
* CBT experience.
* Experience with Spirometry interpretation and diagnosis.
* Experience of delivering Pulmonary rehabilitation.
* Experience of Community Oxygen assessment and management.
Experience
Essential
* At least 1-year qualified experience.
* Evidence of CPD.
* Evidence of service evaluation through clinical audit.
* Understanding of research methodology.
Desirable
* Evidence of delivering teaching to a variety of groups.
* Experience in respiratory care.
* Evidence of research undertaken.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Patient-centred approach with a commitment to caring.
* Team Working - Able to secure the co-operation of colleagues at all levels.
* Evidence of diplomacy and negotiation.
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.
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