Job summary Senior Specialist Respiratory Nurse Lead 12 month Secondment (option available) A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an lead specialist nurse within Respiratory/Thoracic Medicine. The successful applicant will work closely with the respiratory consultants to provide specialist care and support to patients with a diagnosis of Respiratory illnesses such as bronchiectasis, Asthma, COPD etc. This will include assessment and monitoring of patients through clinics and running effective patient initiated follow ups. Main duties of the job The Respiratory Department in complex running a successful Faster Diagnostic Service, lung function diagnostic team, RESPS team and an increasing multi-disciplinary workforce. We are looking for someone with proven experience working with respiratory patients and a good understanding of respiratory illness and disease. The role will involve close MDT working and liaison with tertiary centres so excellent communication skills would be required. You will need to show your commitment, enthusiasm and drive to develop your own clinical, managerial and team working skills within the service. You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, work autonomously and be able to demonstrate effective teamwork. You will be supported through regular team meetings, 1-1 sessions and ongoing education and development. About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 21 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LVB1810-B Job locations Eastbourne Park Primary Care Centre Eastbourne BN22 9PQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level 1 Current Registration Diploma Management qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development to masters equivalent level. Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical leadership or Head of Department Minimum of 3 years experience in dealing with respiratory patients and relatives. Experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including senior clinicians. Experience of working in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting Desirable Participation in change management Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Level 1 Current Registration Diploma Management qualification or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development to masters equivalent level. Experience Essential Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical leadership or Head of Department Minimum of 3 years experience in dealing with respiratory patients and relatives. Experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including senior clinicians. Experience of working in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting Desirable Participation in change management 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne Park Primary Care Centre Eastbourne BN22 9PQ Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)