Respiratory Specialist Nurse

Job Title: Respiratory Nurse /PhysioSpecialist

Band 7

Salary: AfC Band 7 + Fringe HCA

Main duties of the job

West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is expanding and looking for an enthusiastic forward thinking respiratory nurse/physio specialist

We are a large, friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team and are based in Hemel Hempstead providing care for patients in West Hertfordshire. We work predominantly in the community with patients who have long term respiratory condition COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, ILD and OSA.

The service is undergoing exciting integration with our Acute Care colleagues at West Herts Hospitals Trust. As such existing pathways and new areas are being reviewed and developed, opening new opportunities for staff to work in clinical areas like 7-day Airways Virtual Hospital, attend specialty MDTs, complex NIV and Sleep, as well as continue providing Nurse/Physio specialty clinics, HOSAR, amongst others.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification Education/Qualification

• RN Level 1 registration with the NMC/HCPC
• Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
• Possession of a degree or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of working with respiratory patients
• Experience of working within a community setting.
• Demonstrates ability to managing change

Other

• Current license to drive a car and in possession of a car

Skills and Knowledge

• A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
• Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care
• Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group

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.

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata for part time hours)