Respiratory Specialist Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
A Respiratory Specialist Nurse, providing specialist nursing care to patients with chronic respiratory conditions like Interstitial lung disease, COPD, Bronchiectasis, and Asthma. Focussing on clinical assessments, management plans, prescribing and titrating oxygen, and providing education and support to the patients. Working within an MDT and supporting pulmonary rehabilitation with running the classes and delivering education to the patients.
Main duties of the job
Assessing respiratory patients in either a clinic setting or their homes.
Monitor and review new or existing patients.
Holding and managing a case load of patients.
Take referrals from secondary care with hospital discharges or from Respiratory Consultants, primary care and community services.
Educating patients on management of their respiratory condition.
Inhaler technique and medication reviews.
Taking arterial blood gases, interpreting the results and prescribing oxygen.
Performing diagnostic testing with spirometry.
Delivering education and supporting pulmonary rehabilitation.
Collaborative working and communication with other services in the community and secondary care.
Working with the MDT of OT, Physio, SALT, Support worker, Exercise instructor and Dietitian.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use out services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult)
- Qualification in Respiratory Care
- Experience in working in a Respiratory setting
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Working knowledge of spirometry, pulse oximetry and inhalers
- IT Skills to include use of word, excel spreadsheets, email, internet access
Desirable
- Arterial blood gas analysis
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- The ability to work without direct supervision, yet as part of a team
- Conflict resolution skills
- Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress
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
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Falmouth Community Hospital
Trescobeas Road
Falmouth
TR11 2JA
