Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist - Asthma/COPD

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Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist - Asthma/COPD Band 7 Main area Respiratory Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 206-MAR26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Supervisor NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/03/:59

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

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We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview This is an exciting time to join the respiratory team as we move into a state-of-the-art respiratory unit in the brand-new Louisa Martindale Building. Your clinical working environment will include the respiratory same day unit on the 9th floor with clear views of the English Channel.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge and demonstrates sound understanding of the issues related to patients with Asthma and COPD including assessment, treatment and management of this client group. The post holder will facilitate and manage the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients with Asthma and COPD to provide optimum health and support for patients, their families and/or carers.

They will utilise skills of leadership and advanced clinical expertise to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff and provide advice, education and support from diagnosis to end of life care. They will work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care professionals, supporting individuals attending the Trust either as inpatients or outpatients and ensure smooth transitions of care into the community setting.

The successful post holder will join an expanding team as we develop a Tier 3 Severe Asthma Spoke to deliver high quality care to patients with asthma both on an inpatient and outpatient basis: assisting to identify those patients who maybe eligible for biological asthma treatments.

Main duties of the job

• To have excellent communication skills
• To communicate sensitive condition-specific information.
• To work closely with the respiratory service.
• To ensure confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act is maintained ensuring that full and accurate records of relevant information is documented in patients' medical notes.
• To be able to advise, negotiate and counsel patients and relatives on the most appropriate treatment.
• To report and arrange repairs/maintenance of equipment.
• To lead best practice in nursing care of patients with Asthma.
• Supporting the Uhsussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
• Supporting the Uhsussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs

Working for our organisation Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.

Person specification Experience/ Qualifications

• Current RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
• BSc Degree in relevant field
• Teaching qualification /experience with an accredited NMC mentorship course
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children including those experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, and immigration problems
• Evidence of change management with relevant management/leadership course
• Independent prescriber
• Master's degree and evidence of working towards
• Counselling and research awareness

Skills

• Clinically competent
• Effective leadership skills
• Organisational skills and forward planning
• Flexibility
• IT literate
• Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance
• Advanced Communication Skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

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