Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our Asthma team.
You will have a keen interest in the field of respiratory care with experience post nursing qualification. You will provide valuable support to patients who have been admitted to hospital with an exacerbation of asthma or who are under the care of the asthma clinic based at Salford Royal; you will also act as a role model to staff working outside of the expert team.
You must be a highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Having the drive, vision, and initiative to motivate others and meet the demands of the service is essential. You will be experienced at maintaining patient records and databases and have knowledge of the current respiratory pathways.
This post is a permanent post and to ensure that the requirements of the service are met, is full time. There may be a requirement to work within the community clinic setting. Whilst experience working within the respiratory specialty is desirable, this is not an essential requirement as full training will be given
Main duties of the job
- You will be expected to work collaboratively with patients and professional staff delivering high quality care in both the hospital and community settings.
- You will be expected to visit patients in the acute setting to undertake a review of their asthma, and where appropriate suggest amended plans of care and follow up.
- You will be expected to work in the asthma biological injection clinic and other outpatient clinics following a period of training and supervision.
- In addition to being a qualified nurse, the successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate excellent computer/ IT skills to include Microsoft Office Package, and be enthusiastic about the field of smoking cessation and health promotion.
- Experience in clinical audit and data collection is desirable. You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, have an understanding of managing your own caseload, demonstrate effective teamwork and participate in ongoing audit programmes.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview, you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
- Registered General Nurse
Desirable
- Post graduate training/ courses in specific areas appropriate to the post
Professional Registration
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in line with a detailed development portfolio
- Appropriate level of post registration experience
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills (in specific clinical area)
- Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills
Desirable
- Membership of relevant specialist interest group
- Audit experience
- Leadership experience
- Previous experience in a senior role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and the ability to complete a task
- Ability to work autonomously within a clinical area with senior support
- To comprehend and work within trust policies
- Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Teaching, supervision and appraisal skills and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
- Registered General Nurse
Desirable
- Post graduate training/ courses in specific areas appropriate to the post
Professional Registration
Essential
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in line with a detailed development portfolio
- Appropriate level of post registration experience
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills (in specific clinical area)
- Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills
Desirable
- Membership of relevant specialist interest group
- Audit experience
- Leadership experience
- Previous experience in a senior role
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
- Proven organisational skills including time management, effective delegation and prioritisation and the ability to complete a task
- Ability to work autonomously within a clinical area with senior support
- To comprehend and work within trust policies
- Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Teaching, supervision and appraisal skills and experience
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.
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.
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).