Job summary
The Children's Respiratory Specialist Nurse will act as a resource to other professionals by utilising expert knowledge and skills and provide specialist asthma advise to children and their families on request/referral. This includes supporting GP practices as part of the Asthma Support Program, as well as driving the asthma friendly school project within the Borough. The post holder will focus on enabling other professionals to provide asthma support to children and young people in Ealing, by raising awareness, improving care and help to reduce school absences and hospital admissions, so that all children and young people can lead a full and active life and to reach their full potential.
If you are an experienced registered paediatric/ respiratory nurse with a qualification in the management of asthma, committed to the provision of high quality asthma care and the sharing of best practice, this post could be the next step in your professional development.
Main duties of the job
Community-based health care in Ealing is provided by Ealing Community Partners.
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a competent and motivated individual with a dynamic approach to meeting the needs of the large and diverse population across Ealing. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 7 Paediatric Respiratory Specialist Nurse with an interest in asthma.
The main objectives of the Ealing Paediatric Asthma Service is to improve care and reduce exacerbation of asthma through education. In addition the post has a consultative function for GP's and identified high risk children.
Working as part of the wider Children's Specialist Community Nursing Service, the post holder will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner providing expert clinical care, education, and support to patients and their families, ensuring comprehensive asthma management and improving overall health outcomes . Together with the North West London Asthma Network the nurse will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, schools, and other community services to deliver a coordinated approach to asthma care working alongside Paediatricians, primary care and other partners.
The post holder will be based at Carmelita House, but requires to travel across the borough of Ealing, so having access to a car is desirable.
About us
You will be working as part of a supportive team with access to a wide range of NHS benefits including discounts, pension and various learning and development opportunities.
This role sits within Ealing Community Partners, employment is through CNWL NHS Foundation Trust.
Staff is able to access learning and development through both Trusts.
Both Trusts are committed to staff well being and work /life balance.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The aim of this post is to deliver community-based paediatric asthma support that raises awareness, improves care and helps to reduce admissions and re-admissions for children with asthma in the London Borough of Ealing.
The post holder will facilitate multi-professional working across the community care pathways.
The post holder will provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and professionals. This will include:
- Developing and maintaining clinical guidelines, protocols and policies in relation to paediatric asthma.
- Leading by example as an expert practitioner.
- Providing Asthma education and training to wider partners and children and families.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across primary and community care settings.
- To work closely with local schools, GP surgeries and community organisations to improve childrens inhaler use and ensure treatment complies with best practice.
- To be accountable for the local delivery of relevant Key performance Indicators (KPIs)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Asthma Specialist Nurse has a clear focus on improving the care of children and young people and will act as a resource to other professionals by utilising expert knowledge and skills and provide specialist asthma advise and support to children and their families when required, to support them managing their asthma from diagnosis to transition to adult services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The aim of this post is to deliver community-based paediatric asthma support that raises awareness, improves care and helps to reduce admissions and re-admissions for children with asthma in the London Borough of Ealing.
The post holder will facilitate multi-professional working across the community care pathways.
The post holder will provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and professionals. This will include:
- Developing and maintaining clinical guidelines, protocols and policies in relation to paediatric asthma.
- Leading by example as an expert practitioner.
- Providing Asthma education and training to wider partners and children and families.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across primary and community care settings.
- To work closely with local schools, GP surgeries and community organisations to improve childrens inhaler use and ensure treatment complies with best practice.
- To be accountable for the local delivery of relevant Key performance Indicators (KPIs)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Asthma Specialist Nurse has a clear focus on improving the care of children and young people and will act as a resource to other professionals by utilising expert knowledge and skills and provide specialist asthma advise and support to children and their families when required, to support them managing their asthma from diagnosis to transition to adult services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Children's nurse
- Relevant post-registration qualifications, e.g. paediatrics or asthma/respiratory care
- Formal training and accreditation or experience to master's level preferably within a paediatric asthma field.
- Post registration experience with in a relevant area, e.g. paediatrics and asthma/respiratory care.
- Working proactively with practitioners from own or other profession who are experienced in this area, together with relevant short courses and self-study
Desirable
- Independent prescriber Nurse
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the specialty
- Experience in teaching in formal and informal settings on a Trust wide or network basis
- Experience in working within protocols, delivering key performance indicators and meeting targets
- Able to understand and use research, evaluation and audit in practice
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the scope of Professional Practice.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate principles, which can affect service developments
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of patients and professionals
- Organise one's own work and practice accordingly and to identify and maintain support networks.
- Willingness to undertake further training to enhance scope of Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Children's nurse
- Relevant post-registration qualifications, e.g. paediatrics or asthma/respiratory care
- Formal training and accreditation or experience to master's level preferably within a paediatric asthma field.
- Post registration experience with in a relevant area, e.g. paediatrics and asthma/respiratory care.
- Working proactively with practitioners from own or other profession who are experienced in this area, together with relevant short courses and self-study
Desirable
- Independent prescriber Nurse
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge relating to the specialty
- Experience in teaching in formal and informal settings on a Trust wide or network basis
- Experience in working within protocols, delivering key performance indicators and meeting targets
- Able to understand and use research, evaluation and audit in practice
- Maintain a personal, professional profile, identifying role and skill developments in line with the scope of Professional Practice.
- Able to demonstrate flexibility in clinical situations
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Can demonstrate principles, which can affect service developments
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of patients and professionals
- Organise one's own work and practice accordingly and to identify and maintain support networks.
- Willingness to undertake further training to enhance scope of Practice
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).
