Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our developing Respiratory Service. We are looking to recruit a motivated, forward thinking Respiratory Specialist Nurse to join our team at Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust. The successful applicant will play a key role in the management, care and support of patients within the respiratory service both within an outpatient and inpatient environment, and will help the team identify and refer suitable patients to be managed via the respiratory virtual ward.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Respiratory Specialist Team and will be responsible for assessing, implementing and monitoring care of respiratory patients within the inpatient and out patient settings.
The post holder will deliver nurse led clinics and demonstrate a high level of practical skill in specialist procedures to benefit patient care.
The post holder will provide support to patients and carers ensuring the appropriate education to meet their physical, psychological and social needs, referring to other agencies as appropriate
The post holder will be a point of contact for patients within the respiratory department and will act as a resource to other professionals to optimise patient health, reduce risk and manage any issues related to respiratory conditions.
The post holder will case find suitable patients who can be cared for under the respiratory virtual ward within the hospital and ED settings to help prevent acute hospital admissions where appropriate.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD.
Advert date: 24th August 2023
Closing date: 10th September 2023
Shortlisting date: 12th September 2023
Interview date: 21st September 2023
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached. Please apply at your earliest convenience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached JD.
Advert date: 24th August 2023
Closing date: 10th September 2023
Shortlisting date: 12th September 2023
Interview date: 21st September 2023
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached. Please apply at your earliest convenience.
Person Specification
Clinical Skill
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Significant experience at Band 6 within Acute Respiratory Medicine
- CPD within Respiratory Speciality
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing
- Evidence of autonomous working
- Experience of quality improvement/service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of post grad CPD
- Mentorship or Teaching Qualification
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Respiratory CPD
- Respiratory Level 7 Module
- MSC
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 or above for 2 years post registration
- Experience of managing acutely unwell patients
- Understanding of respiratory disease
Desirable
- Respiratory Nurse Specialist Experience
- Respiratory MSC or relevant modules
- Able to travel between sites
Person Specification
Clinical Skill
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Significant experience at Band 6 within Acute Respiratory Medicine
- CPD within Respiratory Speciality
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing
- Evidence of autonomous working
- Experience of quality improvement/service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of post grad CPD
- Mentorship or Teaching Qualification
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Respiratory CPD
- Respiratory Level 7 Module
- MSC
Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 6 or above for 2 years post registration
- Experience of managing acutely unwell patients
- Understanding of respiratory disease
Desirable
- Respiratory Nurse Specialist Experience
- Respiratory MSC or relevant modules
- Able to travel between sites
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).
