Associate Respiratory Nurse Specialist/Respiratory Physiotherapist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our established specialist respiratory team for an experienced nurse / physiotherapist. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to develop in the role as associate clinical nurse specialist / specialist respiratory physiotherapist.

A high level of clinical decision making is required for this post therefore sound theoretical and practical knowledge relating to respiratory care is required from an experienced nurse / physiotherapist who strives to maintain clinical excellence.

The role will involve daily coordination of the respiratory specialist service and caseload management of this group of patients within both clinic and ward environment.

You will need excellent communication skills be able to deliver education and advice to patients, carers and health care professionals and be able to demonstrate your ability to work and make clinical decisions autonomously.

Main duties of the job

You will promote and develop high standards of care and work within the respiratory team supporting patients with respiratory conditions.

You will work in close collaboration with the respiratory department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway of care. This will include providing care in the ward and outpatient setting and communicating closely with primary care services.

This role is ideal for a nurse or physiotherapist with at least 2 years respiratory experience, with the drive and enthusiasm to be part of expanding respiratory specialist service.

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

04 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-MED-BR-1094-A

Job locations

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached job description and personal specification for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached job description and personal specification for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC or HCPC

Training/Qualifications

Desirable

Respiratory course
Assessment and consultation course

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working in respiratory

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC or HCPC

Training/Qualifications

Desirable

Respiratory course
Assessment and consultation course

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working in respiratory

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.

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