Respiratory Nurse Specialist
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
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Job summary
Part-Time 18.75 hours/week (0.5fte). Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our dynamic integrated respiratory nurse team, delivering a high quality service for patients within Monmouthshire locality.
Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and be committed to delivering and developing our well-established community service.
The role involves undertaking treatment optimisation, clinical oxygen assessments and reviews in both the patient's home and the clinic setting.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of nursing practice across primary and community care populations working within the Primary Care. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence based practice for patients presenting with a respiratory condition, and the provision of preventative health care.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing knowledge support to other health care professionals and provide advice for patients/carer and family with Long term respiratory conditions and those requiring oxygen therapy.
As an autonomous practitioner the post holder is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.
In addition, they will work collaboratively within the Primary and Community Healthcare Team and other respiratory nurse specialists to meet the needs of all patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
Responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient needs. The post holder will assist in the implementation of Health care policies and will promote evidence based practice and act as an accountable role model. They will work clinically alongside members of the Nursing Team and wider multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the provision of effective, efficient, appropriate quality evidence based care to patients.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Date posted
19 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,922 to £43,257 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-NMR673-0924
Job locations
Caldicot Health Centre
Caer Mawr Road
Caldicot
NP26 4EW
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Caldicot Health Centre
Caer Mawr Road
Caldicot
NP26 4EW
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