Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner - Respiratory

Provide specialist respiratory intervention and support the multidisciplinary team with assessment and development of holistic management plans.

Assess respiratory patients with a wide range of presentations, including complex physical and psychological conditions.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions, including:COPDBronchiectasisInterstitial Lung Disease (ILD)AsthmaOxygen therapy

Be familiar with and apply local and national clinical guidelines relating to respiratory conditions.

Join a demanding but rewarding role offering a wide variety of experience and opportunities to develop new clinical skills.

Enhance your professional portfolio through varied clinical experience.

Receive dedicated support for professional development across two organisations rated "Good" and "Outstanding" in their most recent CQC inspections.

Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme.Access and be actively supported with ongoing learning and professional development.

Work predominantly Monday to Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm.There is a longer-term plan to introduce a 7-day service.

The role is based within Frimley Health, at Farnham Community Hospital. The service covers North-East Hampshire, Farnham and Surrey Heath.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12; - Degree in nursing or demonstrable experience at this level; - Teaching / assessment programme

Desirable: - Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete.

Skills and Knowledge

Desirable: - Advanced clinical assessment skills

Experience

Desirable: - CBG / ABG interpretation; - Previous community nursing experience

Special Requirements