Community Respiratory Diagnostics Nurse

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a clinician to deliver diagnostic spirometry in Coventry through the CGL Coventry project, integrating care across primary and secondary sectors.

You will work with Community COPD Service and Respiratory Physiology, provide clinical advice, assessment, and support for patients with respiratory conditions; the role lasts 1 year and 10 weeks. A driving licence and immunisation records are required.

Qualifications

• Must provide evidence of a valid Full UK driving license.
• Immunisation and vaccination report required.
• Experience in respiratory assessment and management would be advantageous.
• Ability to work across primary and secondary care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic spirometry to clients of Change Grow Live Coventry.
• Provide clinical advice, assessment and support for patients with respiratory conditions.
• Collaborate with clinicians at CGL, Community COPD Service and Respiratory Physiology at UHCW to ensure integrated care.

Job description

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to deliver diagnostic spirometry to the clients of Change Grow Live (CGL) Coventry, the commissioned drug and alcohol treatment provider. The successful post holder will conduct clinics in CGL Coventry to diagnose respiratory conditions and advise accordingly on their management. The innovative project is paving the way for tackling health inequalities and bringing care to the most vulnerable within society. This trailblazing project, funded by the ICB (Integrated Care Board), enables us to deliver care to those who typically do not engage with primary or secondary care, aiming to increase early diagnosis and reduce drug related deaths. The post holder will integrate across primary and secondary care. Support to be successful in this role will be provided by clinicians at CGL and the Community COPD Service and Respiratory Physiology department at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire.

The post-holder will need to provide evidence of a valid Full UK driving license and must have access to their own vehicle for work purposes.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

The post holder will be required to work closely with other clinicians and healthcare professionals, providing clinical advice, assessment and support for patients with respiratory conditions.

• The post duration is 1 year and 10 weeks

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer. - to be added in to additional contract details

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.

Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nichola Wade Job title: Lead Nurse Community COPD Service Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 964167