Community Respiratory Nurse Specialist

NHS; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health trust is seeking a passionate Respiratory Nurse to join its BREATHE service. This role involves managing a clinical caseload of patients with various respiratory conditions, providing specialist support and education. The successful candidate will work autonomously in the community, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and seamless service delivery. This position promises opportunities for professional development within an innovative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent knowledge of COPD and management of acute respiratory patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient and family communication.
• Ability to effectively network and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload of patients with respiratory conditions.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans in a community setting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings for patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Ability to work autonomously

Understanding of clinical governance

Sound IT skills

Education

Graduate level education

Diploma/Degree in Respiratory Disease

Professional teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

A community health trust is seeking a passionate Respiratory Nurse to join its BREATHE service. This role involves managing a clinical caseload of patients with various respiratory conditions, providing specialist support and education. The successful candidate will work autonomously in the community, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective patient care and seamless service delivery. This position promises opportunities for professional development within an innovative and supportive environment.