COPD Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday pro rata

Generous NHS pension

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is offering a permanent COPD Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist role across community and secondary care. You will join the Integrated COPD Team to deliver specialist nursing care, education, and support to patients and carers, promoting independence and best practice in line with Trust values.

The post requires an NMC-registered nurse with a nursing degree, substantial post-registration COPD experience, and a flexible, compassionate

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the relevant part of the NMC register.
• Degree qualification in nursing or equivalent training.
• Significant post-registration experience in respiratory or COPD care.
• Completion of preceptorship competencies or equivalent.
• Evidence of supporting learners or colleagues in practice.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care for COPD patients in hospital and community settings.
• Coordinate care with primary and secondary services across sites.
• Deliver education and support to patients and carers to enable self-management.
• Work within the Integrated COPD Team to promote safe, effective care.
• Support alignment with COPD biologics pathway and care pathways.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical nurse expertise

Team collaboration

Patient education

Flexible/rota suitability

Driving licence

Education

NMC registration

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: COPD Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Are you looking for an exciting and diverse role working across community and secondary care?

We have a full-time Respiratory Specialist Nurse role with the opportunity to join the Integrated COPD at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).

This is an ideal opportunity for those who want to develop or further enhance their specialist nursing knowledge and skills within a supportive environment.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and committed nurse to support the delivery of our COPD service.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Integrated COPD Team provides specialist evidence based care and support for patients with COPD within the acute hospital and on-going support, monitoring and education within their homes to promote independence to manage their disease within primary care.

We operate 8am-6pm 7 days a week covering the greater Southampton area and are hugely proud of the rapport we have built with our patients and the trust they have in us. We are integrated with our local trust and are proud of our links with primary care within the city and surrounding areas.

The team will establish contact with patients/carers from the time of initial referral or identification to provide specialist nursing advice and practical, psychosocial support.

Communicate to patients in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about their health and health care.

Manage patient care to ensure patients receive care that works in partnership with other healthcare professionals including referrals to alternative care pathways and treatments as clinically indicated.

We are an active part of the COPD biologics pathway and provide support and troubleshooting advice to patient regarding their treatment.

As a Respiratory Specialist Nurse within the Integrated COPD Team, you will be expected to have excellent communication skills, promote the delivery of a high standard of patient‑centred care and work between organisational boundaries. You will be expected to work across different organisations with the support of a Senior Sister.

You will analyse, monitor and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values. You will be expected to be a coach to our patients, their families, and hospital staff facilitating a better understanding of COPD.

The post holder will require a flexible approach to working patterns and will be required to work to a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments, including the hospital, home visits and on multiple sites.

This position involves frequent travel to client locations. Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
• Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
• Current UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Desirable criteria

• Change Management, clinical practice development
• Multidisciplinary team working
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Organisational/strategic awareness.
• IT training

Trist Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together