Registered Nurse

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is recruiting a Respiratory Nurse Specialist to support patients with chronic respiratory conditions, including interstitial lung disease (ILD). You will work across clinics, inpatients, and patients' homes to deliver person-centred care.

This role is 36 hours per week with part-time considered for the right candidate. A First Level Registered Nurse with a UK NMC pin and experience in chronic disease management or palliative care is required, plus a driving licence.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse with a valid UK NMC Pin.
• Post-registration experience in chronic disease management and/or palliative care.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to patients' homes across the region.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing interventions to maximise quality of life for patients.
• Balance your week between clinics, home visits and face-to-face consultations.
• Educate and inspire colleagues across the organisation and health & social care partnerships.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Respiratory Nurse Specialist

36 HRS PER WEEK

(part-time considered for right candidate)

Why Join Us?

You won\u2019t just be \"filling a post\" you will be central in providing support for patients living with chronic respiratory conditions, specifically those facing the challenges of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).

As a key member of our specialist team, you\u2019ll have the autonomy to:

• Directly Improve Lives: Deliver specialist nursing interventions that maximise quality of life for your patients.


• Innovate Care: Balance your week between face-to-face consultations, clinics and home visits, ensuring care is person centred.


• Shape the Future: Act as an expert resource, educating and inspiring fellow healthcare professionals across the organisation and health & social care partnerships.

What We Offer You

We are committed to your growth and wellbeing. When you join NHS Tayside, you gain access to:

• Full Specialist Training: Even if you don\u2019t have respiratory experience, we provide a comprehensive training programme to help you transition into this specialist role.


• Career Progression: Annual personal development reviews and access to further university-level education to support your journey toward becoming a Senior Specialist Nurse.

What You Bring

• The Credentials: You are a First Level Registered Nurse with a valid UK NMC Pin.


• The Experience: You have extensive post-registration experience, including experience in chronic disease management and/or palliative care with a passion for continuous professional development.


• The Spirit: You are a natural leader with the interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively and support a multidisciplinary team.


• You hold a full driving licence, as reaching our patients in their homes is a vital part of the role in addition to working flexibly across both Ninewells and Perth Royal Infirmary.

Are you ready to progress your nursing career?

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.