Respiratory Nurse Specialist (DRAS)

Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dudley is seeking a motivated Respiratory Nurse to join their specialist team. The role involves assessing and managing treatment for respiratory patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary group in both primary and secondary care. Strong clinical knowledge of respiratory disease and excellent communication skills are essential. This is an opportunity to develop expertise in a patient-focused environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for staff development

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be a 1st level Registered Nurse with proven suitability and experience for the role.
• Ability to work as a member of the respiratory multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory patients and implement/manage treatment.
• Support both admission avoidance and early discharge strategies.
• Liaise with clinicians and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of respiratory disease

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

1st level Registered Nurse

Job description

All past applicants need not apply.

Job Summary

We have a vacancy for a Respiratory Nurse within the Dudley Respiratory Assessment Service for a motivated, innovative and enthusiastic nurse to join our highly skilled specialist team.

The team delivers a high standard of respiratory care within various health care venues and in the patients’ home.

The post involves working with the respiratory multi-disciplinary team in primary care in the community and secondary care to assess patients in the hospital and in their own homes and subsequently implement plans and manage treatment, supporting both admission avoidance and early discharge strategies.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong clinical knowledge of respiratory disease to develop their skills and expertise in respiratory care.

Qualifications

To be considered for this post you must be a 1st level Registered Nurse with proven suitability and experience for the role. The post holder will work as a member of the well-established and successful Dudley Respiratory Assessment Service.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be required to demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and passion for the delivery of high quality, patient focused care for respiratory patients. The role involves assessment of respiratory patients and the implementation and management of treatment which will contribute to both admission avoidance and early discharge strategies.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential as the post holder will be expected to liaise and work closely with clinicians and other healthcare professionals from both primary and secondary care.

Shift Pattern

To work a range of shifts between 8.00am and 7.00pm (over 4 days) for a service that operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year providing specialist support, assessing and implementing care, according to agreed protocols, throughout the patients pathway. To include In-Reach/Outreach, Respiratory Assessment Unit, Outpatient clinics, Nurse-led clinics, Open Access, Spirometry and Community visits.

Our Values

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: LISA OSELAND
Job title: Lead Nurse - Dudley Respiratory Assessment Service
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01384 244383

For informal enquiries - 01384 244383 EXT 3383 - Lisa Oseland