Respiratory Nurse Specilaist

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Leeds is seeking a Respiratory Nurse Specialist. The role involves providing high-quality care to respiratory patients in their homes, working within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should be qualified Respiratory Nurse Specialists with a passion for delivering care in the community. The position requires flexibility to work a 7-day service and travel across the city.

Qualifications

• Qualified Respiratory Nurse Specialist with respiratory experience.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Natural leader with flexibility to work within a 7-day service.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care to patients with COPD and new non-invasive ventilation.
• Adapt to changing demands and workload in a dynamic team environment.
• Support patients through symptom management in their homes.

Skills

Respiratory care

Holistic patient care

Leadership in healthcare

Education

Qualified Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Respiratory Nurse Specialist with respiratory experience and a passion for providing the best possible care to patients in their home. The Home Ward Respiratory provides an enhanced package of healthcare to respiratory patients in their own homes for a time limited period. The aim of the service is to prevent hospital admissions and facilitate early supported discharge home. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team comprising specialist nurses, physiotherapists and clinical support workers supporting patients through an acute episode by management of their symptoms and provision of an enhanced care package within their own home.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care to patients predominantly with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) alongside patients who have been discharged from hospital with oxygen and support patients discharged with new non-invasive ventilation.
• Contribute to service development within a dynamic, forward-thinking team.
• Adapt to changing demands and workload; demonstrate leadership and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support patients through an acute episode by managing symptoms and delivering an enhanced care package in the home.
• Assist in travel across the city or region as the role requires; travel independently and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualified Respiratory Nurse Specialist with respiratory experience.
• Passion for delivering high-quality care to patients in the community setting.
• Natural leader with the ability to work flexibly within a 7-day service.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to service development.

Working for the Trust

The Home Ward Respiratory service operates as a 7-day service from 8.00am to 6.30pm. The role requires travel across the city and access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust provides a range of community-based health services across the city, delivering care in patients' homes, local health centres and community hospitals, in partnership with local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

About the Organisation

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, with a focus on delivering high-quality care. In our most recent CQC evaluation, our Adult Services were rated “Outstanding” for caring and overall rating was “Good”.