Respiratory Specialist Nurse - RCAS - COPD - Virtual Ward

Hull and East Yorkshire Source: WhatJobs

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

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Person specification

Application Completion

Essential criteria

Clear and comprehensive application demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Evidence of commitment to high-quality, patient-centred respiratory care.
Ability to provide accurate and professional written information.
Commitment to continuous professional development.

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse First level.
Must have up to date NMC registration.
Level 6 Degree (working towards).
Mentorship/ Teaching qualification.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of research undertaken.
ARTP full Spirometry certificate.
Accredited COPD Certificate.
History taking and clinical examination qualification.
Phlebotomy/ Cannulation

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

3 years relevant experience in acute Respiratory medicine.
Experience caring for acutely ill patient needing respiratory support.
Evidence of professional development.
Change management.
Participation in clinical audit.
IT literate.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of changes in practice undertaken.
Protocol/guideline development.
Community care experience.
Using IT systems to capture clinical information.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information clearly and compassionately to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
Ability to build effective therapeutic and professional relationships with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrates empathy, professionalism and a patient-centred approach in all interactions.
Confident in providing education, advice and support, including the use of digital communication and remote monitoring technologies.

Desirable criteria

Experience of delivering education, presentation s or training.
Experience of working across organisational boundaries.
Confidence in using digital health technologies.

Special Attributes and other

Essential criteria

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Flexible approach to working across acute, community and virtual care settings.
Ability to travel independently across the service footprint.
Commitment to maintaining professional registration, continuous professional development and high standards of patient-centred care.

Desirable criteria

Participation in audit, quality improvement or service development initiatives.
Membership of a relevant professional respiratory organisation (e.g. ARNS).

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

Full driving license.
Car Owner inclusive of business insurance

We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.