ILD Respiratory CNS Band 7

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at COVID-19 Vaccination | How to access your vaccine in the Black Country and West Birmingham (blackcountryandwestbirmccg.nhs.uk) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated. Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust's commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold. RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM, Do you want to be part of an innovative organisation that is committed to delivering the best care by the best people? We are looking to appoint people who are as passionate about high quality care as we are. The post holder will be the lead nurse for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) working within the respiratory department and working alongside the respiratory consultants and allied healthcare professionals to provide clinical management and professional leadership in the delivery and development of respiratory services. The post holder will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote, develop and evaluate the clinical respiratory service within Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust thus ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. PLEASE NOTE - THIS VACANCY IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE EARLY IF IT RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS!, + This post requires the successful applicant to be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills, a strong team working ethic and evidence of continual professional development. + The post holder will clinically lead the new Interstitial Lung Disease service, within the respiratory department, working alongside the respiratory consultants and allied healthcare professionals to provide clinical management and professional leadership in the delivery and development of respiratory services. + The post holder will work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote, develop and evaluate the clinical respiratory service within Walsall Hospitals NHS Trust thus ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. + The post holder will be responsible for, and including all matters relating to + The post holder will be working across a variety of hospital settings including outpatient nurse led respiratory clinics, administration of biologics for all patients delivering patient care and education and clinical support of staff. Supporting the new Acute Respiratory Virtual ward. + Nurse-led clinics starting and titrating medications, monitoring bloods, including phlebotomy, and acting on results. Telephone clinics and responding to telephone enquiries.Working for our organisation At Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, our values of Respect ,Compassion, Teamwork & professionalism are commitment to our colleagues and to our patients that we will support and promote a culture based on fairness, respect, honesty, and trust, ensuring that we have consistent leadership behaviours and styles across the Trust. Our vision is to create an engaging place to work in partnership, where we value diverse perspectives and work in an environment in which you feel valued, supported, understood, and developed. Such professional relationships are built on a foundation on trust, honesty and mutual respect. We are committed to welcoming and making everyone feel valued here at WHT., + To work within an extended and expanding role, providing holistic, individualised approach for assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementation, practicing within agreed guidelines and protocols to deliver high quality patient services. + Initiate and develop nurse led services within defined protocols, working closely with primary care and the new Acute Respiratory Virtual ward, ensuring that high standards of nursing care are set and maintained within the respiratory service, monitoring through audit, feedback and review. + Professionally run and coordinate a nurse led respiratory clinic providing expert advice and develop individualised treatment plans where prescribing is appropriately tailored to an accurate ILD respiratory diagnosis. + Within the field of expertise, and organisational policy, request specific clinical tests to establish a diagnosis. + Take part in the delivery of ILD services to patients. Linking up with ED to monitor and review frequent attendees and providing outpatient reviews for all ED attendees and hospital inpatients at 4 weeks as per the guidelines. + To conduct an outpatient clinics for patients with ILD and provide education and care liaising with other clinical staff in line with evidenced based standards and national guidelines. + Continue to provide the best evidenced based care for patients with ILD and liaise with tertiary sites and primary care to develop local services and optimum care in hospital and the community. + To provide quality care to patients with ILD whilst in hospital and continue the excellent links between secondary and primary care together providing a seamless journey within the Walsall respiratory service. Participating in the acute respiratory virtual ward MDT each morning with members of the multidisciplinary team. + To comply with all audit of ILD admissions. To tailor care as per recognised evidence-based recommendations. To work towards KPI achievement in national benchmarking. Leadership and Staff Management Responsibilities. + Practice as a professional nurse with confidence, authority and expertise, and promote professionalism within the respiratory nursing team. To have advanced leadership skills. + Undertakes staff appraisals yearly and ensure all staff have agreed objectives, personal development plans and are compliant with mandatory training. + Coordinate and monitor all nursing staff leave i.e. annual leave, sickness and study. + Actively be involved with service development within the respiratory service. + To undertake audit and produce service reports to disseminate amongst staff and in the monthly respiratory service meetings. + To professionally coordinate a respiratory nurse budget and have awareness of effective use of resources and cost implications demonstrated by optimising staff rotas and effective use of stationery / equipment within the service. + Participate in the update and continual assessment of clinical protocols and policies for the diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory patients. + Be able to prioritise own workload daily with excellent administration skills and coordinate the respiratory nurse team. + Recognise areas of conflict and manage this and promote a healthy working environment. Please note your application will be transferred from the NHS Jobs system to internal Walsall Healthcare Trac System. All correspondence will be sent via Trac Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.

• Please Note that this post may be identified as suitable and a preference given for Internal at Risk Employees
We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment. IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM References from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. When completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover this period. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please review the attached Job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential job requirements. Candidates should be aware that, regardless of country of origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post, will be assessed during the selection process. Referee email addresses should be provided on your application form. Following the closing date, if you have not heard from us within 6 weeks you may assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this job early. Interested applicants are therefore advised to apply as early as possible. If a large number of applicants meet the essential criteria then random selection will be applied. We are committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible and committed to equal opportunities.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021 We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes. We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement. The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment