Respiratory Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for providing; supporting and developing the delivery of high quality; evidence based Respiratory clinical practice throughout the local community, in health centre clinics and patients' homes. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the lead Respiratory consultant, GPs, nursing colleagues, Physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
The ability to travel effectively across the boroughs is necessary, including home visits
For further information please contact Pavita Lall, Long Term Conditions Operational lead via email [email protected], 1. To further develop BHR Respiratory services in partnership with Key Stakeholders.
2. To provide high-quality leadership qualities for the BHR Respiratory team by having and implementing organisational knowledge relating to trust protocols and procedures and supporting all to adhere to them.
3. Support the development of high - quality respiratory care throughout the respiratory care pathways, supporting others to do the same through integrated and collaborative working.
4. The respiratory care/education will be delivered in local NHS or community venues, in the patient's own home or residence, as individual or group sessions as appropriate.
5. To be responsible for own and others caseload management
6. To participate in the trusts appraisal and supervision system and support others to do the same.
7. To keep accurate and up to date patient records in accordance with local trust, professional body, and legal requirements
8. To participate in and ensure effective risk management behaviours across the BHR Respiratory Service by accident/ incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the trust register.
9. To line manage, supervise and appraise junior members of staff and support the development of staff under direct supervision., NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system., 5. Be responsible for providing, supporting and developing the delivery of high quality; evidence based respiratory clinical practice throughout the local community.
6. Be responsible for the delivery and further development of the BHR Respiratory Service including the delivery of Education programmes for people living with respiratory conditions.
7. Further develop education programmes for the population across BHR supporting patients (carers and their families) to actively participate in self- management of their respiratory conditions to optimise their own health and well-being.
8. Promote independence through high quality and effective leadership; the post holder will demonstrate active leadership skills in their work with the BHR Respiratory Service Team members, that embraces effective team-work through identification of common and individual aims for the service.
9. Will support the development of high quality care throughout the Respiratory pathways supporting others to do the same.
10. Will promote effective self-management of patients to aim to prevent
unnecessary hospital admissions and improve quality of life for people living with ll be a source of and provide respiratory information and education for NELFT community services to follow this ethos
11. Will have a commitment to collaborative integrated working and actively support and liaise with other health professionals and agencies.
12. This role will include assisting in the organisation and management of local respiratory services which will include evaluating local service provision to inform resource and caseload management, the undertaking of benchmarking exercise against national guidelines and NELFT/service clinical audit
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
+ Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with excellent communication skills, who is able to work autonomously, as part of the team and to be an integral member of the wider Respiratory teams in supporting people managing the complexities of respiratory management.
The postholder will be involved in facilitating patient pulmonary rehab program, having a sound knowledge of the principles of respiratory/COPD management and care and a keen interest in professional development & advancing with technology. Therefore, experience of teaching and good IT skills is essential., 1. Be a Registered clinician on the NMC register and hold a first Degree or equivalent experience.
2. Have a teaching or mentoring qualification or experience.
3. Have evidence of ongoing personal/professional development in Respiratory at degree level or above.
4. Be a non-medical Prescriber (or with a commitment to working towards this)

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video