Respiratory Nurse

Do you have a sound knowledge of respiratory conditions and how integrated working can be usedto support this client group?Are you passionate about empowering your patients?More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join ourteam. Having been awarded as 'Outstanding' in a recent CQC inspection, we are Kent's leadingprovider of NHS services in the community and we are looking for a highly motivated respiratoryspecialist practitioner to join our specialist respiratory team in East Kent.If you successfully secure this post you would work alongside an established multi-disciplinaryteam and in addition hold a caseload of complex patients with a range of respiratory conditionsthat require specialist input. You would autonomously manage the assessment, planning, deliveryand evaluation of patient care and utilise a whole systems approach when supporting admissionavoidance for this client group., As a specialist practitioner, you'll deliver excellent patient care along a care pathway acrossorganisational boundaries; your role will involve acting as a specialist resource and providingeducation to the wider multi-disciplinary team across the health economy. This will include puttingin place management plans for patients who have complex respiratory conditions.In return for your hard work we can offer you a flexible working environment; personaldevelopment and a comprehensive corporate and local induction programme. As a trust, westrongly believe in making sure you have the right support, resources and training to enjoy your joband we provide a range of services to keep you in the best of health.We currently have bases in four localities across East Kent and whilst the you will be based in the Thanet locality, you will be expected to be flexible in your approach and travel toother areas within East Kent when required.The post is for 37.5 hours per week based in our Thanet area

and we will consider a band 6 or aband 5 development looking to achieve a band 6 role if a passion for respiratory care isdemonstrated. We would consider part-time working of 30 hours per week also if requested withworking pattern dependant on service provision.We as a trust will support with learning, development and progression. For further information ofcareer pathways, see link below.

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive ExcellentWe know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiencesWe ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submissionThe data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our
applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to WorkAs a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us bothSee where you can go with KCHFT career pathways