Respiratory Nurse Specialist (ILD)

We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a passion for respiratory Nursing . This role will be mainly covering the Interstitial lung disease service but will be working within the respiratory nurse team so may sometimes cross cover for other respiratory conditions. We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. Please note that this role is a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current line manager. Secondments can't be agreed without your current manager's approval. If you are unable to gain your managers approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.,

• Run a nurse led service for the case management of patients with Interstitial lung disease . Apply specialist practice knowledge and skills to improve the quality of patient care
• Co-ordinate and implement an overall strategy of evidence-based care for a caseload of patients
• Lead and co-ordinate the service alongside the lead consultant.
• Through effective leadership ensure the clinical multidisciplinary team deliver a safe, effective, responsive, caring and well-led service where compassion is embedded, and a positive patient experience is achieved.
• Provide strong professional clinical and managerial leadership and act as a professional role model.
• Works across organisational and professional boundaries.
• Provide specialist education for healthcare professionals.
  
  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.