Overview
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We are a happy, supportive multidisciplinary team based in the West area of Cornwall, primarily looking after patients with chronic lung disease and breathlessness. We work closely with GPs and the acute hospital sites to help patients stay independent and healthy at home, supporting them to understand and manage their symptoms and enjoy the best quality of life.
We have a current vacancy for a motivated band 6 clinician (Nurse or AHP) who either has experience in respiratory care or would like to specialise in the field. This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Responsibilities include:
* Assessing patients with chronic respiratory disease in their own home or community clinic.
* Advising primary care or other generalists in specialist management of respiratory patients.
* Monitoring disease progression and clinical need through arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, spirometry.
* Specialist management of symptoms such as chronic breathlessness, airway secretions, cough and medicines optimisation.
* Home oxygen assessment and review of prescriptions, both long-term and ambulatory.
* Integrated working with other specialist HCPs within the team (OT, physio, SLT, dietetics, support workers and administrator) and wider system (GPs, practice and community nursing and therapies, acute site clinicians and consultants) to share skills and ensure the patient receives seamless care.
* Contributing to NHS community and mental health services as a provider in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering care to improve physical and mental health and providing specialist support to people with dementia or learning disabilities.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this area. Our Trust employs over 4,000 people including doctors, nurses, therapists, admin and support staff. We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases, with some staff based in 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and be a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. In the summer and holidays the area sees more visitors, which increases service demand. For a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role, please view the supporting documents.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Health Care Provider
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