Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join the respiratory team in a CNS role within the hospital ward setting. You will form part of the wider MDT and carry out various duties as detailed in the accompanying job description as well as being a role model and leader within the team overall. The role is full time and currently involves working Monday to Friday.
Main duties of the job
· To provide high standards of evidenced-based patient centred care to patients of all ages who present with both acute and chronic phases of respiratory problems to the respiratory team in the acute hospital. To lead in a Clinical Nurse Specialist role ensuring practices are delivered to the highest standard.
· To work across respiratory medicine with respiratory patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions and treatments for patient's attending with undifferentiated and undiagnosed respiratory presentations. This includes the ordering and interpretation of tests and investigations, utilising agreed care protocols.
· To enhance the patient experience by administering a holistic approach to patient care, providing leadership and clinical support to medical and nursing staff, acting as a role model within the scope of professional practice.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description which will provide details on the main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
* Must be a registered Nurse in the UK on part 2 of the NMC register or equivalent Allied Health Professional
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* COPD/asthma diploma/degree training/evidence of qualifications specific to respiratory medicine
* Independent nonmedical prescriber
Desirable criteria
* Must have at least 2 years post registration experience at band 6
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
* Significant post registration experience with previous experience in respiratory medicine environment
* Understanding of professional nursing issues
* Evidence of leadership qualities
* Evidence of knowledge of local and national policy relating to respiratory medicine
* Evidence of working autonomously and at a senior level
* Evidence of managing risk
* Evidence of time management skills and upholding professional standards
* Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
* Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working
Desirable criteria
* Experience of conducting clinical audit
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
* Evidence of extended clinical skills
* Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and carers
* Understanding of clinical governance and ability to assist in establishing systems
* Evidence of leadership in the area of specialist interest
* Evidence of ability of teaching to develop others in the team
* Organisational abilities and excellent time management skills
* Ability to manage own and team workload, prioritise work, delegate where appropriate and work well in a challenging environment
* Sound knowledge of the use of IT resources relevant to the role
Desirable criteria
* Assertive, selfconfident and proactive
* Evidence of clinical audit
* Evidence of designing/implementing policies
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.