Overview
Join to apply for the COPD nurse specialist role at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The COPD team has an exciting opportunity within its service. We are looking for a dynamic nurse to compliment our already established team. We are looking for a kind, dedicated team member with a keen interest in COPD care.
Responsibilities
* Provide care, guidance and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals managing COPD in inpatient wards and outpatient clinic settings.
* Assess and care plan, medication review, support, referrals (both secondary and primary care), educating patients, families and caregivers and coordinating care.
* Support consultant colleagues in clinics and participate in regular MDT meetings to optimise care.
* Work independently and as part of the MDT after a supernumerary period and participate in continuous education opportunities.
* Participate in audit and service development.
* Provide specialist input for patients where their primary reason for admission may be COPD-related or where COPD impacts management.
* Review patients with COPD in a specialist outpatient setting in a nurse clinic; support consultant COPD specialist clinics; refer patients to MDT members across primary and secondary care; attend specialist MDTs.
* Actively take part in clinical audit to improve patient care.
Qualifications and Skills
* Respiratory experience of 2 years is essential.
* Competent IT skills.
* Clear communication and documentation skills.
Working Pattern and Locations
The role will require working across City and Queen Medical Centre campuses. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of the MDT after a supernumerary period. There are opportunities for continuous education once in post.
About NUH
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. We are committed to diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world‑class healthcare.
How to Apply and Contact
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephanie Holliday, COPD nurse specialist lead
Email: stephanie.holliday@nhs.net
Telephone: 07812268146
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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