Job Title: Respiratory Nurse /PhysioSpecialistBand 7Salary: AfC Band 7 + Fringe HCABase: Harpenden Memorial HospitalHours: 22.5 hours per week, including weekendsPermanent, part timeMain duties of the jobWest Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is expanding and looking for an enthusiastic forward thinking respiratory nurse/physio specialistWe are a large, friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team and are based in Hemel Hempstead providing care for patients in West Hertfordshire. We work predominantly in the community with patients who have long term respiratory condition COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, ILD and OSA.The service is undergoing exciting integration with our Acute Care colleagues at West Herts Hospitals Trust. As such existing pathways and new areas are being reviewed and developed, opening new opportunities for staff to work in clinical areas like 7-day Airways Virtual Hospital, attend specialty MDTs, complex NIV and Sleep, as well as continue providing Nurse/Physio specialty clinics, HOSAR, amongst others.About usJust as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!We can offer you:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme T&C's apply
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
RN Level 1 registration with the NMC/HCPC
* Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
* Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
* Possession of a degree or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
* Experience of working with respiratory patients
* Experience of working within a community setting.
* Demonstrates ability to managing change
OtherEssential
* Current license to drive a car and in possession of a car
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
* A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
* Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
* Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care
* Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group
* Computer skills i.e. Word, data- bases email, internet
Person SpecificationEducation/QualificationEssential
* RN Level 1 registration with the NMC/HCPC
* Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
* Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
* Possession of a degree or equivalent
ExperienceEssential
* Experience of working with respiratory patients
* Experience of working within a community setting.
* Demonstrates ability to managing change
OtherEssential
* Current license to drive a car and in possession of a car
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
* A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
* Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
* Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care
* Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
* Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group
* Computer skills i.e. Word, data- bases email, internet
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