Community Respiratory Nurse

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

The Community Respiratory Team is a dynamic and responsive multidisciplinary team (MDT) that supports patients with moderate to severe COPD within Glasgow City in their own homes. The team includes Physiotherapists, Nurses, OT, Pharmacist, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Business Support and Leadership roles. The post holder will work as a specialist respiratory nurse within the on call team, supporting more junior staff with supervision and TURAS. The role requires being able to work independently, using clinical judgement for patient prioritisation and management, and to collaborate with the Respiratory Early Supported Discharge (ESD) team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation team and Consultants.

Duration, location and working pattern

• Full time post (36 hours per week) and part time post (22 hours per week).
• Salary will be pro rata for part time posts.
• Shift pattern: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 16:30, with potential for future weekend work.
• Based at Woodside Health and Care Centre.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake and provide clinical leadership assessment of patient needs, and implement and evaluate evidence based programmes of care.
• Act as a specialist resource for clinical management of patients.
• Serve as a role model through professional leadership and demonstration of competent practice.
• Act as an effective change agent, integrating research and audit into clinical practice.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and experience required

Essential

• Registered Nurse (First Level) with relevant post registration experience.
• Respiratory or relevant clinical experience.
• Ability to complete the agreed training pathway to develop CNS role.
• Experience working with patient/user/carer groups or ability to relate to them.
• Skills to communicate learning on an interpersonal level and in presentations.
• Flexible approach suitable for a national programme while delivering a local service.
• Willingness to travel to regional and national events.
• Car driver licence.

Desirable

• Appropriate post registration qualification.

What we offer

• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e learning and classroom based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Work life balance is important to us and we are committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications in the recruitment and selection process.