Respiratory Specialist Nurse

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: NHS
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We have an exciting opportunity for a

Respiratory Specialist Nurse

to join our

Primary Care

team for the London Region. This is a brand new role and you will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload in a unique setting.

The London region currently covers six sites including HMP Belmarsh, HMP Thameside, Heathrow IRC, HMP Pentonville, HMP Wormwood Scrubs, and HMP Brixton.

In this role, you will be working across all sites with the possibility to work from home 1 day a week.

Hours : Monday to Friday - 9.00 to 17.00

This position is full-time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £58,025 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main Duties of the Job As a

Respiratory Specialist Nurse , your responsibilities will vary. You will:

Act as a specialist practitioner in the assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory disease (COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Bronchiectasis) and collaborate with other healthcare professionals under the NMOC framework.

Conduct specialist respiratory holistic assessments to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all aspects of patient care including QoF, referrals to specialist pathways, and developing individualized treatment/care plans.

Conduct Annual Long Term Condition (Respiratory) reviews in line with Health in Justice 7A indicators and service specifications.

Offer health promotion advice and support to patients with respiratory disease including smoking cessation where appropriate.

If you are interested in

career development , we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both

internal and external options

for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there

we also offer:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About Us The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated

We act with integrity

We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements

Current NMC registration as 1st Level Registered Nurse or equivalent

Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) and its application

Assessor/supervisor/ENB 998 or equivalent training

Degree/diploma or on pathway/equivalent

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities As a

Respiratory Nurse Specialist

working within Health in Justice (HiJ), you will focus on the autonomous assessment, management, review, and supportive care of patients living with a respiratory diagnosis including COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, and Asthma. This will include admission avoidance and supporting patients and staff post-discharge from hospital as well. You will work across the London region within our HiJ establishments and support developing robust respiratory pathways and quality improvement projects.

Applicants will demonstrate extensive respiratory knowledge with appropriate post-registration qualifications and excellent communication skills. An understanding of the current drivers in respiratory care nationally to transform services is an essential requirement. Quality improvement and patient safety is a core ethos of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, up to £58,025 per annum.

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