Respiratory Specialist Nurse – North West London Permanent

Respiratory Specialist Nurse – North West London

Our client is a leading provider of medical gases and equipment to the UK Healthcare system. As a leader in this increasingly important field, their goal is to empower healthcare professionals by providing products and services that are designed with patient safety and treatment efficacy in mind. They have a comprehensive selection of specialist services that can help reduce the risks associated with using medical gases in a clinical environment.

The key purpose of this role is to deliver a commissioned respiratory service within the Hounslow Borough. You will work with other Respiratory Nurses and Physiotherapists with specialist input from the Senior lead team and respiratory consultant to ensure that the service meets KPI’s. The role holder will be required to manage their own caseload, promote the Home Oxygen Service Assessment and Review (HOASR), Specialists Nurse and supportive discharge services locally to increase appropriate referrals. You will also contribute to the development of the team as a source of respiratory expertise within the ICS.

The position reports to the Team Lead. The service is part of the wider clinical services and includes Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Assessment & Review and Specialist nurse pathways.

As such, you will interact with a wide customer group including patients and their families/carers, GP’s, Community Nurses, Respiratory physicians, Care homes and Social Care Teams.

Qualifications required:

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration or Paramedic/Physiotherapy qualification
• Significant experience in respiratory medicine (possibly from ITU/A&E)
• Ideally, track record of educating patients in self-management of their condition and devising individualised care plans
• Experience of managing patients with COPD, both acute and chronic ongoing management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Innovative with an openness to constantly improve the service
• High patient orientation
• Teaching and coaching skills

An excellent remuneration package will be provided to the successful candidate.

Please apply online or contact CHASE for further information on 0131 553 6644.

Reference number: 32603