Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Respiratory Nurse Specialist to work within our team. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic nurse with a passion for caring for those with respiratory illness. The service provides inpatient cover to Aintree Hospital, performs inpatient COPD and asthma reviews, home oxygen assessments, nebuliser trials, and nurse-led outpatient clinics for COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and oxygen. We also provide home visits to patients and work closely with medical, therapy, and primary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of RNS to provide ward cover to the hospital: assess inpatients diagnosed with a variety of respiratory conditions and advise & implement management plans for these patients.
• Complete home oxygen assessments and review oxygen prescriptions of both inpatients and outpatients, including home visits.
• Complete assessment and provide discharge bundles for patients admitted with exacerbations of their airway disease.
• Run nurse-led outpatient clinics—supported by B7 colleagues.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Contribute to teaching and clinical supervision.
• Be involved in service development projects.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ respiratory experience.
• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge in respiratory care.
• Evidence of post registration training and a willingness to learn and develop clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to provide education and advice to patients, carers and health care professionals.
• Driving licence and access to a car.

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