An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Respiratory Nurse/ Respiratory Physiotherapist to join the Integrated Respiratory Team at Bromley Healthcare on an 11-month fixed term contract. This role is mainly clinical including completing triage, assessment and review for patients with chronic respiratory conditions (COPD, ILD, bronchiectasis etc.), long term oxygen therapy and ambulatory oxygen therapy. The team also has a prophylactic antibiotic pathway alongside the Princess Royal which you will contribute to as well as a biologics pathway which is under development.Non-clinical duties include the supervision of junior members of staff and students and facilitating ongoing training to the team.
- To assess and treat patients who are on the oxygen pathway following relevant guidelines
- To assess patients with chronic lung diseases holistically and develop appropriate management strategies
- To prevent hospital admissions by providing ongoing individualised self-management plans to support optimal self-care in adherence to local and BTS/NICE/COPD guideleines
- To provide specialist advice to other health care professionals within the Community Health Locality Teams on the management of patients with chronic lung diseases
- To be able to recognise deterioration, or change in patients' condition and provide appropriate care
- To support and participate in the delivery of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme as required by the service
- To be responsible for ensuring the correct and safe use of equipment recommended by the Integrated Respiratory team by patients
- To ensure all data is collected and entered in a timely manner
- To participate in clinical audit and monitoring of the service to continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the team and comply with Clinical Governance requirements
- To assist with the management, education support and review of junior members of the Community Respiratory Team
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups. Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme.
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Specialist Respiratory Nurse / Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist in Orpington employer: Bromley Healthcare
Bromley Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and progressive work environment for Health Visitors in Bexley. With a strong commitment to employee development through comprehensive training programmes and a focus on leadership skills, staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the health of families in the community. The extensive benefits package, including pension schemes, discounted memberships, and a lease car scheme, further enhances the appeal of working with us.
