Job summary
This unique role will predominantly provide increased capacity and availability of access to biologic therapy for patients with complex, severe asthma. This is a dynamic service working as part of a joint working service with the specialist centre in Exeter.
The role will offer varied aspects of nursing care from autonomously running nurse-led clinics, inpatient and outpatient contact and cross centre working with a wide and varied multidisciplinary team, fully supported by senior colleagues including respiratory consultants and specialist nurses.
Main duties of the job
- To provide high quality review of inpatients admitted with asthma ensuring assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in particular the Respiratory Virtual Ward
- To provide nurse led clinics for the administration and monitoring severe asthma patients starting biologic therapy
- To support the senior asthma nurse with the workup and referral of patients with Severe Asthma who require input from the Tertiary Complex Asthma Service
- To work in collaboration with the Complex Asthma Service in Exeter, forming part of their multi-disciplinary team and supporting at severe asthma clinics when needed
- To support transition services between paediatric and adult services to provide seamless change over of care to teenagers and young adults living with complex respiratory disease
- To work with and support other members of the respiratory nursing team to provide cross cover support for patients with other respiratory conditions including COPD, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Bronchiectasis and TB
- To have an awareness of the need for ongoing audit of service provision to ensure best evidence based clinical practice
About us
Why Work With Us
The respiratory nursing team is a small, dynamic and supportive environment to work in with a focus on excellent patient care and service development, also encouraging and advocating self development and education.
The wider respiratory team is diverse and vibrant and offers the opportunity to work in a busy and friendly environment.
Please note:
Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Job responsibilities
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues across all levels from other disciplines, both within and outside the trust including; Respiratory Consultants, physicians, physiologists, specialist nurses, practice nurses, community nursing teams, allied health professionals, Pharmacy, and service leads
- Ability to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive information
- Promotes and maintains positive and effective links of communication with patients, their carers and visitors to the Trust
- Ensure systems are in place to support good communication, written and verbal, with colleagues and other members of multi-disciplinary team
- Understands barriers to effective communication and implements appropriate skills to manage and improve this
- Works as an advocate for patients and ensures their understanding of complex diagnoses treatment plans
- Participates with the South West Asthma and National Asthma Nurse networks
- Communicates effectively with colleagues from the Complex Asthma Service to ensure appropriate management of patients with severe asthma
- Communicates appropriately and skilfully with teenagers and their parents and carers who are going through the transition process from paediatric to adult respiratory services
- Communicates in a respectful and empathetic manner at all times
- Works to build a strong rapport with patients living with long term conditions who may need to access the service for a number of years
Person Specification
Essential
- Respiratory nursing experience
- NMC registered
- 2 years post reg experience
Desirable
- Previous Band 6 experience
- working towards degree/MSC
- relevant respiratory course/communication
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Asthma Nurse Torquay employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
