Band 7 Clinical Respiratory Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Respiratory Practitioner to work with our Respiratory Nursing service in the borough of Waltham Forest. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with excellent communication skills, who is able to work autonomously, as part of the team, and to be an integral member of the wider Respiratory teams in supporting people managing the complexities of respiratory management. The postholder will be involved in facilitating all aspects of respiratory care, having a sound knowledge of the principles of respiratory/COPD management and care and a keen interest in professional development and advancing with technology. Therefore, experience of teaching and good IT skills is essential.
Contact for further information: Bev Carrington, HOS 07920297905, beverley.carrington@nelft.nhs.uk.
Responsibilities
- To further develop Waltham Forest Respiratory services in partnership with Key Stakeholders.
- To provide high‑quality leadership for the Respiratory team by having and implementing organisational knowledge relating to trust protocols and procedures and supporting all to adhere to them.
- Support the development of high‑quality respiratory care throughout the respiratory care pathways, supporting others to do the same through integrated and collaborative working.
- The respiratory care/education will be delivered in local NHS or community venues, in the patient's own home or residence, as individual or group sessions as appropriate.
- To be responsible for own caseload management.
- To participate in the trust's appraisal and supervision system and support others to do the same.
- To keep accurate and up to date patient records in accordance with local trust, professional body, and legal requirements.
- To participate in and ensure effective risk management behaviours across the WF Respiratory Service by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the trust register.
- To line manage, supervise and appraise junior members of staff and support the development of staff under direct supervision.
Qualifications and Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in teaching or educational activities.
- Strong IT skills, including using clinical IT systems.
- Ability to travel effectively across the boroughs, including home visits.
- Experience of working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period, unless they are currently part way through a probationary period or are a bank member of staff.
