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Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our established specialist respiratory  team for an experienced nurse / physiotherapist. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and motivated to develop in the role as associate clinical nurse specialist / specialist respiratory physiotherapist.

A high level of clinical decision making is required for this post therefore sound theoretical and practical knowledge relating to respiratory care is required from an experienced nurse / physiotherapist who strives to maintain clinical excellence.

The role will involve daily coordination of the respiratory specialist service and caseload management of this group of patients within both clinic and ward environment.

You will need excellent communication skills be able to deliver education and advice to patients, carers and health care professionals and be able to demonstrate your ability to work and make clinical decisions autonomously.

Main duties of the job

You will promote and develop high standards of care and work within the respiratory  team supporting patients with  respiratory  conditions.

You will work in close collaboration with the respiratory department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a safe and effective pathway of care. This will include providing care in the ward and outpatient setting and communicating closely with primary care services.

This role is ideal for a nurse or physiotherapist with at least 2 years respiratory experience, with the drive and enthusiasm to be part of  expanding respiratory specialist service.

Working for our organisation

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.  

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations.  We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.