Job Overview
- The post holder will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, ILD, Bronchiectasis, TB and those requiring domicillary oxygen therapy
- The post holder will work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
- The post holder will act as a clinical leader, educator, and resource for other healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Specialist Assessment & Care:
- Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions (e.g. COPD, asthma, ILD, bronchiectasis).
- Lead nurse-led outpatient clinics and inpatient reviews
- Assess and prescribe long-term and ambulatory oxygen therapy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
This is a band 7 respiratory Nurse Specialist post. The post holder will provide expert assessment and management of patients with chronic lung diseases eg COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, ILD.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant experience at Band 6 in respiratory and or chronic disease management
- Knowledge of assessment and management of patients with respiratory diagnosis
- Independent prescribing qualification/or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification/experience
- Recognised post registration qualification in respiratory related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
Other
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