Respiratory Nurse

The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability. Aim of the role: The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work. These are NELFT Values. We are kind We are respectful We work with our communities. The Respiratory Nurse Specialist will be responsible for providing and supporting the delivery of evidence based and clinically effective practice within the community for patients with respiratory disease, particularly Asthma patients., Promoting effective self-management of patients and/or providing professional intervention for community management in order to present unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life and to actively identify patients who would benefit from case management. 2. This role will include leading the organisation and management of the service and resources, caseload management, benchmarking, clinical audit, the provision of respiratory education and the development of teamwork by identification of common and individual aims. 3. The post holder will make a contribution to both patient and professional education related to the management of respiratory disease in Waltham Forest. 4. The post holder will provide advice and information for the development of the respiratory service in Waltham Forest 5. The post holder will hold caseload and carry out home visits or clinics as appropriate Leadership 1. To be authorised signatory, reporting to the clinical nurse lead for the respiratory team
budget with agreed financial limits. 2. To work with the clinical lead nurse to monitor and maintain financial balance within service budgets and existing financial framework 3. To model a responsible attitude to efficient use of resources spend, equipment and tools 4. To supervise staff with awareness and implementation of Human Resources policies and guidance 5. To take a lead role and work with others in setting up guidelines for all clinical practice within own

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.