Respiratory Nurse CNS

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Respiratory Nurse Specialist and guidance of the Respiratory Medical team to promote early supported discharge of COPD patients, discharging patients safely and assisting in reducing lengths of stay. Assisting in asthma biologic clinics. Adhering to national guidelines.Will observe the Respiratory nurse led clinic sessions gaining knowledge in disease management and evaluation of care.To participate in MDT with the respiratory team and promote care management to ensure the patients journey is seamless.To provide advice and support to patients undergoing nebuliser assessments and maintain the hospital nebuliser loan service.To participate in referral to the pulmonary rehabilitation programme, Liase with inpatient smoking cessation service.To have knowledge of the National Audit programme and complete the audits in a timely manner.To provide advice, assessment and support to patients and ward staff regarding all aspects of oxygen therapy and working in accordance with Walsall Healthcare’s oxygen policy, the local HosAR and the British Thoracic Society oxygen guidelines.To gain knowledge in disease specific conditions.To patricipate in service improvement. Accept accountability and responsibility for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines.Participate in training programme.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Respiratory Nurse Specialist and guidance of the Respiratory Medical team to promote early supported discharge of COPD patients, discharging patients safely and assisting in reducing lengths of stay. Adhering to national guidelines.
• The post holder will under supervision ensure the needs of all respiratory patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Will observe the Respiratory nurse led clinic sessions gaining knowledge in disease management and evaluation of care. In the absence of Respiratory Nurse Specialist, conduct Nurse led clinic.
• To participate in MDT with the respiratory team and promote care management to ensure the patients journey is seamless.
• Liaise with multi - disciplinary and multi - agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care.
• To provide advice and support to patients undergoing nebuliser assessments and maintain the hospital nebuliser loan service.
• To participate in referral to the pulmonary rehabilitation programme, To also promote this service as per the patient discharge bundle.
• To be able to provide smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support. Liase with inpatient smoking cessation service.
• To have knowledge of the National Audit programme and complete the audits in a timely manner.
• To provide advice, assessment and support to patients and ward staff regarding all aspects of oxygen therapy and working in accordance with Walsall Healthcare’s oxygen policy, the local HosAR and the British Thoracic Society oxygen guidelines.
• To gain knowledge in disease specific conditions.
• To observe service improvement and participate in sharing new ideas and changes in clinical practice.
• Maintain the Trust’s aims and objectives within the clinical setting.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines.
• Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice.
• Participate in training initiatives and induction programmes for pre- and post- registration staff.

• Assist in developing and delivering a variety of education packages for healthcare professionals, patient forums and carer groups in formal and informal settings.

Management and Leadership

• Ensures effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.

• Support colleagues in improving patient care within the service and contributing to strategic development.
• Deputise for manager as required.
• Contribute to COPD clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• Contribute to COPD and Asthma clinical audits and quality improvement projects.
• To provide advice and support to severe asthma patients on Biologics.
• Work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective liaison with the team in ensuring that the very best services to patients are always provided.
• Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives, and colleagues
• In conjunction with their line manager develop the skills to provide an initial response to complaints and queries and have a working awareness of the manor Walsall NHS Trust’s complaints procedure.
• To work as patient advocate, to help negotiate the patient journey and ensure optimum care is provided to each patient.
• To ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials
• Through supervision and support develop the skills to analyse and respond to complex clinical situations utilising specialist knowledge to assess a range of options to formulate solutions and recommendations.
• To act as a positive role model for nurses in the hospital through the demonstration of excellent communication and clinical skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to access up-to-date evidence and critically analyse this to inform care practices
• To participate in education forums locally.

• Assist in the efficient and effective use of equipment and resources to meet the needs of the service.
• Assist in maintaining a safe level of nursing staff to allow the the respiratory nurse service to provide continuity of care. Assist in taking remedial action and report to senior management when this cannot be achieved.