Paediatric Asthma Clinical Nurse Specialist

Provide specialist nursing care to children and young people with asthma and respiratory conditions, including assessment, treatment, education and management of a specialist caseload. Deliver nurse-led and multidisciplinary clinics, undertake respiratory investigations such as FeNO and spirometry, and support safe discharge and transition to adult services.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and primary/community care services, provide specialist education and clinical support to staff, and contribute to audit, research, quality improvement, clinical governance and implementation of national asthma and respiratory standards.

• RSCN/RN child with significant experience at Band 6 or above
• Mentorship/teaching qualification

• Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Master's degree or working towards one in a health related subject
• Advanced Physical Assessment module

• Asthma course or extensive respiratory experience
• Significant paediatric experience at Band 6 or above
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the role of the asthma/ respiratory nurse specialist
• Sound working knowledge of current issues and legislation pertaining to specialist area of practice
• Broad paediatric nursing experience in a variety of settings

• Experience of management (patient caseload or staff team)
• Experience of working in a community setting

• Family dynamics and the implications on the family of a child with chronic illness
• Good working knowledge of child safeguarding practices nationally and locally
• Knowledge of national guidelines and policies pertaining to children
• Knowledge pertaining to informed consent relating to children
• Awareness of current research and its effect on quality patient care

• Knowledge of local targets plans and guidelines for children

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with situations of conflict in a professional manner
• Able to act as a professional role model.
• Proven teaching ability
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate an ability to make autonomous decisions
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to communicate, with empathy age appropriate clinically sensitive information
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, carers, colleagues and stakeholders internal and external to the organization
• To be competent in the administration of IV therapy via a variety of access routes
• Computer Literate in a variety of software packages
• Must be able to demonstrate, in relation to patients, visitors, colleagues and other individuals connected with the Trust and NHS:
  You have knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights as appropriate to your role You are able to communicate effectively to ensure high standards of care, treatment, service or support as appropriate to your role, Patient facing roles
  -be able to understand an individual's communication, physical & emotional needs; recognise their needs and preferences Able to provide a customer focussed service

• Highly developed skills and expertise in area of specialty
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret information in an effective manner

• Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Treat patients, visitors, colleagues with respect
• Ability to travel between Trust sites
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
• Car Driver with full driving licence

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.