Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory

Location: Smethwick

We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Respiratory Specialist Nurse to support delivery of high quality, patient centered care across acute and community pathways. The role will provide expert assessment and management for patients with complex respiratory conditions, contributing to admission avoidance and reduced length of stay. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient flow, enhance clinical outcomes, and support ongoing service development.

• Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients and carers through the patient pathway.
• Demonstrate advanced practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within the specialism. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy and include receiving direct referrals and ensuring the delivery of appropriate care for a caseload of patients.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and innovative practice in relevant specialist area. Ensure that there is a system of nursing documentation, which reflects this advanced practice. Promote clinical excellence reflecting the Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust nursing strategy and business plans.
• The post holder will aim to prevent hospital admissions and reduce length of stay, when possible, through providing treatment and support to those with long term respiratory conditions in line with national and local guidelines

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it.

Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Joanne Thomas

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Matron Respiratory Email address:  Telephone number: #J-18808-Ljbffr