Generic Specialist Practitioner - Respiratory- HL

The Role

As part of a multidisciplinary / multiagency team, the post holder will manage a specialist caseload, using evidence based practice and client centred principles to assess, plan and implement care, provide expert advice and support, operating within a defined specialism across NHS Lanarkshire. To contribute to the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research activity. Contribute to the supervision, education and development of members of the multidisciplinary team.

Provide effective leadership within scope of role.

• Registered Nurse or AHP with valid NMC / HCPC Registration
• Educated to Degree Level
• Post graduate qualification at a minimum of Level 10 (Hons) or working towards
• Expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice
• Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.
• Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualification
• The post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiative
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Working knowledge of basic information technology

• Extensive post registration practice
• Expert practice in the specialty and evidence of relevant continued professional development including study day/course/post graduate qualification
• Evidence of personal contribution to service planning and redesign projects
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan and organise workload within a busy service

• Permanent
• Full time
• 37 hours

The Post has 2 vacancies across University Hospital Wishaw and University Hospital Hairmyres based in Respiratory.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Alan Sommerville, Senior Charge Nurse merv For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator  (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counseling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.