Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

at  Medway NHS Foundation Trust

In partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist respiratory service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. They act as a lead specialist and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist service, providing specialist advice, education and support to healthcare professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area. The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the on-going development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleague and community partners.
Also ensures the safety and wellbeing of services users and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and improved patient experience. To work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised patient care. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same Act as an advocate for patients within the department to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and meeting agreed standards.
Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. Actively engage service users through the facilitation of user groups and open days. Co-ordinate the provision of specialist services to patients, within hospital, effectively liaising with multidisciplinary colleagues.
Develop and run practitioner led clinics where the post holder will co ordinate the treatment in conjunction with medical staff. Direct, support, encourage and advise clinical teams, by the provision of specialist knowledge and advice in the care of patients within the area. Participate in the promotion of patient centred care and establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the patient and those important to them during the period of assessment, treatment and after care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
Promote high quality clinical care and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards. Provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty and to act as a resource for education and clinical expertise in the hospital and community settings. Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and highly specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication where necessary Promote and deliver high standards of care at all times, which utilises research-based evidence and is audited and improved accordingly. Participate in the promotion of the specialist service through dissemination of specialist knowledge, both locally and nationally. Act as a role model, demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area. Establish, develop and maintain effective working relationship between clinicians, and managers within the specialty, across the Trust and in the community.
Actively participate in local, national and international networking to maintain and develop expert level knowledge in the specialty. Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review. Develop and evaluate assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients who present with the most complex needs receive the most appropriate specialist care. Work in conjunction with a clinical consultant to lead a patient focused service.
Act a patient advocate when appropriate, respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements. To be designated to take charge of the area in the absence of the person holding continuing responsibility

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