Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a team of excellent team of Respiratory Nurses in Swansea Bay University Health Board
The post holder will work within the Respiratory CNS team and will provide specialist advice and coordinate the care of patients with respiratory conditions with a particular focus on Non-invasive ventilation, Oxygen therapy as well as general respiratory care .
You will be supported within this role by the wider Respiratory team to build skills, competence and knowledge prior to autonomous working
You will provide specialist care for NIV, oxygen and general respiratory in both the acute inpatient setting and community
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team coordinating and developing the service and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals across acute, community, primary and secondary care to provide patient centred service.

To plan, evaluate treatment and care for respiratory patients using the required assessment tools, agreed pathways and clinical guidelines.
Obtaining and interpretation of blood gases (both capillary and arterial) and applying results to management of patients requiring acute NIV and guiding treatment plans
Assess patients suitability for long term oxygen therapy and prescribing within guidance as required
Supporting Senior Nurse Specialists to deliver patient specific care within their sub specialities i.e. Neuromuscular, BIPAP, oxygen and general respiratory .
To assess patients and provide specialist respiratory advice for their care
To participate in MDT working to improve patient centred care
To support Outpatient clinics and take a lead role in these when competent
To provide education and support to hospital ward staff, student nurses and the wider community teams
To participate in audit and service development projects to assess service and ensure best practice
The team currently operates a rotational model between the acute hospital site and community
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac