Job summaryAre you looking for a new challenge?Are you passionate about providing specialist input to respiratory patients in the community setting, working in an integrated pathway with secondary care?Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to service development in a dynamic and forward thinking team?Are you looking for the opportunity to shape and develop the future of community respiratory services?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time/ Part time Band 6 Respiratory Nurse Specialist in the well-established Leeds Community Respiratory Team. The Leeds Community Respiratory Team is made up of Specialist Nurses, Physiotherapists, HOS-AR associate practitioners and clinical support workers providing care and treatment for patients with COPD and other Respiratory disease, supporting admission avoidance, chronic disease management, pulmonary rehabilitation ,Home ward Respiratory and the home oxygen service.Main duties of the jobYou will provide care to patients predominantly with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) through different pathways, such as home visits or Clinics for hospital discharge as well as chronic disease management.The team run the Home Oxygen Service in Leeds which provides assessment and monitoring for respiratory and non-respiratory patients requiring home oxygen.We are looking for passionate, dynamic and flexible individuals with some experience of managing respiratory patients in a community or hospital setting.The individual is required to adapt to changing demands and workload to continue to deliver high quality care and demonstrate clinical decision making working independently or as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.The respiratory service is a 7day service operating from 8:30am to 4:30pm, due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the city and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.About usWorking for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.Key Responsibilities1. Clinical1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role2. Leadership2.1. Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff2.2. Provides a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with direct reportee(s), management teams and other key individuals across the organisation.2.3. Manages team and resources on a day-to-day basis in an unpredictable environment that require solutions to complex problems where there are many interacting factors2.4. Demonstrates the ability to delegate, organise and prioritise workload to ensure the safe delivery of the service including the management of referrals and discharges utilising locally agreed support mechanisms e.g. on call manager and making judgements in complex situations2.5. Demonstrates clinical leadership, initiative and creativity in developing projects inspiring others to be positive in their contribution to continuous improvement2.6. Demonstrates resilience when responding to challenge, change and complex or difficult situations2.7. Clearly articulates the expected clinical standards of the service, monitors and identifies where standards are not met and takes action to address2.8. Ensures that all objectives, for self and those directly responsible for, are clearly defined within the wider Directorate framework and in line with Trusts objectives, using the appraisal process as a vehicle for this.2.9. Takes responsibility for their own and others health and safety in the working environment.Person SpecificationSkills and AttributesEssentialDetailed theoretical and clinical knowledge appropriate to service area and profession.Knowledge of relevant current issues in health and social care, ethics and innovation.Demonstrates awareness of limits to knowledge baseApplication of clinical governance and quality measures in practiceDesirableKnowledge of specific innovation techniques - initiatives e.g. Productive Community - Ward Series (Leeds Approach)QualificationsEssentialProfessional degree or diploma in relevant fieldPost Graduate qualification in specialist fieldAppropriate statutory professional body registration (NMC)Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out dutiesMaintains a portfolio of CPD in line with regulatory body standardsDesirableSupporting Learning in Practice (SLIP) or equivalent Leadership and management training ILM 3 or equivalentPractical & Intellectual SkillsEssentialSpecialist assessment, planning and evaluation skillsPerforms test - procedures - diagnostics relevant to clinical role at a specialist level proficiently.Complex analytical and creative problem solving skills in unpredictable situationsWorkload management including delegation of tasks and day-to-day team leadershipCompetent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations.Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients- carers and managing conflict when appropriate.Risk assessment skills.Reflective practice skills able to give clear and effective feedbackAble to research, understand and evaluate evidence in order to contribute to practice development.ExperienceEssentialExperience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.Experience in supervising and delegating to other members of staffDesirableWorking in community or primary care based teamsExperience of managing staffDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLeeds Community Healthcare NHS TrustAddressChapeltown Health CentreSpencer PlaceLeedsLS7 4BBEmployer's websitehttps://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)