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Paediatric Respiratory Clinical Nurse Specialist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350590
Job summary
To provide care, support, advice and education in the acute setting for children and young people with Respiratory conditions such as asthma, wheeze and long-term ventilation. The role will include working within a multidisciplinary Respiratory team and as part of the Paediatric Specialist Nurses workforce cross-site. Cross-site Respiratory Nurse cover and working is essential. The post holder will be required to support the wider team and be involved in the care of all patients under the Respiratory Nursing team.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- To provide professional, high quality co- ordinated patient care to children & their families, aiming to improve the management of their long- term condition, within agreed protocols and allocated resources together with the nursing and clinical lead and colleagues.
- Liaising with tertiary centre regarding shared-care patients on Long term ventilation (LTV).
- To review children and young people admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of asthma, with the aim to support early discharge so that they can be managed in their own home and reduce the likelihood of readmissions. To provide appropriate information, education, advice and support particularly to the patients and parents.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
197-RF8748
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be an expert resource that provides sound clinical advice and judgement to patients and their families, nurses and doctors in secondary and primary care.
To hold regular nurse-delivered clinics where patient assessments, treatment plans are completed and using their clinical judgement request investigations or make onward referrals.
To develop, implement monitor and review the service against national, network and local asthma audit recommendations and outcomes
To facilitate appropriate education resources with provision at varying levels to meet the needs of different teams (nurses, doctors, health care assistants) and teach and act as a facilitator to other staff.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams in hospital and community to ensure continuity of care.
The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership and management to promote a quality service for Children, Young People and their Carers.
The post holder will facilitate and support healthcare teams to implement evidence into practice and will promote/participate in research, audit and education relevant to the speciality.
To act as a key resource and source of specialist support to colleagues across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be an expert resource that provides sound clinical advice and judgement to patients and their families, nurses and doctors in secondary and primary care.
To hold regular nurse-delivered clinics where patient assessments, treatment plans are completed and using their clinical judgement request investigations or make onward referrals.
To develop, implement monitor and review the service against national, network and local asthma audit recommendations and outcomes
To facilitate appropriate education resources with provision at varying levels to meet the needs of different teams (nurses, doctors, health care assistants) and teach and act as a facilitator to other staff.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary teams in hospital and community to ensure continuity of care.
The post holder will utilise skills of clinical expertise, leadership and management to promote a quality service for Children, Young People and their Carers.
The post holder will facilitate and support healthcare teams to implement evidence into practice and will promote/participate in research, audit and education relevant to the speciality.
To act as a key resource and source of specialist support to colleagues across Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Care settings.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse Masters or equivalent experience
- Relevant post basic course
- Possession of relevant degree
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
- Leadership and Management development
Desirable
- Asthma Diploma
- Have an understanding of national practices and guidelines relating to asthma
- Practical experience and knowledge of asthma tests and interventions.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous experience within the speciality and HDU experience
- Experience with Non Invasive Ventilation CPAP
- For specialist areas able to demonstrate sound knowledge of patient group
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Understanding of the research processes within the children's environment
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Experience of staff management and development
- Clinical supervision and mentoring
Desirable
- Experience as Band 6/7 Nurse within Respiratory Medicine
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered Children's Nurse Masters or equivalent experience
- Relevant post basic course
- Possession of relevant degree
- Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development
- Leadership and Management development
Desirable
- Asthma Diploma
- Have an understanding of national practices and guidelines relating to asthma
- Practical experience and knowledge of asthma tests and interventions.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Previous experience within the speciality and HDU experience
- Experience with Non Invasive Ventilation CPAP
- For specialist areas able to demonstrate sound knowledge of patient group
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Understanding of the research processes within the children's environment
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Experience of staff management and development
- Clinical supervision and mentoring
Desirable
- Experience as Band 6/7 Nurse within Respiratory Medicine
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)