Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Children’s Respiratory/Allergy Nurse Specialist
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Respiratory Specialist Nurse to join our dedicated team within the Paediatric Outpatient Department at Glan Clwyd Hospital.
This specialist Band 7 role offers the chance to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people living with asthma. The successful candidate will provide expert clinical assessment, education, treatment management and ongoing support to patients and their families, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
Working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with paediatricians, respiratory specialists, nurses and allied health professionals to promote best practice, improve health outcomes and support children and families in managing asthma effectively.
This role is for 7.5 hours per week, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced practitioner wishing to reduce their working hours, maintain specialist clinical practice, or further develop their expertise alongside other professional or personal commitments.
If you are committed to providing high-quality asthma care and would like to be part of a supportive and innovative team, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
- Own workload as lead nurse for children with respiratory conditions and allergies and designated health care professional caseload holder for this client group in the community.
- Support and mentor student nurses when allocated for training.
- As lead liaises in particular with the following:
- Tertiary centre (Alder Hey Children’s hospital)
- Paediatric Units at other District General hospitals
- Paediatric nurses in Tertiary centre
- Other Specialist Nurses across N Wales
- Also maintains the link between Primary and Acute care, Social Services and Education.
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If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Lead, plan and provide specialist nursing care for children with respiratory conditions and allergies.
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Person specification
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience / training/ short courses.
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register with recognised Children’s Nursing qualification RN Child/RSCN
- Evidence of ongoing professional development/additional qualifications
- Non – medical Prescribing Qualification or willingness to undertake
- Extensive knowledge of respiratory conditions and allergies.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of caring for children with respiratory conditions and allergies and family centred care
- Management of caseloads.
- Teaching/mentoring staff, Multi-professional teaching
Skills And Attributes
Essential criteria
- Administration of respiratory medication, Administration of allergy medication. Care and management of venous access.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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