Job Description

COPD Specialist Nurse - 22.5 hours per week - fixed term



An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Community Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) team based in Worthing.



This post may suit a nurse with previous respiratory experience or an experienced clinician with advanced skills that are transferrable to this position.



We would also consider applicants that are band 5 for this fixed term position who have experience in respiratory nursing and wish to expand their knowledge and skills.



Previous applicants need not reapply.

Please note:

this role is part-time so candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying, to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa:

going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

Health and Care Worker visa:

If you'll need to meet different salary requirements - GOV.UK



This specialist role will require experience in working with patients with COPD/respiratory conditions. Knowledge of long-term oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation would be desirable, or a willingness to learn. Educating patients, healthcare professionals and local groups is another essential part of our work, as well as engaging with other services to deliver the best possible care.



The post holder will need to demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality evidence-based care, be able to work independently as well as part of a team, and be able to prioritise and organise their own case load.



We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.



Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.



Why work for us?

Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement Excellent training, development, and research opportunities Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values -- Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence --guide everything we do.



We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.



This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.



To deputise for the Clinical Lead when requested, in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis by ensuring continuity of safe practice and that the team complies with the organisational and departmental policies.



To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and team's clinical practice within their area.



To take a role in the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participating in, and delivering in-service training.



To be responsible, with other staff, for the supervision, education and assessment of graduate level students, work experience student nurses, and other health care professionals when required.



Please see Job description and person specification for more details.