Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Countywide Community Respiratory Service as a NMC Registered Community Respiratory Nurse.

If you are a Nurse who strives to make a positive difference to the lives of our patients this could be the perfect next step in your career for you.

We are looking for a nurse who has a clear passion, drive and ability to deliver high quality person-centred compassionate care. You will utilise your advanced skills to work in a variety of settings, including clinics and the patient’s home providing a comprehensive and holistic service for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of respiratory disease.

As a community Respiratory Nurse you will work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams / agencies in addressing a range of complex care / issues across the spectrum of Respiratory Disease management; preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the patients in our care.

Due to the nature of this role you will require suitable and adequate transport to work across the geographical area to provide essential community care.

Main duties of the job

With strong communication and organisational skills and a flexible approach, you will work collaboratively with patients and key partners to facilitate the best possible patient experience and outcomes.

As part of this role you will be expected to:

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence based nursing care for patients.
• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills and be able to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team. 
• Have a commitment to professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Organise and prioritise your own day- to-day work tasks and activities and delegate tasks to junior colleagues.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.