CNS – COPD Early Discharge Team
2 days ago
Swansea
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. --- Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. --- Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. --- The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable. Job overview We are looking for dynamic, visionary and hard-working candidates to join our expanding Respiratory Department. We are advertising a full time post for excellent candidates to join the COPD Team. The team consists of Band 6 and 7 Respiratory CNS’s and Respiratory Specialists Physiotherapists. The team will be responsible for identifying and assessing inpatients in hospital. Suitable in-patients with an exacerbation of COPD who are from the Swansea Bay area will be supported at home by this team. The team also works with patients ,GPs and Virtual Wards to prevent avoidable admissions .The successful candidate will also support patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation ( NIV ) in the Community Main duties of the job The successful candidates will be expected to work with colleagues to deliver a unified respiratory service across Swansea Bay UHB. Wards are visited daily to identify and support patients who are suitable for an early discharge and patients are then followed up at home The team manage a caseload of patients to provide education, teach self management skills and monitor recovery from acute exacerbations of COPD in patients homes Education is encouraged in the team by formal education and an in house education programme. The successful applicant will be supported via an agreed bespoke induction plan and at regular MDT meetings. Support patients with COPD requiring NIV when new starts and during exacerbations. Previous experience of COPD and NIV is essential Working for our organisation We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. The successful candidates will be expected to work with colleagues to deliver a unified respiratory service across Swansea Bay UHB. Wards are visited daily to identify and support patients who are suitable for an early discharge and patients are then followed up at home The team manage a caseload of patients to provide education, teach self management skills and monitor recovery from acute exacerbations of COPD in patients homes Education is encouraged in the team by formal education and an in house education programme. The successful applicant will be supported via an agreed bespoke induction plan and at regular MDT meetings. Support patients with COPD requiring NIV when new starts and during exacerbations. Previous experience of COPD and NIV is essential Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria - Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration - Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience - Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement Desirable criteria - Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience - Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing Experience Essential criteria - Experience in the relevant specialty - Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment - Experience of Community working Desirable criteria - Experience of participating in practice change Skills and Abilities Essential criteria - Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills - Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups. - Awareness of professional issues and developments - Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills --- Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview. --- To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.