Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Nurse Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Lewisham, SE13 6LH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

Performance To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care. To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty. To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway in order to meet the needs of patients and their famillies, and to aim for seamless care. To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention. To assist in the development of the service To vigorously promote the patients participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment. To contribute to any audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or Nationally. To identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with interdisciplinary team as appropriate. To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment Partnerships To work with patients and carers to assess their specific educational needs to ensure that they receive full information about their condition. To provide patient education and appropriate information leaflets. To provide a seamless service for patients across an integrated pathway of care. To refer patients to other appropriate specialists to ensure the needs of the patients are met. To involve patients/carers views in developing a vision for the future of the service by undertaking patient questionnaire reflecting their experiences and outcomes.

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