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An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Lanarkshire for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurse to join the Respiratory Specialist Nursing Team. We are seeking suitably experienced Registered Nurses who will embrace this dynamic and challenging role. The post holder should possess knowledge of the management of patients with acute and chronic respiratory disease and will be required to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, proactively and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with other acute care nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and senior management teams. The applicant should possess the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads, remain focused and be flexible in an extremely busy and dynamic clinical environment.
The successful candidate will be fully supported in their professional development of enhanced clinical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills appropriate to the Respiratory Specialist Nurse role.
Qualifications to be undertaken:
• Non-medical prescribing NMC registered (NISP)
• Advanced Clinical Examination accredited course, preferably at level 11
• Asthma Diploma Module
• COPD Diploma module
The completion of this will be mandatory within an agreed time frame.
A valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
If you are interested in an informal chat about these posts, then please contact - Gavin Dolan, Directorate Senior Nurse (Medicine) on or email gavin.dolan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk Interview Dates TBC.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.