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This is an opportunity for a forward thinking nurse to join the COPD Nurse Team in Dundee. The aim of the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership COPD Programme is to improve the quality of life of patients with COPD, ensuring that the highest standard of care is given.
You will work in close partnership within the COPD nursing team. This involves working in a GP practice and a community setting. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care requirements of a diverse client group with complex health and social care needs. This training post will involve achieving both academic and work based competencies. The successful applicants will be supported to develop and demonstrate advanced practice in the role of a COPD Specialist nurse.
As a COPD specialist nurse you would be expected to practice autonomously. This post offers an exciting opportunity for developing leadership skills. The applicant would be expected to work in a manner in keeping with the principles of person centredness supporting safe and effective care.
The post holders will be a registered general nurse with minimal 3 years experience.
They should also be able to demonstrate effectively management of their own time, and have good evidence of ongoing professional development.
Informal enquiries are welcome to: Claire Rhynd, COPD Team Leader, Community Nursing ( 0788 759 4021 / 432164 or email: c.rhynd@nhs.net
Hours of work are: 37.5hrs/wk Full or Part Time hours can be considered