Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Integrated COPD Team provides specialist evidenced based care and support for patients with COPD within the acute hospital and on-going support, monitoring and education within their homes to promote independence to manage their disease within primary care. 

We operate 8am-6pm 7 days a week covering the greater Southampton area and are hugely proud of the rapport we have built with our patients and the trust they have in us. We are integrated with our local trust and are proud of our links with primary care within the city and surrounding areas. 

The team will establish contact with patients/carers from the time of initial referral or identification to provide specialist nursing advice and practical, psychosocial support.

Communicate to patients in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about their health and health care.

Manage patient care to ensure patients receive care that works in partnership with other healthcare professionals including referrals to alternative care pathways and treatments as clinically indicated.
We are an active part of the COPD biologics pathway and provide support and troubleshooting advice to patient regarding their treatment. 

As a Respiratory Specialist Nurse within the Integrated COPD Team, you will be expected to have excellent communication skills, promote the delivery of a high standard of patient-centred care and work between organisational boundaries. You will be expected to work across different organisations with the support of a Senior Sister.

You will analyse, monitor and implement actions that ensure the service delivery is safe and effective in line with the Trust values. You will be expected to be a coach to our patients, their families, and hospital staff facilitating a better understanding of COPD.

The post holder will require a flexible approach to working patterns and will be required to work to a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.

The post holder will need to be adaptable and flexible and work in varied environments, including the hospital, home visits and on multiple sites.

If you think you have the skills to provide this service and work with our teams, we would love to hear from you.

This position involves frequent travel to client locations. Applicants must hold a full, valid driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.