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Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the respiratory team in our state-of-the-art respiratory unit in the new Louisa Martindale Building. Your clinical working environment will include the respiratory same day unit on the 9th floor with clear views of the English Channel.

The successful post holder will join an expanding team as we develop a Tier 3 Severe Asthma Spoke to deliver high quality care to patients with asthma both on an inpatient and outpatient basis; assisting to identify those patients who may be eligible for biological asthma treatments and initiating asthma biologic therapy in Brighton.

This role is initially a 1-year fixed term post with a view to developing a permanent role.

Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge and demonstrate sound understanding of the issues related to patients with Asthma including assessment treatment and management of this client group. The post holder will facilitate and manage the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients with Asthma to provide optimum health and support for patients, their families and/or carers.

They will utilise skills of leadership and advanced clinical expertise to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff and provide advice, education, and support from diagnosis to end of life care. They will work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care professionals, supporting individuals attending the Trust either as inpatients or outpatients and ensure smooth transitions of care into the community setting.

The post holder will be actively involved in education, audit and research and contribute to the development of the Severe Asthma service.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.