Paediatric Respiratory and Atopic Nurse Specialist
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Paediatric nurse with an interest in Respiratory and Allergy nursing to join an innovative team of Paediatric and Atopic specialist nurses. The successful applicant will work as part of the team providing comprehensive care packages for children and young people with Respiratory and Allergic conditions, both in the hospital and community settings throughout Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), to meet the changing needs of the Respiratory and Allergy service.
The post will link Community and Primary Care Services using joint protocols and guidelines.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of education for Health Professionals, schools as well as for children and their families within the Respiratory and Allergy Service.
This Post will be based between Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital managing caseloads alongside the CNS and wider multi\-disciplinary team.
The role will involve working as a member of the Children’s Nursing Team to deliver responsive and flexible care and support to children and young people with respiratory and allergic disease, including eczema in a diverse range of settings, across all Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). They will assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children. Provide specialist advice and education of a high quality which is child and family centred, and is based on assessed need which promotes social inclusion.
Participate in Health promotion initiatives relating to respiratory and allergy disease. Participate in standard setting and the audit process including the continuing development of protocols for management of children. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Support and educate colleagues and other health care professionals involved in the care of children and young people. Support and participate in aspects of education, including individual and group education. Participate in Consultant led clinics and facilitate and perform investigations relevant to the post e.g Oral food challenges and lung function tests. Nurse led clinics for Asthma and Eczema will be an intergral part of the role relevant competencies achieved.
Communicating highly sensitive, complex information surrounding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment on a regular basis forms part of this role so a professional compassionate attitude is necessary .
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team\-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable . Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short\-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency ’, just Speaking \& Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2\) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person\-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘ Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.
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