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Job DescriptionJoin to apply for the Generic Specialist Practitioner - Specialist Nurse - Respiratory role at NHS ScotlandThe RoleAs part of a multidisciplinary / multiagency team, the post holder will manage a specialist caseload, using evidence based practice and client centred principles to assess, plan and implement care, provide expert advice and support, operating within a defined specialism across NHS Lanarkshire.You will contribute to the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research activity, contribute to the supervision, education and development of members of the multidisciplinary team and provide effective leadership within scope of role.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringRegistered Nurse or AHP with valid NMC / HCPC RegistrationEducated to Degree LevelPost graduate qualification at a minimum of Level 10 (Hons) or working towardsExpertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.Specialist knowledge and experience of relevant conditions, pathology, policies and procedures associated with the speciality/area of practice ensuring that the level of expertise can be utilised to deliver leadership within speciality / area of practice.Leadership skills to enable the day to day management of service delivery.Further education/evidence of Continuous Professional Development in area of speciality including study days/courses/post graduate qualificationThe post holder will possess excellent team-working/leadership skills and have the ability to motivate others and work using own initiativeExcellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.Effective time management skillsWorking knowledge of basic information technologyCar driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licenceIt would be great if you also havePrescribing level 10Clinical decision making level 10Evidence of recent personal contribution to service planning and redesign projectsUndertake Specialist Clinics within NHSL policies/ knowledge/ skills abilityContract typeFixed Term or Secondment until 31/03/2026Full time37 hoursPlease note this is a fixed term post until 31/03/2026. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment.Location and Working PatternThis role will be based within Kirklands - NHSL HeadquartersThe working pattern for this role; Over 7 days rotaWhy NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talentregardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Some Of NHS Lanarkshires Benefits IncludeA minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefitsPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.Right to Work within the UKNHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr