About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the RESPS team on a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment for maternity leave cover.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated specialist respiratory practitioner with a wide range of skills to provide an expert service for the care and management of patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
The RESPS team provide Pulmonary Rehabilitation, specialist physiotherapy, specialist nursing, oxygen and support with home NIV/neuromuscular diseases with respiratory complications across EHS and H&R CCG. We are a team of physiotherapists, nurses and respiratory support workers that provide holistic care to respiratory patients within the community setting.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with proven recent experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions. Experience of the community setting would be advantageous but not essential. You will have the ability to assess and interpret clinical conditions, have an awareness of current professional and research practice issues and be willing to participate in national and local audits, a good understanding of Oxygen prescription and use is desirable. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential as well as excellent organisational and time management skills. You must also be able to work both as part of a team and autonomously.
You will need to show your commitment, enthusiasm and drive to develop your own clinical, managerial and team working skills within the service. You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, work autonomously and be able to demonstrate effective teamwork. You will be supported through regular team meetings, 1-1 sessions and ongoing education and development. Access to a car and the ability to drive independently across the county is essential for the role. You will be able to claim a generous fuel allowance and will be provided with the equipment required to undertake patient care in the community setting.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified Nurse/Physiotherapist/Paramedic Recognised postgraduate qualification in Respiratory care or proven equivalent experience
Desirable
Relevant first degree Additional relevant qualifications / study
Experience Essential
Evidence of a range of post-registration experience Proven recent experience of working with patients with Respiratory conditions Working within a multi-disciplinary setting Teaching and mentoring experience
Desirable
Experience of audit within the healthcare setting Previous relevant specialist nurse / physio experience. Experience with blood gas sampling
Skills Essential
Understanding of relevant pathophysiology and corresponding clinical features Knowledge of commonly used respiratory medications Knowledge of Department of Health initiatives relevant to respiratory care Working under own initiative and manage own caseload. Ability / flexibility to work across ESHT to ensure a consistent delivery of care for patients Effective communication skills; verbal, listening and written reports Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines Good verbal communication and listening skills to allow full participation in meetings and telephone discussions Able to work in accordance with Lone Working Policy Understanding of the principles of equal opportunities in relation to staff and patients To be creative, innovative and develop new ways of working
Desirable
Experience of audit within the healthcare setting Previous relevant specialist nurse / physio experience. Experience with blood gas sampling Understanding of home oxygen assessment and review Understanding of pulmonary rehabilitation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Eastbourne Park Primary Care Centre
Eastbourne
BN22 9PQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)