About this role
Job summary
The Integrated Cardio-Respiratory Service is a combined service working across hospital and community pathways, providing community services in clinic and home-based settings.
The service is a consultant led multidisciplinary team, providing a range of services including: diagnostic clinics, COPD and asthma disease optimisation, exacerbation management, hospital discharge, home oxygen, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, dyspneoa management and primary care education and support.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in looking after patients and promoting respiratory health within ICHNT and the surrounding community. The role will entail supporting the nationally accredited pulmonary rehabilitation programmes as well as providing diagnostic spirometry (following appropriate training) and support to colleagues in clinics and in the community.
Main duties of the job
To work closely with clinical staff to assist them in undertaking procedures. To carry our assigned tasks involving direct patient care to a specified standard following appropriate training in clinic and patients' homes including: Provide education on inhaler techniques & chronic disease management (breathing exercises etc) with support of seniors Assisting consultants led clinics with basic observations, inhaler technique, and completion of respiratory questionnaire Provide patients with written information on their respiratory conditions in clinic and home setting as appropriate Carrying out routine observations including BP, SpO2, Temperature, Height and weight Collecting specimens blood, viral swabs and sputum cultures from patient within the home and clinic environment Supporting the team to maintain all clinical equipment as per trust/ manufacture's guidance. Ensure stock is within minimal levels within the clinical and non-clinical environment.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education Essential
Certificates of competence in performing basic clinical observations and procedures English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent
Experience Essential
NVQ Level 3 or 12 months experience at Band 3 or equivalent Six months experience in an Outpatient Clinic Setting
Desirable
Experience of respiratory +/- community care.
Skills Essential
Able to problem solve Able to follow precedent, policies and procedures and recognise when to escalate issues to a manager. Able to manage difficult situations effectively. Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
Desirable
Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees Advanced IT skills use or Excel Presentation skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address St Marys Hospital
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)