About this role
Job summary
This is a part time post of 14.6 hours per week.
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Acute Respiratory Assessment Service to recruit a part time band 6 specialist nurse. The post holder will support the senior team to care for patients with respiratory conditions within the inpatient setting and in outpatients.
The post holder will support the team to manage patients in the acute phase of illness with secondary care, managing acute non-invasive ventilation, acute exacerbations, COPD, Asthma, ILD, Bronchiectasis. They will also support in clinics with, self-management, nebulised trials of medication, post NIV clinics and Pulmonary rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the senior team.Managing patients in acute exacerbations COPD, Asthma.Education for patients.Pulmonary rehabilitation.Discharge Bundles for COPD, Asthma.Nebuliser trials.Self-management support for patients.Supporting national Audit data and data input.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
The specialist nurse will:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron. Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice. Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron. Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge. Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice. Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework. Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code. Contribute to training and education within the specialist area. Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area. Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron. Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met. Manage and lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice. Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Basic IT skills. Understanding of contemporary nursing issues. Evidence of continuous professional development. Knowledge of how to facilitate learning. Leadership skills. Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues. Knowledge of research and clinical audit. Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics. Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration. Proven interpersonal skills. Practice assessor / practice assessor skills. Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post. Time management. Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable
Qualification in specialty. Resource management skills. Counselling and appraisal skills.
Experience Essential
Experience of care delivery. Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5. Evidence of leading a team. Evidence of leading innovation in practice. Evidence of leading change management. Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients. Budget Management. Participation in recruitment and selection process. Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence. Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Physical Skills Essential
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy. Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc. Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
Qualifications Essential
Current 1st level NMC registration. Degree in nursing studies. Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience. Clinical skills accreditation/willingness to complete. Qualification in respiratory or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Leadership and Management Course. Basic knowledge of financial management. Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)