About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about shaping the future of respiratory care and making a real difference in patients' lives? Join a dynamic team committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred healthcare as part of a community neighbourhood team in a variety of settings. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of professionals, drive service improvements, and champion best practice. We are seeking a proactive individual with excellent leadership, clinical and communication skills, dedicated to supporting colleagues and empowering patients. If you thrive in a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and continuous development is encouraged, we would love for you to bring your enthusiasm and ambition to our team.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
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Main duties of the job
This role requires a dedicated healthcare professional committed to upholding high standards through evidence-based practice, rigorous record-keeping, and adherence to clinical governance frameworks. Essential skills include effective, empathetic communication across diverse audiences, collaborative teamwork, and adaptability within a multidisciplinary environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and proactive engagement with continuous learning and development, ensuring quality patient care at all times.
A good understanding of respiratory care and current evidence based best practice guidelines is essential to this role.
The successful candidate will be required to manage their own caseload within the team, with support from the senior respiratory nurse.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
The post-holder will support the Team Leader in the delivery of the Breathe Service in community To manage a defined clinical caseload, providing specialist support, education and complex case management to people with respiratory conditions and their families and carers. Work as part of a wider Neighbourhood Multi-disciplinary team of nursing, therapy, mental health, social care and primary care staff. Liaise with primary and secondary care colleagues, providing education and support, thus developing and maintaining high quality evidence based respiratory care across Barnsley
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Work autonomously assessing and managing own clinical caseload for all clients/patients within a designated neighbourhood (both clinic and home visits). Supporting patients with a range of respiratory conditions or on a respiratory rehabilitation pathway (including, but not limited to coronavirus rehabilitation, patients requiring End of Life support or those requiring Long Term Oxygen or nebuliser assessment and therapy) Use and apply specialised skills underpinned by advanced theoretical knowledge of professional practice in order to maintain professional competence and fitness to practice as a Respiratory Nurse Specialist To work as an expert practitioner within the Breathe Service demonstrating evidence based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialised assessment techniques to triage, assess and manage a range of complex presentations, taking into account physical, psychological and social care needs. Formulate and implement treatment plans based on current evidence and expert clinical reasoning demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of treatments including the integration of the principles of self-management, enabling individuals to function independently by increasing their choice to remain in their own home/community, thereby reducing inappropriate hospital admissions Enable people to receive an early and accurate diagnosis and receive the relevant information and support to manage their respiratory disease. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, contributing to decisions with regards to patient care. Work alongside Primary Care GPs and Practice Nurses and in managing patients within the respective Primary Care Network. Providing targeted support to practices, where rates of respiratory disease per practice population are highest. Work in collaboration with the respiratory and medical teams within secondary care to help facilitate the early supported discharge of patients following an emergency admission for an acute or chronic respiratory condition, to support the provision of seamless care. Manage referrals to the service from medical, nursing staff and other sources and ensure patients are seen within the required timescales based upon clinical need. This will include patients in crisis requiring urgent assessment and support, those at risk of hospital admission and End of Life patients. Play an active role to initiate, plan and implement induction, training and education of junior team members, the broader community nursing teams and students Ensure appropriate supervision and caseload support of junior members of the team Understand the requirements and implications for service delivery of National Standards eg NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks, British Thoracic Society guidelines where applicable Lead on the development and delivery of specialised education programmes to own and other professionals to enable best practice in the care and treatment of individuals with respiratory conditions Adhere to and as appropriate contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and standards relating to the service; using an evidence based approach. Work within and as appropriate contribute to the clinical governance framework to maintain consistently high standards of care, working from an evidence base or current best practice. Undertake Nurse Prescribing in response to assessed need and in accordance with trust policy. Ensure complete, accurate and up to date records are maintained in accordance with NMC guidelines and trust policy. Record all client contacts and activities, and input data into appropriate IT system in a timely manner in accordance with PCT protocols. Adhere to the NMC scope of professional practice and trust policies and procedures; ensuring professional competency and development by updating skills and knowledge; attending all mandatory training.
Communication with others:
Communicate effectively, empathically and in a cultural sensitive manner with patients, representatives, carers and their families, interpreters will be used effectively where the need is identified.
Communicate effectively with all members of the Breathe Service; providing information as necessary to provide a cohesive and effective service.
Communicate effectively with other health professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies to ensure a team approach to patient care; providing explanations of any relevant cultural issues as required.
Communicate effectively with SWYPFT GP practices and health professionals in other areas.
Trust Values:
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and respect at all time. The post holder must at all times act in accordance with the Trusts Values:
We put the person first and in the centre
We know that families and carers matter
We are respectful, honest, open and transparent
We improve and aim to be outstanding
We are relevant today and ready for tomorrow
Safeguarding:
Report any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of children, adults service users, members of their families etc, in accordance with Trust Policy.
Prevent and respond appropriately to abuse and understand own role in this by undertaking Safeguarding training.
Trust policies and commitments to be read in line with the relevant Trust Policy:
All staff employed by the Trust must comply with the Trusts policies and procedures, undertake appropriate training required for their role and commit to:
ensure they are aware of the Whistleblowing Policy and how they raise concerns;
maintain confidentiality, in line with the Trusts Confidentiality Policy and Code of Conduct;
understand their personal responsibilities with regards to data quality for any information which they create, use or process in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), The Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) and Trust Data Protection Policy;
comply with the provisions of The Trusts Health and Safety Policy and Protocol. Ensuring their own safety and that of colleagues, service users and visitors. Know the action to be taken in the event of a fire and must undertake fire training annually;
receive supervision in line with the Trusts Supervision Policy and an annual Appraisal in line with the Trusts Appraisal Policy, during which mandatory, role specific and personal development needs should be identified and agreed;
understand their responsibilities under the Trusts Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy and ensure that they adhere to the provisions of the policy;
recognise, respect and support the equality diversity of staff, colleagues, service users, carers and the public. Contribute to a working environment which promotes and responds positively to difference and diversity;
ensure they carry out their duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people under the age of 18 years, as issued under Section 11 of The Children Act 2004, by being familiar with and adhering to Trust safeguarding policies and participating in relevant training;
comply with their professional responsibilities to develop their practice and deliver care through a Clinical Governance framework (i.e. CPD, Audit, Supervision);
demonstrate, through practice and practical understanding, the importance of the continual development of individual, team and service wide quality improvement;
abide by relevant codes of professional practice, with the organisation taking action when codes of conduct are breached;
work flexibly to meet the needs of the service/organisation, whilst working within a culture of progressive employment practices and commitment to the Investors in People (IiP) Standards.
adhere to the Trusts smoke free policies, which prohibits smoking anywhere on Trust grounds;
being socially responsible by complying with measures that support the Trust in reducing or offsetting our environmental impact;
Identify and report risks, hazards, incidents, accidents and near misses promptly;
In addition to the Trusts own responsibilities under the Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, for your safety, ALL staff (and contractors) are responsible for ensuring their work adheres to this Code in the delivery of safe patient care.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the band as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Training Essential
ARTP accredited (or willingness to undergo accreditation upon commencement in post).
Desirable
Nurse Independent Prescriber.
Personal Attributes Essential
Able to work evenings and weekends. Flexibility to meet the needs of the service. Reliable, motivated and enthusiastic. Ability to communicate on all levels. Able to be mobile on a daily basis to meet the requirements of the post. Able to work independently and as part of a team. A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
Special Knowledge/Skills Essential
Recent up to date knowledge of COPD, Oxygen and Respiratory care including management of acute exacerbations and acutely unwell patients. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent team working skills. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise and organise workload ensuring effective management skills. Sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit. Ability to apply principles to workplace. Ability to effectively network and form professional relationships with other healthcare/multi-agency professionals. Good presentation skills. Sound IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and accessing the internet.
Experience Essential
Post registration experience. Recent experience of Respiratory care and clinical examination. Substantial experience of working as part of a nursing team and/or multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team.
Desirable
Recent experience of working in the community setting.
Physical Attributes Essential
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications Essential
First level Nurse. Educated to Graduate level and/or working towards Masters level. Diploma/Degree in Respiratory Disease or working towards.
Desirable
Professional teaching qualification.
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 West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S Yorkshire
S70 3RD
Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)