Job summary A sensational opportunity has arisen to join the well-establish, innovative, and dynamic Respiratory Services.
We are expanding our successful teams to provide Acute Respiratory Virtual Ward and have secured new funding to increase our team with the following post available: An enthusiastic and knowledgeable B6 Clinical Nurse Specialist / Practitioner who is committed to delivering and ensuring others deliver excellent, evidence based respiratory care.
You will be part of a senior team, leading and developing nurses, physiotherapists, nursing associates, associate practitioners, physio technicians and administrative support to deliver care for people with respiratory illness in the place of choice.
A special interest and knowledge in COPD would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job The successful candidates will provide specialist respiratory intervention, as well as supporting the multidisciplinary team in assessment and development of a holistic management plan.
You will be expected to perform assessment of respiratory patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, developing and delivering an individualised physiotherapy treatment programme based on this.
You will understand the assessment and management of multiple respiratory conditions and be aware of local and national guidelines for COPD, Bronchiectasis, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma and Oxygen.
We are looking for the best clinicians to join us in this demanding but enjoyable role which will provide a wide variety of experience and skills enhancing your professional portfolio.
With dedicated support for your professional development in two organisations that received 'good' and 'outstanding' on their recent CQC inspections there is every reason to join our expanding teams!
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and actively support ongoing learning.
The role is a predominantly Monday - Friday with the hours being 9-5, although there is a longer term plan to provide a 7 day service.
The role is available in Frimley Health; based in Farnham Community Hospital covering North-East Hampshire and Farnham and Surrey Heath.
About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Job description Job responsibilities Assessing and reviewing respiratory patients at home as part of the Supportive discharge, admission prevention or acute respiratory virtual ward.
Visit patients in their homes, using advanced assessment skills; plan, deliver and evaluate patient care during their period of acute illness, and have advanced understanding of the complexity of issues surrounding the patient and their care.
Using effective counselling/educational skills which may involve breaking bad news on diagnosis or prognosis of a chronic condition.
To contribute to palliative care of respiratory patients as they approach end of life.
Assessing and reviewing patients who are on long term oxygen therapy within their usual place of residence.
To provide oxygen assessment to those patients referred to the service within the clinic setting, considering the most appropriate modality should oxygen be required.
Assess acutely unwell patients with respiratory illness in particular COPD who have been admitted to the Acute Hospitals (FPH) with the view to supporting discharge.
This will involve reviews of their physical needs, their social and psychological circumstances and will require advanced assessment skills in those areas.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12.
First degree in nursing, or demonstrable experience at this level Teaching / assessment programme Relevant specialist post basic programme in respiratory / experience or relevant community nursing qualification Desirable Diploma/ degree in respiratory care (COPD / Asthma) or willing to complete Skills Essential Demonstrates up to date knowledge in general nursing Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice Awareness of community working and structures Knowledge of the COPD and asthma outcomes strategy, NICE & BTS guidelines Clinical knowledge & skills in respiratory care Able to work autonomously and within a team.
Evidence of continuing professional development Previous experience of formal / informal teaching of patients & staff Decision making skills.
Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills.
Keyboard and word processing skills Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits.
Willing and able to work weekends and unsocial hours.
Desirable Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice Presentation and teaching experience Advanced clinical assessment skills Knowledge of blood gas interpretation Experience Essential Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR at least 2 years recent clinical experience in the acute or community setting Experience in managing the acutely unwell respiratory patient.
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively.
Previous experience in audit and evaluation Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor to others.
Desirable Previous community nursing experience CBG / ABG interpretation