Job summary Are you a nurse leader who has experience of working withing respiratory medicine who is passionate about providing outstanding care, if so, then we want to hear from you!Respiratory Hospital at Home is designed to facilitate early/supported discharge of patients from acute medical beds and to prevent hospital admissions of patients with unstable respiratory disease in the community, so creating a 'virtual ward'.You provide a high standard of complex, enhanced care for patients, using enhanced levels of clinical judgement, skills and knowledge to avoid admission to hospital or support an early discharge.At times you will be part of an exciting pilot working within a Care Co-ordination hub, working alongside system partners to include SWASFT, 111, Rapid Response, Somerset Primary Link and District nursing teams taking referrals for Hospital at Home to ensure the patient is seen by the right team, in the right place, the first time.
Main duties of the job Senior Respiratory Specialist Practitioners work as part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team across a wide range of settings, including hospitals, individual's homes, care homes and general practices.
You will work at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise which, for these posts, is respiratory medicine.
They manage a discrete aspect of a patient's care within their current level of practice, which will be particular to a specific context.You will provide a high standard of complex, enhanced care for patients, using enhanced levels of clinical judgement, skills and knowledge.
In this instance we are looking for staff who will be able to support patients with respiratory illness in their home environment.You will work alongside the Clinical Lead's, to lead and manage a team of highly skilled practitioners.
You will co-ordinate and manage shifts ensuring patient and staff safety is prioritised, ensuring referrals to the service are clinically appropriate and safe and will work alongside the care- co-ordination hub in supporting patients to receive the right care, in the right place by the right team the first will lead and manage members of the clinical team ensuring staff are working to their clinical competence with areas of progression highlighted, challenging any behaviours or practice not aligned with the Trust Values.
About us Respiratory Hospital @ Home is a county wide service providing care for patients whom have a Somerset GP.We have 4 community bases located at Harrison House, Bridgwater Hospital, West Mendip Hospital and Magnolia House, whilst supporting the two acute sites of Musgrove Park Hospital (MPH)and Yeovil District Hospital.This post is being advertised to cover the West side of the county, which includes the Taunton/Bridgwater area alongside MPH.
We do cross cover within the service and you will be expected to support the South side of the county when patient need arises, this would be on a weekly basis.
Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.
When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Evidence of Qualifications required Registered Nursing degree or equivalent in physiotherapy Registered with the Nursing Council or Physiotherapist equivalent Relevant Post graduate study in leadership or clinical study related to clinical care Teaching qualification or equivalent experience Non-medical prescribing, or willingness to work towards Experience Essential EXPERIENCE Experience of managing respiratory patients within a community and acute setting Understanding of working as part of a MDT Enhanced understanding of Respiratory conditions Additional Criteria Essential KNOWLEDGE Proven leadership and management experience with respiratory patients Proven evidence of educational support to others Experience in leadership/management role Evidence of research and audit participation and an understanding of the process involved Desirable KNOWLEDGE Undertaken or participated research Experience of developing guidelines, protocols and pathways of care Good understanding of the NHS framework and government policy Familiar with current local and national issues SKILLS & ABILITIES Evidence of a good standard of Literacy/English language skills Able to demonstrate enhanced decision making /clinical reasoning skill through analysis and interpretation Ability to take overall responsibility and accountability Self-motivated and able to work under their own initiative Problem solving approach Innovative and creative, able to think laterally Able to influence and motivate other staff Team player with a 'can do' attitude Personal resilience Drive, energy and enthusiasm Always act in a professional manner demonstrating honesty and integrity Adaptable and flexible to needs of others and organisation Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping Develop and maintain good working relationships within the Neighbourhood, Acute setting and with Stakeholders COMMUNICATION SKILLS Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients Ability to cope with potentially distressing situations such as imparting unwelcome news Range of communication skills including documentation, email and reports PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands PHYSICAL SKILLS Keyboard skills Physically able to do work described Concentrate for long periods on a daily basis Complete work whilst being subjected to frequent unpredictable interruptions OTHER Access to a vehicle for travelling within and outside the trust boundaries