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Specialist Respiratory Nurse

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You need a nursing diploma/degree, NMC registration, advanced CPD evidence, project work impact, band 6 community nursing experience, and SystmOne knowledge. Ability to mentor and manage effectively is essential.
  • You will provide holistic, evidence-based care to respiratory patients, assess oxygen needs, offer education, support independence, and collaborate with healthcare professionals and services.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing
  • Registration with the NMC
  • Evidence of CPD or experiential learning at an advanced level e.g. Postgraduate/Masters level
  • Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility
  • Evidence of development of specialist practice nursing skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
  • Experience of SystmOne
  • Demonstrable experience of working in community nursing at band 6 level
  • Ability to effectively transport self between multiple addresses/venues on a daily basis including transporting equipment & clinical stock required for treatment.
  • Effective inter-personal skills and experience in supervising and mentoring
  • Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures to effectively lead and manage others
  • You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  • This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsibilities

  • To provide high quality holistic evidence-based care to patients / service users that is responsive, effective, and efficient.
  • To assess and review patients referred to Respiratory Nursing, to remain as independent as possible. To provide education, support to improve their level of function and quality of life and prevent inappropriate hospital admissions. This may involve referral to other specialist services, provision of appropriate equipment or signposting to outside organisations.
  • To assess and review patients referred to the HOS-AR service maintaining excellence in oxygen related care as per national guidelines to ensure Home Oxygen assessment and reviews of patients are undertaken appropriately and underpinned by evidence-based practice.
  • Provide advice and support to patients using home oxygen.
  • To be pro-active in delivering anticipatory and responsive care, promoting independence, health lifestyle, reduction in health inequalities to improve the overall quality of life in the local population.
  • To liaise with multi-professional caseload holders and case managers regarding patients on their caseloads
  • To work with primary care to develop relationships and support general practice with home oxygen prescribing and queries and community respiratory advice.
  • To liaise with the home oxygen provider, to ensure up to date equipment and service knowledge and be the patient advocate as required.
  • Involvement with specialist professional respiratory networks

FAQs

Is prior experience in respiratory nursing required for this position?

Yes, candidates need to have established respiratory knowledge and skills.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this role?

Applicants must have a Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing and be registered with the NMC.

Will training be provided for new hires?

Yes, training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful applicant.

What is the role's geographical area of responsibility?

The successful candidate will travel across Scarborough, Ryedale, and Whitby for patient visits.

Are home visits a part of the job?

Yes, the role involves visiting patients in their own homes.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include the ability to effectively transport oneself and equipment between multiple addresses and effective inter-personal skills for supervising and mentoring.

Is experience in community nursing necessary?

While it's not explicitly mentioned, demonstrable experience of working in community nursing at band 6 level is desirable.

Does this position require a driving license?

Yes, a driving license is required to travel across the geographical area.

What benefits do you offer to employees?

We offer an enhanced leave package, health and wellbeing support, and a unique range of benefits beyond the standard NHS offerings.

Can applicants from diverse backgrounds apply?

Yes, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, promoting diversity and equality.

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Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Caring, Learning & Growing Together.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
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Mission & Purpose

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of mental health, learning disability, community and addictions services to people from Hull and the East Riding, a population of almost 600,000. The Trust also provide forensic services to patients from the wider Yorkshire and Humber area and employs approximately 3000 staff in locations across 70 sites. As a Teaching Trust, we work closely with our major academic partners, Hull York Medical School and Hull University, nurturing a workforce of tomorrow's doctors, nurses and other health professionals.

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