Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Respiratory
Nurse Specialist to join the recovery at home team as part of the virtual ward initiative.
The Virtual Ward
initiative is a new opportunity for Recovery at Home who currently provide
Urgent Community Response to increase their capacity to support patients to
receive hospital at home care across Sunderland and South Tyneside. The teams
are based in Clarendon in Hebburn and Lechmere in Sunderland.
The team consist of an
extensive MDT which includes nurse practitioners, nurses, a general
practitioner, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, health care
assistants, therapy assistant/exercise practitioners and administrative staff.
Our virtual ward is overseen by a Consultant. The team also works closely
alongside partner agencies including those from social care, assistive
technology and voluntary sector services.
This role would involve clinical
assessment and care planning for patients with respiratory conditions. You will
be responsible for care planning, prescribing and advising patients how to
maintain their health at home.
Respiratory MDT pathways are
being developed where support for patients in their own home will be provided.
Opportunities for training and
development will be discussed at yearly appraisals.
Main duties of the job
The service is fast paced and you would be expected to see a wide range of patients who present with a variety of conditions in their own homes and or virtually. Our virtual ward pathways cover respiratory conditions and frailty.
This is a unique and rewarding role which will allow you to work with patients within their usual place of residence to enable them to remain there safely alongside you developing your own clinical skills working as part of a dedicated MDT.
As a skilled
respiratory Specialist nurse we would look to you being central to patients
with respiratory conditions.
You will be
part of a MDT, with a supportive approach to help a patient remain in their own
home.
Clinical
experience and skills linked to respiratory nursing are essential.
You will need
to have great communication skills and be experienced in decision making and
being autonomous.
Your role will
cover 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, there will be opportunities to discuss
working patterns.
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 STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 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, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The post holder will work as a respiratory
clinical nurse specialist for the
Recovery at Home Team, based across the Trust locations when needed.
The post holder
will need to work autonomusy and as part of a multidisciplinary team
delivering Virtual Ward within the
community setting. They will use a a high level of clinical and diagnostic
reasonsing skills that will enable a holistic patient assessment for acute
conditions, enabling patients to be safely cared for at home using the Virtual
Ward philosophy. They will act as a expert in the field of respiratory nursing
for other members of the multidisciplinary team: providing education, advice
and support to ensure an evidence based approach to safe decision making and
evidenced based care, using agreed Trust pathways.
This role will include working across the
wider health system to ensure the delivery of proactive management of this
group of patients, implementing and reviewing clinical management plans to support patients to remain safely at home,
and prevent any unplanned hospital admissions, using caseload management skills.
To lead a
continuously improving service from a respiratory pathway perspective, by
ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality
monitoring and ongoing research and audit of practice pathways for patients on
the Virtual Ward. Adopting local and national best practice and evidence based
care to continually enhance the service.
The role may
include caring for patients and relatives who are anxious, confused or
distressed and clear communication skills and empathy is required to offer
reassuring and guidance. A part of each working day involves talking to
patients either via the telephone or face to face
Provide a
high-quality support service to patients on the Virtual Ward caseload.
If required, will
manage staff including assuring completion of supervision, appraisals and
compliance with mandatory training
Oversee and delegate remote monitoring of
patients for the VW respiratory pathway.
Undertake clinical assessment of patients on
the Virtual Ward and develop, implement and evaluate care and treatment plans. Use
their advanced assessment skills to assess patients who are on the virtual
ward, and whose observations taken via remote monitoring require further
assessment and review face to face.
Active case management will involve early
identification of patients whose condition is at risk of becoming unstable or
who needs increased monitoring by the Virtual Ward Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The post holder will work as a respiratory
clinical nurse specialist for the
Recovery at Home Team, based across the Trust locations when needed.
The post holder
will need to work autonomusy and as part of a multidisciplinary team
delivering Virtual Ward within the
community setting. They will use a a high level of clinical and diagnostic
reasonsing skills that will enable a holistic patient assessment for acute
conditions, enabling patients to be safely cared for at home using the Virtual
Ward philosophy. They will act as a expert in the field of respiratory nursing
for other members of the multidisciplinary team: providing education, advice
and support to ensure an evidence based approach to safe decision making and
evidenced based care, using agreed Trust pathways.
This role will include working across the
wider health system to ensure the delivery of proactive management of this
group of patients, implementing and reviewing clinical management plans to support patients to remain safely at home,
and prevent any unplanned hospital admissions, using caseload management skills.
To lead a
continuously improving service from a respiratory pathway perspective, by
ensuring systems are in place to support clinical governance, quality
monitoring and ongoing research and audit of practice pathways for patients on
the Virtual Ward. Adopting local and national best practice and evidence based
care to continually enhance the service.
The role may
include caring for patients and relatives who are anxious, confused or
distressed and clear communication skills and empathy is required to offer
reassuring and guidance. A part of each working day involves talking to
patients either via the telephone or face to face
Provide a
high-quality support service to patients on the Virtual Ward caseload.
If required, will
manage staff including assuring completion of supervision, appraisals and
compliance with mandatory training
Oversee and delegate remote monitoring of
patients for the VW respiratory pathway.
Undertake clinical assessment of patients on
the Virtual Ward and develop, implement and evaluate care and treatment plans. Use
their advanced assessment skills to assess patients who are on the virtual
ward, and whose observations taken via remote monitoring require further
assessment and review face to face.
Active case management will involve early
identification of patients whose condition is at risk of becoming unstable or
who needs increased monitoring by the Virtual Ward Team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Relevant Nursing degree
- Advanced physical assessment skills (to include Respiratory assessment & history taking)
- Independent Non-Medical/Supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised Mentoring and Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Masters level education is desirable
- Recognised Long Term Health conditions qualification related to specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Current respiratory clinical experience (Hospital based and/or community respiratory nursing experience)
- Practice assessor experience
- Experience of leading change within the healthcare setting
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care or across the care interface is desirable
- Experience of leading service development and project management is desirable
- Experience in working across the region/Northern Network of Respiratory care is desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of the management of respiratory conditions
- Advanced knowledge around primary and secondary prevention of all respiratory conditions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced skills in the assessment and management of patients with respiratory conditions
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work and make clinical decisions as an autonomous practitioner
- Leadership skills
- Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations.
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT Skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Undertake highly developed physical tasks and advanced clinical skills where accuracy is important
- Deliver expert and specialist clinical care which may involve a range of clinical skills e.g. physical assessment of patients using clinical skills, medical history, holistic needs assessment, inspection, palpation, percussion and
- Accurate IT skills required for policy, presentation, education, reports, data entry, email and communication.
- Car Driver (full licence)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse
- Relevant Nursing degree
- Advanced physical assessment skills (to include Respiratory assessment & history taking)
- Independent Non-Medical/Supplementary Prescriber
- Recognised Mentoring and Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Masters level education is desirable
- Recognised Long Term Health conditions qualification related to specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Current respiratory clinical experience (Hospital based and/or community respiratory nursing experience)
- Practice assessor experience
- Experience of leading change within the healthcare setting
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care or across the care interface is desirable
- Experience of leading service development and project management is desirable
- Experience in working across the region/Northern Network of Respiratory care is desirable
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of the management of respiratory conditions
- Advanced knowledge around primary and secondary prevention of all respiratory conditions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced skills in the assessment and management of patients with respiratory conditions
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work and make clinical decisions as an autonomous practitioner
- Leadership skills
- Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations.
- Excellent organisational skills
- IT Skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Undertake highly developed physical tasks and advanced clinical skills where accuracy is important
- Deliver expert and specialist clinical care which may involve a range of clinical skills e.g. physical assessment of patients using clinical skills, medical history, holistic needs assessment, inspection, palpation, percussion and
- Accurate IT skills required for policy, presentation, education, reports, data entry, email and communication.
- Car Driver (full licence)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Independent Living Centre
Leechmere Industrial Estate,
Leechmere
SR2 9TS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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