Job summary
Do you have a keen interest in Airway management and experience in tracheostomy care delivery? If so this exciting job opportunity may be for you.
We are looking to second a dynamic and motivated Band 6 to join the team for a 9 month period. The post holder will be expected to work 24 hours over 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) to meet the demands of the service.
The post holder will work alongside the current Band 7 Airway nurse specialists and will be responsible for supporting the care needs of laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients in both the ward /outpatient settings and in primary care.
Please contact Sue Mazengarb 07812269005 for any additional information relating to the job role and responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
The Airway service currently has a caseload of 350 patients and main duties include -
Autonomous working and to responsible for providing support to laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients from the point of diagnosis through treatment on the ward and provide ongoing support in the community once discharged from hospital.
Delivering teaching and education on all aspects tracheostomy and laryngectomy care to doctors, AHPs, Nurses and external care agencies
- Running nurse led tracheostomy clinics at both NUH, Kingsmill hospital and in a community setting to ensure all tracheostomy patients require timely reviews and tube changes.
Applicants for this post must hold a valid UK driving licence.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate ordering of products and consumables to facilitate an early discharge which can include nebulisers, suction machines, home oxygen and airway supplies
Act as a key contact and source of information for patients, relatives, carers and the multi-professional team to provide support and advice on airway issues.
Input and coordinate airway alerts on Nervecentre for all long-term tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, allowing an email alert to be sent to facilitate a prompt review if they are admitted to hospital.
Collaborative working with consultants, speech and language therapists, dieticians and other nurse specialists to deliver cohesive positive patient outcomes
To raise public awareness of airway issues/problems
To develop a centre of excellence in Airway nursing research
To develop evidence to support Airway practice
See attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate ordering of products and consumables to facilitate an early discharge which can include nebulisers, suction machines, home oxygen and airway supplies
Act as a key contact and source of information for patients, relatives, carers and the multi-professional team to provide support and advice on airway issues.
Input and coordinate airway alerts on Nervecentre for all long-term tracheostomy and laryngectomy patients, allowing an email alert to be sent to facilitate a prompt review if they are admitted to hospital.
Collaborative working with consultants, speech and language therapists, dieticians and other nurse specialists to deliver cohesive positive patient outcomes
To raise public awareness of airway issues/problems
To develop a centre of excellence in Airway nursing research
To develop evidence to support Airway practice
See attached Job Description
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with or caring for Airway or Cancer patients.
- Experience of Hospital IT systems.
- Can evidence professional autonomy and effective decision making skills
Desirable
- Head and neck relevant experience
- Experience in running nurse led clinics
- Experience of teaching
Communication
Essential
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff
Desirable
- Working with oncology patients
planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Acts on own initiative and problem solves
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting management and treatment for patients with Head and Neck Cancer.
communication
Essential
- Ability to work with all members of the wider MDT
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with or caring for Airway or Cancer patients.
- Experience of Hospital IT systems.
- Can evidence professional autonomy and effective decision making skills
Desirable
- Head and neck relevant experience
- Experience in running nurse led clinics
- Experience of teaching
Communication
Essential
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, carers and staff
Desirable
- Working with oncology patients
planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Acts on own initiative and problem solves
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of national policy and current issues affecting management and treatment for patients with Head and Neck Cancer.
communication
Essential
- Ability to work with all members of the wider MDT
Desirable
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
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).