Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse specialist in Pulmonary Hypertension in the PVDU department at Royal Papworth Hospital. The PVDU are looking to appoint an experienced nurse to join the PH specialist nurses to support and deliver care to patients with Pulmonary Hypertension. The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously to support this patient group and the MDT. The role involves caring for PH patients through all stages of the PH patient pathway.
The role will cover all aspects of working as a nurse specialist in the field of Pulmonary Hypertension, full training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for someone who has an interest in Pulmonary Hypertension and wishes to broaden their knowledge and expert skills.
Informal visits are welcomed and any enquires may be directed to Nicola Speed, Lead nurse in PVDU or Samantha Ali Clinical nurse specialist in Pulmonary Hypertension ext 638826
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for ensuring a high standard of nursing care is delivered to patients acting as an educator and advocate when required.
Promote the privacy and dignity of patients at all times
Support the team lead in developing care for patients using the service
Utilise database to update patient information
Participate regularly in the management of the database and develop knowledge of the system so that in the absence of a research colleague support can be given to ongoing output requirements
Act as a specialist resource and point of contact for patients their relatives and health care professionals who may require help and advice.
Liaise with referring centres to update patient pathway information
Participate in holding the bleep for the service
Maintain accurate record keeping consistent with legislation, policies and procedures in line with NMC Code of Conduct.
Communicate in an efficient and effective manner with all staff, patients, visitors and external sources, identifying any problems and dealing with them in a tactful manner.
Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to care planning. Ensure meeting outcomes are carefully actioned and recorded.
Develop communication skills in dealing with challenging conversations about surgical risk and life limiting disease
About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Diploma in Nursing
- Specialist training/continuing professional development
Desirable
- Respiratory and Thoracic Module
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Proven post- registration experience
- Evidence of experience in the specialty
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality
- Awareness of broader issues in the Trust and the wider NHS
- Understanding of the professional nursing agenda
- Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
- Able to perform all nursing activities specific to specialty
- Able to problem solve and use own initiative
- Able to facilitate and support learning
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload
- Proven communication skills, written and oral
- Able to contribute to policy and practice changes
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of mentoring and preceptorship
- Managed clinical area in absence of more senior staff
- Understanding management and leadership theory and practice
- People management policies and procedures
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Diploma in Nursing
- Specialist training/continuing professional development
Desirable
- Respiratory and Thoracic Module
- Degree in Nursing
Experience
Essential
- Proven post- registration experience
- Evidence of experience in the specialty
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct and professional practice guidance
- Knowledge of clinical governance and quality
- Awareness of broader issues in the Trust and the wider NHS
- Understanding of the professional nursing agenda
- Aware of cultural and social influences on health and of the importance of respecting diversity and differences
- Able to perform all nursing activities specific to specialty
- Able to problem solve and use own initiative
- Able to facilitate and support learning
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise own and others' workload
- Proven communication skills, written and oral
- Able to contribute to policy and practice changes
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of mentoring and preceptorship
- Managed clinical area in absence of more senior staff
- Understanding management and leadership theory and practice
- People management policies and procedures
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration
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).
