Job summary
Band 5 Registered Nurse
Respiratory: Sleep team
Part time - 22.5 hours previous applicants need not apply
Are you looking for the next challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse to develop their clinical skills and knowledge within the sleep service / ventilation team. The Team diagnoses and treats patients with obstructive sleep apnoea, movement disorders, and sleep-disordered breathing. The team predominately look after outpatient who require sleep studies and NIV and CPAP treatment but also review some inpatients who require sleep studies or any guidance on NIV. The team are currently exchanging devises due to a global recall.
The role will involve working some of the time at the new CDC in West Swindon health centre
This is subject to job evaluation
Main duties of the job
It is imperative that the successful applicant is keen to learn respiratory skills and knowledge. The successful applicant will required to work autonomously at times and within a friendly team. Good communication and team working skills are essential.
You will be part of an exciting and developing team which will support and develop you to achieve your potential.
If you are keen, enjoy a dynamic workload and thrive under pressure, we would love to hear from you. We will provide you with development opportunities to enhance your current level of practice and will support you as you transition into this role.
Part of the role will be at the new Community Diagnostic Centre in west Swindon
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sam Backway on 01793 604098 or email on s.backway@nhs.net.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
- Service We will put our patients first
- Teamwork We will work together
- Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
- Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To prepare and set up new patients on Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) This involves patientassessment, explanation of Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and CPAP therapy, mask fitting, trial of CPAP equipment and downloading compliance data.2. To prepare and set new patients up on Non-invasive ventilation, this also includes explanation into therapy, mask fitting and trial of NIV equipment and downloading Compliance data and taking appropriate action asnecessary.3. To deal with clinical queries from new and long-term CPAP and NIV users over the telephone and by email.4. To provide Home sleep studies and oximetry on an outpatient basis.5. To ensure simple fault remedy, cleaning, and maintenance of recording equipment within the service.6. To download home sleep monitoring equipment and ensure cleaned and ready for next patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To prepare and set up new patients on Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) This involves patientassessment, explanation of Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and CPAP therapy, mask fitting, trial of CPAP equipment and downloading compliance data.2. To prepare and set new patients up on Non-invasive ventilation, this also includes explanation into therapy, mask fitting and trial of NIV equipment and downloading Compliance data and taking appropriate action asnecessary.3. To deal with clinical queries from new and long-term CPAP and NIV users over the telephone and by email.4. To provide Home sleep studies and oximetry on an outpatient basis.5. To ensure simple fault remedy, cleaning, and maintenance of recording equipment within the service.6. To download home sleep monitoring equipment and ensure cleaned and ready for next patient.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course. ? Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship. ? Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment. ? Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication. ? I.T. Literate. ? Ability to document details clearly and accurately. ? Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations. ? Ability to prioritise and organise own workload. ? Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills. ? Able to undertake audits
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current/live registration with the Nursing Midwifery Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma/Degree qualification
- Teaching/Assessor Qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience nursing patients in an acute / community setting or recently completed a Return to Nursing course. ? Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing knowledge and practice after qualification and Preceptorship. ? Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment. ? Experience within a range of patient/client care groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication. ? I.T. Literate. ? Ability to document details clearly and accurately. ? Good interpersonal skills and is able to deal with difficult/sensitive situations. ? Ability to prioritise and organise own workload. ? Willingness to undertake training and assessment for further clinical skills. ? Able to undertake audits
Desirable
- An understanding of the structure for the delivery for Community and social care services
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).
