Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Respiratory Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

Respiratory Nurse Specialist - Full time - 37.5 hours

Fixed Term - 18 Months

We are looking for a enthusiastic individual to join our Respiratory Nurse Specialist team. you will be based within the hospital setting but also provide care in the community to patients with a wide range of Respiratory conditions. This role will also allow you to work alongside the team providing care via our virtual ward.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilization of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care
  • To contribute to the delivery and development of Respiratory and NIV Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice
  • To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Respiratory, NIV and Virtual ward Services as set out in the NMC Code
  • To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner
  • To work as senior member of a clinical team, in the provision of comprehensive Respiratory, NIV and Virtual ward Services
  • complaints to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients
  • To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public
  • To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
  • To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies
  • To manage own case load of patients and independently review patients in primary and secondary setting with arrange of respiratory conditions.

About us

We are Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, better known as QE Gateshead.

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care Centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Details

Date posted

30 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

297-5324095

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE96SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver the Respiratory virtual ward/ NIV service
  • Support an environment where health promotion and informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential, with the available resources
  • Support the evaluation of Respiratory virtual ward / NIV Practice by monitoring the standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited and research based in order to provide a continually improving service and support the clinical governance framework
  • Request patient investigations within protocols and manage patient care with own professional Respiratory / NIV competence
  • Monitor treatment compliance and advise on modifications to treatment within agreed guidelines and protocols
  • Contribute to the development of nursing practice guidelines, policies and protocols/ care pathways within Respiratory / NIV Medicine
  • Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare; acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviors
  • Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through delivery of respiratory / NIV practice to the highest standard
  • Act as a professional role model and provide specialist support and advice to colleagues
  • Take a lead in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team
  • Respond to enquiries from patients, relatives and carers; deal with concerns, formal complaints, PALS concerns and actively problem solve to improve the patients experience Comply with NMC Professional Registration; practice in line with current NMC Code and keep up to date with current nursing practices

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver the Respiratory virtual ward/ NIV service
  • Support an environment where health promotion and informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential, with the available resources
  • Support the evaluation of Respiratory virtual ward / NIV Practice by monitoring the standards of care and ensuring that nursing practice is audited and research based in order to provide a continually improving service and support the clinical governance framework
  • Request patient investigations within protocols and manage patient care with own professional Respiratory / NIV competence
  • Monitor treatment compliance and advise on modifications to treatment within agreed guidelines and protocols
  • Contribute to the development of nursing practice guidelines, policies and protocols/ care pathways within Respiratory / NIV Medicine
  • Act as patients advocate in all matters relating to his or her care, treatment and welfare; acknowledging and incorporating cultural preferences, health beliefs and behaviors
  • Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through delivery of respiratory / NIV practice to the highest standard
  • Act as a professional role model and provide specialist support and advice to colleagues
  • Take a lead in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care in partnership with the patient and the multidisciplinary team
  • Respond to enquiries from patients, relatives and carers; deal with concerns, formal complaints, PALS concerns and actively problem solve to improve the patients experience Comply with NMC Professional Registration; practice in line with current NMC Code and keep up to date with current nursing practices

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current RN NMC registration
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Degree in Nursing or working towards

Experience in respiratory nursing

Essential

  • Experience

Desirable

  • Course relevant to role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current RN NMC registration
  • Diploma in Nursing
  • Degree in Nursing or working towards

Experience in respiratory nursing

Essential

  • Experience

Desirable

  • Course relevant to role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE96SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE96SX


Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Lisa Swift

lisa.swift1@nhs.net

01914456035

Details

Date posted

30 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

297-5324095

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE96SX


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