Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Specialist /Covid Monitoring Nurse based at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.
Main duties of the job
Provision of evidence-based support and education to patients admitted to hospital, or attending clinic with COPD.
Proving remote monitoring to patients who have been discharged from hospital with covid-19.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of the role is the assessment of in-patients with COPD to optimize therapies and support and educate patients managing a long-term health condition. Patients are seen on wards and in clinic situations.
Updating and educating ward staff and all members of the multi-disciplinary is an integral part of the role, and we are regularly shadowed in our role.
We work closely with the Centre for Excellence in Respiratory (CERS) and the successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement projects and presentations.
We remotely monitor patients discharged from hospital with Covid-19 and provide telephone support and advice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of the role is the assessment of in-patients with COPD to optimize therapies and support and educate patients managing a long-term health condition. Patients are seen on wards and in clinic situations.
Updating and educating ward staff and all members of the multi-disciplinary is an integral part of the role, and we are regularly shadowed in our role.
We work closely with the Centre for Excellence in Respiratory (CERS) and the successful candidate will be required to participate in quality improvement projects and presentations.
We remotely monitor patients discharged from hospital with Covid-19 and provide telephone support and advice.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Nurse/Midwife/Allied Health Professional
- oRelevant undergraduate degree/diploma
- oPost-basic Specialist Qualification or willingness to undertake
- oEvidence of post-registration educational continuing development
Desirable
- oRecognised Teaching Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o3 years Post-registration experience to include 2 years in relevant specialty
- oClinical experience at band 5 or above
Desirable
- oDevelopment of multi disciplinary working practices
Skills/Ability/ Personal capabilities
Essential
- oEffective communicator
- oComputer literate
- oLeadership & motivation skills
Desirable
- oOrganisational and negotiations skills
other
Essential
- oPersonal and professional maturity
- oRecognition of own limitations
- oAbility to work both on own initiative and within a team
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Nurse/Midwife/Allied Health Professional
- oRelevant undergraduate degree/diploma
- oPost-basic Specialist Qualification or willingness to undertake
- oEvidence of post-registration educational continuing development
Desirable
- oRecognised Teaching Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- o3 years Post-registration experience to include 2 years in relevant specialty
- oClinical experience at band 5 or above
Desirable
- oDevelopment of multi disciplinary working practices
Skills/Ability/ Personal capabilities
Essential
- oEffective communicator
- oComputer literate
- oLeadership & motivation skills
Desirable
- oOrganisational and negotiations skills
other
Essential
- oPersonal and professional maturity
- oRecognition of own limitations
- oAbility to work both on own initiative and within a team
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).
