Job summary
The team is a forward-thinking, dynamic, developing and enthusiastic team providing evidence based Respiratory care to COPD and other chronic disease patients. The Countywide Service is well established and provides an acute review of these patients during their stay in hospital, outpatient clinic appointments, Community Oxygen Assessment Service, Complex Case Management and Pulmonary Rehabilitation across West Kent. The team actively integrates and collaborates with neighbourhood teams throughout the county and liaises with all key stakeholders to provide seamless care.
This posts will be based in both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals, as well as in the community of West Kent. The post holder will be expected to support clients experiencing acute exacerbations of COPD to support admission avoidance, complex case management and those receiving oxygen therapy. We also run a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) service for patients with chronic lung conditions.
Main duties of the job
You will be part of our multi-disciplinary respiratory team which consists of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, respiratory physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants and Assistant Practitioners. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You must be able to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively and be able to work flexibly within the team and be confident in completing individual tasks.
The Service hours are currently Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm excluding bank holidays with the aim to work towards a 7 day service.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, have some respiratory background and are interested in working in such a team, then we would like to hear from you.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of continued training with COPD knowledge
- NIV course
- NIV study day
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years experience at Band 5
- Experience of respiratory care
- Respiratory assessment and monitoring
- A minimum of 5 years respiratory experience including exposure to COPD and asthma
- Insight and understanding of current issues in healthcare and the NHS
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Ability to deal with people in stressful situations
- Evidence of ability to collect data for audit purpose
- Exposure to respiratory treatments such as NIV
- Understanding of audit processes
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Evidence of assertiveness
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Able to be reflective
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to develop teaching and management skills
- IT/Keyboard skills
Desirable
- Experience of spreadsheets
- Able to take and interpret blood gas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of continued training with COPD knowledge
- NIV course
- NIV study day
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- 3 years experience at Band 5
- Experience of respiratory care
- Respiratory assessment and monitoring
- A minimum of 5 years respiratory experience including exposure to COPD and asthma
- Insight and understanding of current issues in healthcare and the NHS
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Ability to deal with people in stressful situations
- Evidence of ability to collect data for audit purpose
- Exposure to respiratory treatments such as NIV
- Understanding of audit processes
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Evidence of assertiveness
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Able to be reflective
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to develop teaching and management skills
- IT/Keyboard skills
Desirable
- Experience of spreadsheets
- Able to take and interpret blood gas
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).
