Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Respiratory Practitioner to join the Integrated Respiratory Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust . This role provides an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse or AHP who has experience working within respiratory, and shape the current existing service, continuing to raise the identity and provide high quality respiratory care throughout the community and the acute trust.
The team is a forward-thinking, dynamic, developing and enthusiastic team providing evidence based Respiratory care and chronic disease patients. The Countywide Service is well established and provides an acute review of these patients, out patient clinic appointments, Community Oxygen Assessment Service and establishment of non-invasive ventilation, 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.
Main duties of the job
This post will be primarily in the community of West Kent as part of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Respiratory Team. The post holder will be expected to support admission avoidance and complex case management. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious practitioner to join the existing team on a permanent basis.
The service also offers proactive support to primary care by in reaching into GP practices to discuss, and provide joint assessments for those more complex severe COPD patients. Advice and guidance for COPD management and prescribing will be offered, and nurses will be expected to have a NMP qualification or willingness to undertake.
You will be part of our multi-disciplinary respiratory team which consists of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, respiratory physiotherapists 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 work flexibly within the team.
The team work with a range of other services, including complex care nursing, community nursing , home treatment service, rapid response, GP's, HSCC, Voluntary organizations, social services, and acute colleagues
The Service hours are currently Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm excluding bank holidays with the aim to work towards a 7 day service.
Patients are seen in the home environment as well as clinic settings.
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.
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.
If applicable followed by one of the below
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.
If applicable followed by one of the below
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
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 6 level in Respiratory
- Respiratory assessment and monitoring course
- 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 NIV and PR
- Understanding of audit processes
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or physiotherapist
- Have NMP or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Evidence of continued training with COPD knowledge
- Advanced Assessment course
- Advanced Respiratory Courses
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Evidence of assertiveness
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise, be reflective
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to develop teaching and management skills.
- IT/Keyboard skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work use
Desirable
- Experience of spreadsheets,
- Able to take and interpret blood gas
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at Band 6 level in Respiratory
- Respiratory assessment and monitoring course
- 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 NIV and PR
- Understanding of audit processes
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or physiotherapist
- Have NMP or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Evidence of continued training with COPD knowledge
- Advanced Assessment course
- Advanced Respiratory Courses
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Evidence of assertiveness
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise, be reflective
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to develop teaching and management skills.
- IT/Keyboard skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work use
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital & Tunbridge Wells Hospital (Cross Site)
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4QJ
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
