Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Respiratory Band 7 to support the in-house Respiratory nursing service and the Virtual Hospital
The post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload patients/service-users within the respiratory service and will provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. To include for example the monitoring of blood results, and oxygen assessment and monitoring of oxygen. The post holder will work closely with the virtual hospital to review and refer to the virtual hospital team for consideration of acceptance into the VH
They will carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards for respiratory patients.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate previous substantive experience of working at a band 6 level and display the motivation and skills to support the current existing team in collaboration with senior nursing and organisational staff.
As part of the role, you will also be seeing inpatients face to face on the wards assessing these patients in relation to Interstitial Lung Diseases (Asthma and COPD) as well as other respiratory requirements for example oxygen and nebuliser assessments.
Main duties of the job
Furthermore, we will also be identifying 'fresh' patients in the emergency department who would be suitable for immediate on-boarding into the virtual hospital to avoid admission. Again, we need specialist nurse time to support these patients in their rapid journey from ED to home with VH monitoring.
West Herts has revitalised how it manages airways disease, with daily airways disease MDT's held at lunchtime. Every acute admission needs to be reviewed by the specialist nurse team and presented at the MDT. Given the volume of acute admissions, we are seeking additional support to the full time band 8a specialist nurse. As such, the post-holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload patients/service-users within the respiratory service (as described above), provide specialist nursing support, advice, education and/or care to that specific group. This will include for example the monitoring of blood results, and oxygen assessment and prescribing of oxygen.
The post holder will work very closely with the virtual hospital team and is likely to spend much of their time either supporting the hub nurses or reviewing potential VH patients on the hospital wards. A close working relationship with the VH team will be vital.
Finally, the successful applicant will also support the existing specialist nurse team in the uploading of key information to support the Trust's NACAP submissions.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trusts protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care he/she gives to more junior colleagues, support workers and students.
- Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping. Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred care. Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.
- Work autonomously to provide expert clinical advice and care, within the field of respiratory nursing, and to act as a clinical resource within the wider respiratory team.
- Take clinical responsibility for a specialised caseload of patients and effectively and efficiently co-ordinate their care.
- Be responsible for ensuring the implementation of evidenced-based practice and national policy.
- Enable effective communications within and between teams and professional disciplines.
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care promoting and facilitating patient choice and self-care, whenever possible
- Convey complex and sensitive information in a clear, comprehensive, and empathetic manner.
- Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults, identifying possible risks of harm and taking appropriate action, as required.
- At times, facilitate transfers of critically ill patients on non-invasive ventilation between wards/departments, within the Trust.
- Be competent at operating and demonstrating the use of the NIV machines and other specialist respiratory equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Practices in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal codes of the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trusts protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice and for the delegation of care he/she gives to more junior colleagues, support workers and students.
- Demonstrates ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients/families and carers. Demonstrates concise, accurate, timely record keeping. Supports more junior staff and students to deliver high standards of effective, patient centred care. Displays good analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations. Develops insight into evidence underpinning care.
- Work autonomously to provide expert clinical advice and care, within the field of respiratory nursing, and to act as a clinical resource within the wider respiratory team.
- Take clinical responsibility for a specialised caseload of patients and effectively and efficiently co-ordinate their care.
- Be responsible for ensuring the implementation of evidenced-based practice and national policy.
- Enable effective communications within and between teams and professional disciplines.
- Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and empower them to make informed choices about their health and health care promoting and facilitating patient choice and self-care, whenever possible
- Convey complex and sensitive information in a clear, comprehensive, and empathetic manner.
- Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults, identifying possible risks of harm and taking appropriate action, as required.
- At times, facilitate transfers of critically ill patients on non-invasive ventilation between wards/departments, within the Trust.
- Be competent at operating and demonstrating the use of the NIV machines and other specialist respiratory equipment.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- 0=Does not meet skill requirements / 1=Meets some aspects - reserve candidate / 2=Meets skill requirements - to be invited to Recruitment Day
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- 0=Does not meet skill requirements / 1=Meets some aspects - reserve candidate / 2=Meets skill requirements - to be invited to Recruitment Day
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
