Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join the acute
respiratory nursing service/hospital at home service based at University
Hospital North Durham. Our nursing team is made up of a Respiratory Nurse
Consultant, Respiratory Matron, a Respiratory Nurse Specialist/Team Lead, a
number of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, and Respiratory Health Care Assistant.
We strongly encourage interested candidates to contact Lead
Nurse, Georgia Richardson (georgia.richardson1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The role includes a range of duties such as
- Providing a 7 day hospital at home service for patients
suffering from an exacerbation of COPD. (This is currently in review and can be
discussed further)
- Reviewing patients in hospital.
- Contributing to the management of patients admitted with
respiratory disease in the form of assessment for home oxygen therapy, making
recommendations in line with local and national treatment guidelines, promoting
the benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation advice and disease
education.
- The role also includes outpatient clinics for
nebulised antibiotics, and biologic therapies
for severe asthma, as well supporting the Respiratory Nurse Consultant and Band
8 Lead respiratory Nurse with our nurse
led sleep related breathing disorder clinics.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess patients admitted to hospital with respiratory
problems, assessing, supporting and facilitating discharge as appropriate
including completing the COPD bundle.
- Review patients in their own home following acute
exacerbations of COPD.
- Ensure all patients with COPD and asthma leave hospital
with a self-management plan, the most appropriate inhaler device, education and
follow up arrangements.
- Support patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, asthma and other respiratory conditions on discharge and in the
community when appropriate.
- Educate patients, carers and staff about the use of
equipment and treatments related to respiratory disease, such as inhalers, peak
flow meters and nebulisers. To assess knowledge and concordance with
medication.
- Liaise with community services including community based
respiratory nurses, community matrons, and intermediate care services.
- Actively participate and provide a Pulmonary Education
programme for hospital and community staff to ensure that all professionals
receive consistent information.
- Attend respiratory medicine meetings.
- Develop close working relationships with the wards
including Ambulatory care, A&E, medical admissions unit and the base wards.
- Assess patients requirements for oxygen on discharge and
prescribe as required.
- Participate in audit.
- Assess patients with a diagnosis of OSA, initiate
treatment, educate and advise appropriately.
-
Follow up patients on CPAP therapy, adjust
treatments and troubleshoot as
necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess patients admitted to hospital with respiratory
problems, assessing, supporting and facilitating discharge as appropriate
including completing the COPD bundle.
- Review patients in their own home following acute
exacerbations of COPD.
- Ensure all patients with COPD and asthma leave hospital
with a self-management plan, the most appropriate inhaler device, education and
follow up arrangements.
- Support patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, asthma and other respiratory conditions on discharge and in the
community when appropriate.
- Educate patients, carers and staff about the use of
equipment and treatments related to respiratory disease, such as inhalers, peak
flow meters and nebulisers. To assess knowledge and concordance with
medication.
- Liaise with community services including community based
respiratory nurses, community matrons, and intermediate care services.
- Actively participate and provide a Pulmonary Education
programme for hospital and community staff to ensure that all professionals
receive consistent information.
- Attend respiratory medicine meetings.
- Develop close working relationships with the wards
including Ambulatory care, A&E, medical admissions unit and the base wards.
- Assess patients requirements for oxygen on discharge and
prescribe as required.
- Participate in audit.
- Assess patients with a diagnosis of OSA, initiate
treatment, educate and advise appropriately.
-
Follow up patients on CPAP therapy, adjust
treatments and troubleshoot as
necessary.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of type 2 Respiratory failure and the use and application of NIV
- Ability to check inhaler techniques and assess patients medication for their respiratory illness
- Knowledge of Respiratory medication and guidance on when to use it
- Knowledge of Respiratory guidelines
- Ability to work independantly and manage own workload.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with respiratory patients
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Courses related to advanced nursing practice Degree or equivalent extensive knowledge in respiratory medicine
Desirable
- Courses related to respiratory medicine
- Courses related to management
- Clinical skills
- Non medical prescribing
- Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of type 2 Respiratory failure and the use and application of NIV
- Ability to check inhaler techniques and assess patients medication for their respiratory illness
- Knowledge of Respiratory medication and guidance on when to use it
- Knowledge of Respiratory guidelines
- Ability to work independantly and manage own workload.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with respiratory patients
Desirable
- Community nursing experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Courses related to advanced nursing practice Degree or equivalent extensive knowledge in respiratory medicine
Desirable
- Courses related to respiratory medicine
- Courses related to management
- Clinical skills
- Non medical prescribing
- Teaching qualification
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).
