Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated nurse to
work as a Sleep Nurse Specialist, within
a forward thinking Organisation that delivers a patient centered approach to
support a diagnosis of Obstructive sleep apnoea on patients.
This is
a 6 month fixed term contract as a limited project.
There are approximately
8,000 patients established on treatment for Sleep disordered breathing within
the County Durham and Darlington.
As a member of the sleep service you will have the opportunity to develop your skills
and knowledge of sleep disordered breathing to enhance the care that patients
receive. This includes being able to provide life style advice and offer DVLA
guidance and undertake complex diagnositic interpretation of sleep studies.
This role will be predominantly hospital based. You
will be responsible for direct patient care and nurse led clinics both on a 1:1
and group capacity, telephone clinics for patients with a new diagnosis of
sleep disordered breathing and reviewing patients established on treatment. There
is also an expectation to safely offer patient initiated follow up where
necessary.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve both direct and indirect
patient contact. You will work closely with the other members of the sleep
service and relevant members of the MDT.
The sleep service recieves
over 3,000 referrals for Sleep studies with approximately 60-80% of those
studies being reported as positive requiring follow up and potential treatment.
You will be responsible for acurately analysing sleep studies. The service
consists of both face to face and telephone reviews for both new diagnosis of
patients and reviews of those established on treatment. It will also involve
distributing new equipment and trouble shooting a variety of potential
problems.
The service has recently
changed due to increase in capacity and demand and some clinics are now
delivered in a group set up. You will be responsible for delivering these
sessions which include delivering a presentation to a small number of same sex
patients and commencing treatment.
There is also the
requirement to answer telephone and email concerns from patients and liaise
closely with other members of the sleep service.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work alongside the existing Sleep Specialist nurses, to provide a high level of
specialist knowledge to
patients and other health care professionals.
Liaise closely with the
other Senior Sleep specialist nurses and line manage those within the service.
Provide highly visible
nursing leadership, advising on operational issues as they arise.
Providing pre-diagnosis analysis of sleep
studies and interpret accordingly.
To deliver both telephone and face to face
clinics consisting of newly diagnosed patients, reviews and transfers into
service.
Delivering alternate weekly
group set up clinics to small group of patients. This will involve delivering a
presentation on Sleep disordered breathing and CPAP therapy and issuing
equipment.
Deliver weekly telephone
clinics to patients with a positive sleep study. This involves discussing their
sleep study and taking relevant history to decide whether further treatment is appropriate.
Trouble shooting problems
with CPAP devices and equipment and arranging suitable follow up or delivery of
equipment
Regular answering of
queries from both patients with pre-exsisting OSA and pre-formal diagnosis.
Interpreting of complex
sleep studies and collaboration with other members of MDT such as sleep
neurologists where suitable.
Use advanced communication skills to enable clear
understanding of sleep results and treatment options.
Awareness of other
treatment options including ENT and ability to advise and guide where required.
Understanding the mechanics of Continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) and relevant equipment.
Understand remote
monitoring (Airview) and when to adjust pressures and settings to ensure
optimal patient treatment.
Ability to cross cover if
required (DMH or UHND)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work alongside the existing Sleep Specialist nurses, to provide a high level of
specialist knowledge to
patients and other health care professionals.
Liaise closely with the
other Senior Sleep specialist nurses and line manage those within the service.
Provide highly visible
nursing leadership, advising on operational issues as they arise.
Providing pre-diagnosis analysis of sleep
studies and interpret accordingly.
To deliver both telephone and face to face
clinics consisting of newly diagnosed patients, reviews and transfers into
service.
Delivering alternate weekly
group set up clinics to small group of patients. This will involve delivering a
presentation on Sleep disordered breathing and CPAP therapy and issuing
equipment.
Deliver weekly telephone
clinics to patients with a positive sleep study. This involves discussing their
sleep study and taking relevant history to decide whether further treatment is appropriate.
Trouble shooting problems
with CPAP devices and equipment and arranging suitable follow up or delivery of
equipment
Regular answering of
queries from both patients with pre-exsisting OSA and pre-formal diagnosis.
Interpreting of complex
sleep studies and collaboration with other members of MDT such as sleep
neurologists where suitable.
Use advanced communication skills to enable clear
understanding of sleep results and treatment options.
Awareness of other
treatment options including ENT and ability to advise and guide where required.
Understanding the mechanics of Continuous
positive airway pressure (CPAP) and relevant equipment.
Understand remote
monitoring (Airview) and when to adjust pressures and settings to ensure
optimal patient treatment.
Ability to cross cover if
required (DMH or UHND)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration
- experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Caseload Management
- Leadership experience
- Experience with sleep disordered breathing issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks / National Guidence
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or demonstrateable experience in relevant subject field.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work
- towards
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Statutory Registration
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of lateral thinking
Desirable
- Clincal Skills
- Audit experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration
- experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Caseload Management
- Leadership experience
- Experience with sleep disordered breathing issues
Special Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of relevant National Service Frameworks / National Guidence
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or demonstrateable experience in relevant subject field.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work
- towards
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Statutory Registration
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Teaching/assessment and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of lateral thinking
Desirable
- Clincal Skills
- Audit experience
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
