Job summary
To work within a dynamic team providing evidence-based,
specialised home oxygen assessment, interpretation and safe oxygen therapy
prescription for community patients in their own homes and clinical
environments. The post holder will be
responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key healthcare
professionals whilst working to a high degree of accuracy and adhering to
contractual requirements.
Main duties of the job
Work as an autonomous
practitioner in partnership with other health/social care professionals, using
specialised skills and knowledge to assess, monitor and review the physical,
social and psychological needs of the patients with respiratory diagnosis.
Develop care plans and
instigate therapeutic treatments based on comprehensive patient-focused
assessments and best available evidence (national guidelines, latest research
and expert opinion) to improve health outcomes.
Assessment of patients
for long term and or ambulatory oxygen therapy in accordance with National
Guidelines.
To reduce avoidable and
inappropriate hospital admissions/re-admissions, by assessing patients in a
timely manner and working with other health and social care teams, to support
the care of the patient in their own home wherever possible.
To undertake community
oxygen assessments, including the use of capillary blood gases, their
interpretation and appropriate prescription of oxygen delivery systems. To
communicate the results of the assessments to the GPs hospital respiratory
services and other clinical staff involved with the patient care.
To work as a
non-medical prescriber, linking where appropriate to other professionals
involved in medicines management such as GPs and Pharmacists.
Complete enhanced risk
assessments and safety interventions to ensure the safe delivery of oxygen
therapy.
About us
Our goal is not just to develop better products and services though its about improving the quality of peoples lives. Baywater Healthcare employs just under 400 people in the UK and has its headquarters in Crewe, Cheshire. The office is home to a 24-hour call centre, as well as administrative support for all oxygen, ventilation, nebuliser, sleep and telehealth therapy services.
Our promise
Our objective is to support patients in their therapy and encourage long-term compliance. Therefore, as well as equipment and consumables designed for patient comfort; 24/7 support; and equipment servicing and maintenance at home, we also offer advice and support from specialist Clinical Advisers. Alongside this focus on providing the best possible support and equipment for patients, our aim is also to relieve the administrative burden on clinicians, allowing them more time to focus on patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an autonomous practitioner in partnership with other health/social care professionals, using specialised skills and knowledge to assess, monitor and review the physical, social and psychological needs of the patients with respiratory diagnosis.
- Develop care plans and instigate therapeutic treatments based on comprehensive patient-focused assessments and best available evidence (national guidelines, latest research and expert opinion) to improve health outcomes.
- Assessment of patients for long term and or ambulatory oxygen therapy in accordance with National Guidelines.
- Empower patients to actively manage their own conditions, improving their quality of life and encouraging behaviour change strategies e.g.: smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, home exercise regimes, improved concordance with oxygen, medications and symptom management.
- To reduce avoidable and inappropriate hospital admissions/re-admissions, by assessing patients in a timely manner and working with other health and social care teams, to support the care of the patient in their own home wherever possible.
- To undertake community oxygen assessments, including the use of capillary blood gases, their interpretation and appropriate prescription of oxygen delivery systems. To communicate the results of the assessments to the GPs hospital respiratory services and other clinical staff involved with the patient care.
- To work as a non-medical prescriber, linking where appropriate to other professionals involved in medicines management such as GPs and Pharmacists.
- To support the clinical lead in delivery of the home oxygen assessment service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an autonomous practitioner in partnership with other health/social care professionals, using specialised skills and knowledge to assess, monitor and review the physical, social and psychological needs of the patients with respiratory diagnosis.
- Develop care plans and instigate therapeutic treatments based on comprehensive patient-focused assessments and best available evidence (national guidelines, latest research and expert opinion) to improve health outcomes.
- Assessment of patients for long term and or ambulatory oxygen therapy in accordance with National Guidelines.
- Empower patients to actively manage their own conditions, improving their quality of life and encouraging behaviour change strategies e.g.: smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, home exercise regimes, improved concordance with oxygen, medications and symptom management.
- To reduce avoidable and inappropriate hospital admissions/re-admissions, by assessing patients in a timely manner and working with other health and social care teams, to support the care of the patient in their own home wherever possible.
- To undertake community oxygen assessments, including the use of capillary blood gases, their interpretation and appropriate prescription of oxygen delivery systems. To communicate the results of the assessments to the GPs hospital respiratory services and other clinical staff involved with the patient care.
- To work as a non-medical prescriber, linking where appropriate to other professionals involved in medicines management such as GPs and Pharmacists.
- To support the clinical lead in delivery of the home oxygen assessment service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and NMC registered nurse or similar qualification and experience
- Experience in respiratory medicine
- Specialist clinical assessment skills
- Ability to drive and access to a car for business purposes
- Mentorship/Teaching skills
- Computer literacy and confidence to work with all Microsoft office packages, eg, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Training and educational skills
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in your field
- Evidence of continual professional development and training to meet NMC revalidation requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified and NMC registered nurse or similar qualification and experience
- Experience in respiratory medicine
- Specialist clinical assessment skills
- Ability to drive and access to a car for business purposes
- Mentorship/Teaching skills
- Computer literacy and confidence to work with all Microsoft office packages, eg, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Training and educational skills
- Demonstrable track record of achievement in your field
- Evidence of continual professional development and training to meet NMC revalidation requirements
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
