Job summaryWe are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Respiratory specialist nursing team on a six month secondment. This is a multifaceted role, incorporating key aspects such as clinical, education, consultancy, research and management.
The candidate will be responsible for reviewing and supporting patients with a diagnosis of COPD/Asthma in the acute setting. They will be required to suggest treatment changes, and support ongoing management as well as on going referrals to appropriate outpatient clinics. There will also be the requirement for nurse led COPD/Asthma and sleep apnoea clinics.
There will be a requirement to arrange and support teaching within the acute settings and act as a resource to staff both in and outside the trust.
Management of the nursing team at UHND is also a requirement.
There will be an expectation to lead in the clinical audit and lead/actively participate in research.
We strongly encourage interested candidates to contact the Respiratory Matron-Michelle Fawdon (m.fawdon@nhs.net)
Main duties of the jobTo provide professional leadership and be a source of clinical expertise and professional advice, acting as a specialist nursing resource in respiratory nursing.
See patients with a variety of respiratory illnesses, ensuring that all patients and carers are well informed about their disease and its management by providing appropriate and timely information
Do the day to day management of a small team including appraisals.
To expand and develop the role to meet the changing needs of patients working within the parameters of the Code of Professional Practice, Trust and NMC guidelines.
Develop, establish and maintain networks locally, regionally and nationally in order to share and disseminate information, research and practice, establishing appropriate links with higher education.
Participate in nursing and collaborative research.
Assist in the development of policies, procedures and clinical protocols as appropriate.
Develop standards of practice against which quality of care may be measured.
Manage the respiratory nursing team
Partake in nurse led COPD/Asthma/sleep clinics
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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 responsibilitiesTo create a culture within the specialty which recognises and works in partnership with patients and carers involving them at all levels, utilising specialist knowledge and evidence based practice.
To ensure the provision of specialist/expert knowledge for all users of the service across the primary/secondary care interface providing a pivotal link between the two, working closely with colleagues in both settings ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive service for patients requiring specialist care.
To provide professional leadership and be a source of clinical expertise and professional advice
Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and carers taking all barriers in effective communication into consideration
To facilitate a coordinated working environment allowing cooperation and coordination with other health care professionals and other relevant internal and external agencies.
To create a culture within the specialty which recognises and works in partnership with patients and carers involving them at all levels, utilising specialist knowledge and evidence based practice.
To ensure the provision of specialist/expert knowledge for all users of the service across the primary/secondary care interface providing a pivotal link between the two, working closely with colleagues in both settings ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive service for patients requiring specialist care.
To facilitate a coordinated working environment allowing cooperation and coordination with other health care professionals and other relevant internal and external agencies.
Efficiently utilise available resources to meet service objectives.
Participate in business planning and objective setting for the service.
Coordination of sleep service including ensuring appropriate equipment available and being a key stake holder in the service development.
Submit statistics and activity data as required.
Person SpecificationStatutory Registration- Evidence of NMC registration
Special Skills & Knowledge- Experience in looking after patients with respiratory disease and sleep disordered breathing
- COPD/Asthma diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable- ARTP or equivalent diagnostic spirometry qualification
- Clinical Skills
- Capillary blood gas taking and interpretation
Qualifications- Registered general nurse
- Educated to degree level or appropriate level of experience
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable- Qualifications in Respiratory modules or demonstratable experience
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- clinical skills
Experience- At least 3 years experience post registration
- Evidence of managing a case load or care group setting with MDT working.
- Demonstrateable commitment to delivering high quality patient centered care including participation into quality assurance and audit.
Desirable- Evidence of participation in quality assurance, audit and research.
- Management experience
Special Requirements- Occupational health clearance
- DBS clearance
- Driving license if relevant to the role.
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
