Job summaryA six-month secondment opportunity has arisen to provide additional specialist nursing capacity during the winter period across the COPD, Oxygen and pneumonia pathways.
The candidate will be assisting the three nurse specialist teams to support admission avoidance, early supported discharge and safe discharge from the hospital through the utilisation of the virtual ward pathways. The candidate will need to be confident with autonomous working and making independent decisions for the patient's pathway. The candidate must have appropriate knowledge and skills to be able to perform the role independently within weeks of commencing the position.
The candidate will need to be currently working on a respiratory ward and hold a full driving license to be able to perform community visits for the virtual wards or outreach visits for the home oxygen and ROCKET team.
Until 31 March 2027Main duties of the job- Responsible for identification of suitable patients to be transferred to the community acquired pneumonia (CAP) virtual ward and their ongoing care on the CAP virtual ward.
- Responsible for identification of suitable patients to be transferred to the COPD virtual ward and timely handover to the COPD VW nurses.
- Responsible for identification of suitable patients to be assessed by the 02 VW patients for weaning of Oxygen at home.
- Act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the patients, carers and muti-professional team.
- Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management for patients entering any of the respiratory virtual wards and the long term condition teams ROCKET and HOSAR
- Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the service.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills in patients that have CAP/COPD and require Oxygen therapy . Ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence-based care.
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Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person SpecificationEducations, Training and QualificationsEssential- Educated to level 6 or equivalent level of education in nursing
- To have 2 years' experience working on a respiratory ward
Desirable- Independent/non-medical prescribing qualification
- Respiratory level 6 qualification
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience working autonomously in the assessment and management of patients with CAP/COPD and oxygen therapy
- Demonstratable knowledge and experience of COPD, Oxygen therapy and pneumonia patient assessments
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary working
Desirable- Experience of working in the community
SkillsEssential- Ability to interpret relevant clinical investigations, including blood gases, Xrays , spirometry and blood results
- Advanced clinical assessment skills in pneumonia/COPD and oxygen therapy patients.
- Ability to perform Venepuncture and capillary blood gases
- Ability to communicate effectively with MDT/Patients /Carers and the wider respiratory team
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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). 
