Job summary
We invite applications for this exciting post to provide specialist respiratory care as part of our DAIRS team at UHD.
The Dorset Adult Integrated Respiratory Service (DAIRS) provides care to patients with a variety of chronic respiratory diseases. The role is diverse, and the emphasis is on providing compassionate care to patients and their families through admission avoidance, supported discharges from hospital and specialist clinics. The service delivers care to patients in their own homes as well as in the hospital setting so there is an expected level of autonomy whilst working as part of the wider team.
This is a permanent post, full and part time hours will be considered. Working hours are 8am-4pm, to cover the 7 day service.
The role will be primarily based at Bournemouth but will also require travel to patient's homes in the surrounding areas, with the potential to work at other UHD sites. A UK driving licence is essential for this position.
Based at: Bournemouth
Interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Evidence of CPD
- A willingness to work towards a recognised qualification in COPD and Asthma
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in chronic respiratory conditions
- Development of junior staff/students
- Ability to work autonomously and a willingness to develop experience as a lone worker
Desirable
- Participation in research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of chronic respiratory conditions
- Specialist knowledge of respiratory disease including disease specific management pathways
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of interventions, treatments and potential complications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexible to the needs of the service, working pattern to cover the 7-day service
- Able to travel within geographical area as required by service / requirements of post
- Has a full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem-solving and prioritising abilities
- A strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the service can be met
Language requiremet
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Computer literacy and the ability to utilise electronic systems used by the Trust
- Demonstratable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure
Desirable
- Extended role skills in ABG's, CBG's and Venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse NMC
- Evidence of CPD
- A willingness to work towards a recognised qualification in COPD and Asthma
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in chronic respiratory conditions
- Development of junior staff/students
- Ability to work autonomously and a willingness to develop experience as a lone worker
Desirable
- Participation in research and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of chronic respiratory conditions
- Specialist knowledge of respiratory disease including disease specific management pathways
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of interventions, treatments and potential complications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexible to the needs of the service, working pattern to cover the 7-day service
- Able to travel within geographical area as required by service / requirements of post
- Has a full UK driving licence
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to deal with demands of rapidly developing and changing service, problem-solving and prioritising abilities
- A strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
- To be flexible and multi skilled to ensure the priorities of the service can be met
Language requiremet
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Computer literacy and the ability to utilise electronic systems used by the Trust
- Demonstratable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure
Desirable
- Extended role skills in ABG's, CBG's and Venepuncture
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
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).
