Job summary
We are looking to
recruit a highly motivated nurse with significant experience of caring for Respiratory
patients. The position is a fixed term 18.75 hour a week role, working into the
community Specialist Respiratory team in Sunderland Steps to Health Service.
This post is suitable
for a registered nurse who is able to work towards the development of expert
knowledge and high level clinical practice within the specialty of respiratory.
Further information on skills and experience required are outlined in the
person specification.
Main duties of the job
This job is
suited to a nurse with extensive experience and knowledge of caring for a
respiratory patient.
The community
respiratory specialist nurse team work within the Steps to Health team based between
Grindon Primary Care Centre and Springwell Health Centre.
Steps to Health are a
dynamic team who support people in the community with a range of conditions to
ensure they have a safe, supported rehabilitation period and expert clinical
care.
The specialist
respiratory team provide comprehensive, effective, specialist nursing care and
advice to patients, carers and health care professionals and work closely with
other health care professionals in the development of community respiratory
services.
As a specialist Pulmonary
Rehabilitation Nurse you will be expected to triage, assess, plan, and develop an
exercise and education programme for patients with a respiratory disease. This
will include assessments of patients via telephone and in a clinic environment.
A key part of the role is leading Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes across all
localities in the city of Sunderland. You will work closely within a
multi-disciplinary team.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert guidance,
assessment, review, treatment planning, education and exercise prescription for
those in Sunderland with a Long Term Condition.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to provide expert guidance,
assessment, review, treatment planning, education and exercise prescription for
those in Sunderland with a Long Term Condition.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of working towards
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor or recent evidence of having facilitated
- learning in practice.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or working towards
- Advanced communication skills training
- Clinical Skills or willing to work towards
- Independent Nurse Prescriber or willing to work towards
- DESMOND educator or willing to work towards
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Proven Leadership skills
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
- Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice within Long Term Conditions.
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Evidence of building sound effective working relationships across a range of agencies within the health community
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum experience as a Band 5
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Experience of leading change management in ward/dept. area
- Evidence of practice development
- Experience of working with people with acute or chronic Long Term Condition
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of line management of staff
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver with valid license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse)
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject or evidence of working towards
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor or recent evidence of having facilitated
- learning in practice.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Management and leadership qualification, or course attendance or working towards
- Advanced communication skills training
- Clinical Skills or willing to work towards
- Independent Nurse Prescriber or willing to work towards
- DESMOND educator or willing to work towards
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy
- Proven Leadership skills
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues
- Evidence of the ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and current practice within Long Term Conditions.
- Able to work without supervision
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages
- Proven interpersonal skills
- Evidence of building sound effective working relationships across a range of agencies within the health community
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum experience as a Band 5
- Thorough understanding of contemporary nursing issues
- Experience of leading change management in ward/dept. area
- Evidence of practice development
- Experience of working with people with acute or chronic Long Term Condition
- Experience of multi disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of line management of staff
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver with valid license
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).
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