Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Home Oxygen Community reparatory nurse within our Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Service, part of the Mid-Notts Cardio Respiratory service to plan, prepare and support the delivery of home oxygen assessment to work both in clinics and patient's home environment.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Home Oxygen Community Respiratory Nurse within our Home Oxygen Assessment and Review Service, part of the Mid-Notts Cardio Respiratory service to plan, prepare and support the delivery of home oxygen assessment to work both in clinics and patient's home environment. There will be a requirement to work across Mid-Notts area including Mansfield & Ashfield, Newark & Sherwood, although predominantly in the Mansfield and Ashfield area to meet the needs of the service in the Mid- Notts portfolio, therefore you must be a full UK drivers licence holder and have access to a car for work purposes.
The Mid-Notts Cardio Respiratory Service is a community based team, which provides holistic and multidisciplinary evidence based support for respiratory patients in the Mid-Notts area.This service includes Specialist Community Respiratory Nurses, the Home Oxygen Service and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Working in partnership with other community teams, primary care and close support from Respiratory Consultants in secondary care. We aim to improve quality of life and promote self-management for respiratory patients through comprehensive holistic interventions.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an experience nurse, responsible for providing specialist nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient oxygen assessments. . You will need to demonstrate excellent risk assessment communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. Producing succinct patient assessment reports is essential and ensuring a high level of documentation within the specialist and holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence. A robust induction and competency-based development package will be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be an experience nurse, responsible for providing specialist nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient oxygen assessments. . You will need to demonstrate excellent risk assessment communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. Producing succinct patient assessment reports is essential and ensuring a high level of documentation within the specialist and holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence. A robust induction and competency-based development package will be provided.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- oManaging those with Complex/Long Term Conditions.
- oFlexible and positive approach
- oLeadership and delegation skills.
- oConfident to highlight and address under performance
- oTherapeutic handling techniques.
Experience
Essential
- oExperienced in managing and prescribing patients with oxygen therapy
- oKnowledge of Respiratory management within Primary/Secondary/Community Care with ability to transfer skills to appropriate setting and appropriately refer to relevant HCP
- oExperience of working with Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis
- oExperience working in the community
Desirable
- oExperience working in a specialist Home Oxygen Service
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to deliver the principle accountabilities identified in job description in a variety of settings.
- oAbility to undertake Manual Handling Procedures in line with Trust Policy.
- oAbility to produce reports and respond to clinical need e.g. ability to carry out capillary blood gas sampling and spirometry
- oTo deliver the principle accountabilities identified in the job description.
- oCan demonstrate the ability to communicate and support individuals with life limiting conditions. Ability to communicate with patients and carers who may have cognitive impairment.
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Registered Nurse
- oPost-registration and significant further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory in Respiratory
- oKnowledge of specialist procedures through training
- oAble to perform blood gas sampling (CBG)
Desirable
- oARTP Spirometry experience/training or working towards
- oRelevant post registration diploma/degree courses in respiratory management
Training
Essential
- oCPD
- oTraining in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
Knowledge
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge in developments within respiratory care in respect of oxygen
- oExcellent verbal / /written communication skills
- oSelf motivated and able to lead by example
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oExcellent knowledge of the BTS Guidelines
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- oFlexibility to work within the needs of the service which may include 7 day working between 8am - 8pm on a rota basis.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- oManaging those with Complex/Long Term Conditions.
- oFlexible and positive approach
- oLeadership and delegation skills.
- oConfident to highlight and address under performance
- oTherapeutic handling techniques.
Experience
Essential
- oExperienced in managing and prescribing patients with oxygen therapy
- oKnowledge of Respiratory management within Primary/Secondary/Community Care with ability to transfer skills to appropriate setting and appropriately refer to relevant HCP
- oExperience of working with Respiratory patients eg COPD, ILD and Bronchiectasis
- oExperience working in the community
Desirable
- oExperience working in a specialist Home Oxygen Service
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to deliver the principle accountabilities identified in job description in a variety of settings.
- oAbility to undertake Manual Handling Procedures in line with Trust Policy.
- oAbility to produce reports and respond to clinical need e.g. ability to carry out capillary blood gas sampling and spirometry
- oTo deliver the principle accountabilities identified in the job description.
- oCan demonstrate the ability to communicate and support individuals with life limiting conditions. Ability to communicate with patients and carers who may have cognitive impairment.
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Registered Nurse
- oPost-registration and significant further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory in Respiratory
- oKnowledge of specialist procedures through training
- oAble to perform blood gas sampling (CBG)
Desirable
- oARTP Spirometry experience/training or working towards
- oRelevant post registration diploma/degree courses in respiratory management
Training
Essential
- oCPD
- oTraining in NHS procedures, protocols and policies
Knowledge
Essential
- oUp to date knowledge in developments within respiratory care in respect of oxygen
- oExcellent verbal / /written communication skills
- oSelf motivated and able to lead by example
- oExcellent organisational skills
- oExcellent knowledge of the BTS Guidelines
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- oA full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
- oFlexibility to work within the needs of the service which may include 7 day working between 8am - 8pm on a rota basis.
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
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).
