Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Community Respiratory Nurse, Band 6, within our South Notts Cardiorespiratory Service.
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.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
Whilst this post is mainly based in the West Bridgford area there will be a requirement to work across the Rushcliffe area to meet the needs of the service, therefore you must be a full UK drivers licence holder and have access to a car for work purposes.
The South Notts Cardio Respiratory Service is a community based team, which provides holistic and multidisciplinary evidence based support for respiratory patients in the South 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 experienced Nurse responsible for providing specialist respiratory nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient care.
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 experienced Nurse responsible for providing specialist respiratory nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient care.
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
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to deliver the principal accountabilities identified in job description in a variety of settings.
- oAbility to undertake Manual Handling Procedures in line with Trust Policy.
- oTo deliver the principal 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Registered Nurse
- o2-3 Years post-registration plus evidence of further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory in Respiratory
- oRelevant post registration diploma/degree courses in respiratory management
Desirable
- oAsthma Diploma
- oFlips or equivalent Preparation for the role of Mentor (Assessor) and Preceptor", or ENB 998 or equivalent.
- oV300/Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Training
Essential
- oDemonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD
Experience
Essential
- oProven post qualification experience with some at a Band 6 level.
- oRecent experience in frailty/respiratory care
- oSupervisory experience
- oExperience of audit
- oTeaching experience
- oRecent Community experience
- oSupervisor experience - mentoring and supporting staff
- oAutonomous practitioner
Desirable
- oStandard setting, service evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of local & National priorities
- oProfessional Codes of Conduct
- oAwareness of diversity
- oEvidence based practice
- oKnowledge of Risk Assessment
- oAbility to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- oTreatment of complex case & diverse conditions
Skills
Essential
- oLeadership skills
- oCaseload management skills of a complex caseload
- oTime management & prioritisation skills
- oOrganisational skills and use of initiative
- Self-motivated and able to work as an effective team member
- oAbility to communicate with team, patient/client and their families and other agencies
- oAbility to manage self
- oExcellent communication skills
- oFlexible and positive approach
- oAdvanced clinical and Comprehensive assessments
- oDevelopment of care pathways/service development
- oAbility to delegate
- oMDT working and ability to support the wider teams
Desirable
- oCompetent IT skills Presentation skills
- oClinical audit
- oIncident report investigations
- oService development and re design experience
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to deliver the principal accountabilities identified in job description in a variety of settings.
- oAbility to undertake Manual Handling Procedures in line with Trust Policy.
- oTo deliver the principal 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- o1st Level Registered Nurse
- o2-3 Years post-registration plus evidence of further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory in Respiratory
- oRelevant post registration diploma/degree courses in respiratory management
Desirable
- oAsthma Diploma
- oFlips or equivalent Preparation for the role of Mentor (Assessor) and Preceptor", or ENB 998 or equivalent.
- oV300/Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
Training
Essential
- oDemonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD
Experience
Essential
- oProven post qualification experience with some at a Band 6 level.
- oRecent experience in frailty/respiratory care
- oSupervisory experience
- oExperience of audit
- oTeaching experience
- oRecent Community experience
- oSupervisor experience - mentoring and supporting staff
- oAutonomous practitioner
Desirable
- oStandard setting, service evaluation
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of local & National priorities
- oProfessional Codes of Conduct
- oAwareness of diversity
- oEvidence based practice
- oKnowledge of Risk Assessment
- oAbility to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
- oTreatment of complex case & diverse conditions
Skills
Essential
- oLeadership skills
- oCaseload management skills of a complex caseload
- oTime management & prioritisation skills
- oOrganisational skills and use of initiative
- Self-motivated and able to work as an effective team member
- oAbility to communicate with team, patient/client and their families and other agencies
- oAbility to manage self
- oExcellent communication skills
- oFlexible and positive approach
- oAdvanced clinical and Comprehensive assessments
- oDevelopment of care pathways/service development
- oAbility to delegate
- oMDT working and ability to support the wider teams
Desirable
- oCompetent IT skills Presentation skills
- oClinical audit
- oIncident report investigations
- oService development and re design experience
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).
