Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity, for both nurses new to the respiratory specialty that have a keen interest to learn and expand their knowledge and to nurses who wish to expand their existing respiratory experience within a specialist center.
We want to help you realise your potential which is reflected through our training and development plans. We offer an extensive induction programme and the option to rotate within respiratory departments. We have dedicated Practice Education team that will support you in your role.
We value your potential and offer the support to achieve career progression. The successful candidate is expected to work night duty and on the wards within the Respiratory directorate to support its service, should the need arise.
There are many opportunities for your development through our in-house education programmes facilitated by our Practice Educator who you will work closely with to guide your development and training.
A wealth of opportunity awaits you within respiratory nursing at the Royal Brompton Hospital.
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multidisciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning,delivery and evaluation of direct patient care with supervision from senior staff.
- To support the Charge Nurse/Senior Sister to monitor the safety and quality of care forpatients.
- To manage a group of Nursing Assistants and assign delegated tasks and responsibility as appropriate.
- To ensure the compliance of mandatory training
- To ensure a positive focused service incorporating patients' feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.
- To participate in clinical audits to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes.
About us
The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals has merged with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to bring together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease.
Foulis ward is a specialist respiratory ward which cares for patients with a wide variety of lung conditions. Our main focus is cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis, although, we cater to patients with sleep and ventilation issue, care for patients with neuro-muscular disorders and tracheostomy care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain a professional behaviour at all times a in line with NMC code of Professional Conduct and the Trust's values.
- To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
- To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.
- To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
- To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
- To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g. audits or monitoring CQC standards.
- To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.
- To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues whennecessary.
- To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.
- To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.
- Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds
- To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidencebased care.
- To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
- Be always accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk.
- To facilitate early discharge planning being carried out to enable appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital or transferring in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
- To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
- Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
- To be aware of the research process and current trends.
- In collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
- Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system.
- Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- Takes an active role in the ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and bed areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly.
- To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
- Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
- Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
- Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
- Demonstrates good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation.
- To liaise with the Senior Matron and Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.
- Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies.
- To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
- To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
- To ensure that there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To be aware of the research process and current trends.
- In collaboration with the Matron, and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESInfection ControlInfection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcareassociated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts policies and procedures which reflect thestatutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.
- To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.
- To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.
- To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified or escalate as necessary.
- To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.
- To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released toundertake their duties.Health and Safety at WorkThe post holder is required to:
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.
- Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.Confidentiality & Data ProtectionThe post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 andmaintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those postswhere there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction,organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances,age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, politicalaffiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.You are responsible for ensuring that the Trusts policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.Vulnerable Groups
- To carry out responsibilities in such a way to minimize risk of harm vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare as per the Care Act 2014.
- To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trusts child protection policies.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staff contravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.Standards of dressAll staff are expected to abide by the Trusts guidance on standards of dress.This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESMaintain a professional behaviour at all times a in line with NMC code of Professional Conduct and the Trust's values.
- To be responsible for the unsupervised assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.
- To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.
- To contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines/policies relating to speciality.
- To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate written and electronic documentation.
- To collect data and provide essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g. audits or monitoring CQC standards.
- To measure patient acuity and/or dependency to inform evidence-based decision making on staffing and workforce.
- To monitor and record planned vs actual staffing levels and escalate issues whennecessary.
- To be responsible for ensuring effective mechanisms are in place so that all clinical and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported, investigated and changes made to avoid recurrence.
- To establish effective working relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- To supervise unqualified staff, to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out delegated aspects of care.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- To ensure high standards of care are given to all patients, monitoring this through spot checks and clinical quality indicators outcome measures.
- Contribute to patient and relative feedback by undertaking daily clinical rounds
- To collaborate in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidencebased care.
- To ensure communication with patients and significant others is established, ensuring empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
- Be always accountable for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults or children at risk.
- To facilitate early discharge planning being carried out to enable appropriate arrangements to be in place for patients leaving hospital or transferring in order to achieve a safe and timely discharge from hospital.
- To ensure that all patients are cared for in a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that all staff are aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in charge and escalating issues when necessary.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- Ensure that all staff act in accordance with Trust policies such as Infection Prevention and Control, Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities.
- Assist with the development of, and implementation of, local and trust wide policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
- To be aware of the research process and current trends.
- In collaboration with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.
- Resolve any concerns about levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the Matron/Senior Sister and reporting via the Trusts incident reporting system.
- Contribute to discussions and plans regarding service improvements and initiatives.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- Takes an active role in the ward environment needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear walkways and bed areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and supplies are stored correctly.
- To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
- Accountable for efficient and economical use of ward supplies.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
- Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
- Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation of workload.
- Demonstrates good leadership skills and ensure that communication is effective between the patient, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- To develop skills to be able to investigate accidents, incidents and complaints, implementing corrective actions where necessary and in consultation.
- To liaise with the Senior Matron and Complaints and Clinical Risk Management Teams appropriately.
- Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies.
- To contribute to the planning and organising of service improvements.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
- To be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
- To ensure that there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation including unit meetings.
- RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- To be aware of the research process and current trends.
- In collaboration with the Matron, and clinical lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks within area of clinical responsibility.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIESInfection ControlInfection control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcareassociated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.It is the duty of every member of staff to take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trusts policies and procedures which reflect thestatutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.
- To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.
- To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.
- To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified or escalate as necessary.
- To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorates Governance structures.
- To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released toundertake their duties.Health and Safety at WorkThe post holder is required to:
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.
- Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.Confidentiality & Data ProtectionThe post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 andmaintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.If you are required to process information, you should do so in a fair and lawful way, ensuring accuracy is maintained. You should hold information only for the specific registered purpose and not use or disclose it in any way incompatible with such a purpose.You should disclose information only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.Breaches of confidentiality in relation to information will result in disciplinary action, which may include dismissal. Employees are expected to comply with all Trust policies and procedures and to work in accordance of the Data Protection Act 1998. For those postswhere there is management or supervision of other staff it is the responsibility of that employee to ensure that their staff receive appropriate training (e.g. HISS induction,organising refresher sessions for staff when necessary.)Conflict of InterestThe Trust is responsible for ensuring that the services for patients in its care meet the highest standards. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends.Equality and DiversityThe Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job-related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances,age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, politicalaffiliation or trade union membership. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individuals ability to meet the requirements for the job.You are responsible for ensuring that the Trusts policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services.Vulnerable Groups
- To carry out responsibilities in such a way to minimize risk of harm vulnerable adults and to promote their welfare as per the Care Act 2014.
- To demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to the trusts child protection policies.No SmokingThe Trust implemented a No Smoking Policy, which applies to all staff. Staff contravening this policy will be subject to disciplinary procedures.Standards of dressAll staff are expected to abide by the Trusts guidance on standards of dress.This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level Registration oEvidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oAwareness of current professional nursing issues oDemonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to plan and prioritise workload oProven communication skills and ability to negotiate o Skilled in use of computer/keyboard oAbility to supervise registered and unregistered staff oAbility to work well within a team oKnowledge of risk management oAbility to lead change and service improvement oAware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements oTo maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- oFirst Level Registration oEvidence of recent and ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- oAwareness of current professional nursing issues oDemonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- oAbility to plan and prioritise workload oProven communication skills and ability to negotiate o Skilled in use of computer/keyboard oAbility to supervise registered and unregistered staff oAbility to work well within a team oKnowledge of risk management oAbility to lead change and service improvement oAware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements oTo maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
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).
