Job summary
Band 6 Deputy Clinical Nurse Specialist - Lane Fox Home Ventilation Service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Lane Fox Home Ventilation Service. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse wishing to develop their already existing knowledge and skills in Long Term Ventilation and independent decision-making skills.
The Lane Fox Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a tertiary referral centre and the Home Ventilation Service supports patients requiring Long Term Ventilation outside of the hospital environment across the South East of England. There are currently over 200 patients seen by the team who require either Non-Invasive Ventilation or Tracheostomy Ventilation.
Working as part a team, you will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation in the community, as well as support tracheostomy tube changes at hospital-based clinics and in the community. There will be opportunities to develop the role and the successful applicant will be able to participate in ward rounds at nursing homes within the Long Term Tracheostomy Ventilation Care Facility Network, as well as referring hospitals across the region.
The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and be able to drive across the South of England according to service need.
Main duties of the job
- Work independently to manage a caseload of Level 2 patients in the community who require Non Invasive Ventilation, whilst supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists already in the team.
- Participate in routine tracheostomy tube changes at hospital-based clinics and in the community alongside the CNS team.
- Participate in ward rounds at nursing homes within the Long Term Tracheostomy Ventilation Care Facility Network.
- Triage referrals to the team and review patients in their home environment in a timely manner.
- Facilitate training sessions for care staff looking after patients requiring NIV.
- Deputise for the CNS team in their absence.
- Liaise with the inpatient service to maintain links between the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Represent the Lane Fox Unit, PACCS Directorate and Guy's and St Thomas' at local, regional and international conferences relevant to the specialty.
- Drive across the South of England to review patients in their own home environment, in line with Lone Worker Policy.
- Document visits and perform outcomes on the EPIC system.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Deputy Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Lane Fox Home Ventilation Service, you will work closely with the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists within the service, the Lane Fox ward MDT comprising of Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Specialists, Dietitians, Technical Services and the Administrative team.
Working as part a team, you will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation in the community, as well as support tracheostomy tube changes at hospital-based clinics and in the community. There will be opportunities to develop the role and the successful applicant will be able to participate in ward rounds at nursing homes within the Long Term Tracheostomy Ventilation Care Facility Network, as well as referring hospitals across the region.
This exciting role will enable you to transfer, utilise and develop your existing nursing skills and knowledge to ensure that the quality of care and the needs of adults requiring long term ventilation are met, in accordance to national and local guidelines. You must be organised, confident and have excellent communication skills to enable you to liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team and work with a diverse and varied group of patients and carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 6 Deputy Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Lane Fox Home Ventilation Service, you will work closely with the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists within the service, the Lane Fox ward MDT comprising of Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Specialists, Dietitians, Technical Services and the Administrative team.
Working as part a team, you will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation in the community, as well as support tracheostomy tube changes at hospital-based clinics and in the community. There will be opportunities to develop the role and the successful applicant will be able to participate in ward rounds at nursing homes within the Long Term Tracheostomy Ventilation Care Facility Network, as well as referring hospitals across the region.
This exciting role will enable you to transfer, utilise and develop your existing nursing skills and knowledge to ensure that the quality of care and the needs of adults requiring long term ventilation are met, in accordance to national and local guidelines. You must be organised, confident and have excellent communication skills to enable you to liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team and work with a diverse and varied group of patients and carers.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Substantial experience relevant to the role
- Post registration qualification relevant to the specialty
- Mentorship course/experience
- Full UK driving Licence
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge in specialty
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to organise own time and negotiate with others
- Experience in working in Long Term Ventilation
Desirable
- Experience of lone working
- Experience of teaching/supervising others
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Substantial experience relevant to the role
- Post registration qualification relevant to the specialty
- Mentorship course/experience
- Full UK driving Licence
Desirable
- Previous community experience
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates specialist knowledge in specialty
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills
- Demonstrates ability to organise own time and negotiate with others
- Experience in working in Long Term Ventilation
Desirable
- Experience of lone working
- Experience of teaching/supervising others
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust Values and Behaviours
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).
