Job summary
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust and are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
This is an exciting time to join the respiratory team as we move into a state of the art respiratory unit in the brand new Louisa Martindale Building.
The post holder will be a vital member of the UHSussex East Asthma team working with GP's, practice nurses/nurse practitioners to support the screening, planning and monitoring care of patients diagnosed with severe asthma. The successful post holder will be expected to manage a caseload of patients, deliver clinics both virtually and face to face and to support and coach patients to become independent with their management and treatments. The successful post holder will join an expanding team as we develop a Tier 3 Severe Asthma Spoke to deliver high quality care to patients with asthma both on an inpatient and outpatient basis; assisting to identify those patients who may be eligible for biological asthma treatments.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be actively involved in education, audit and research and contribute to the development of the Severe Asthma service.
To lead best practice in nursing care of patients with Asthma.
Taking on a caseload of patients to support from referral onwards, including contributing to planning diagnostic work ups to support asthma/severe asthma diagnosis and confirm eligibility for biologics and following -up eligible for biologics.
Supporting the UHSussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
Involvement in biologic clinics including adminstering biologics for patients, and education in self administration for future use at home.
The post holder will be able to assess, monitor and provide asthma action plans in the nurse led clinics.
To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide nurse led clinics, request, perform and analyse tests.
Demonstrate advanced nursing practices relevant to the area of Asthma, ordering and interpretation of diagnostics.
Ability to apply excellent analytical and judgement skills to interpret and compare a range of options on patient care
Demonstrate ability to act independently, use initiative and be accountable for own actions in the hospital and outpatient setting
Computer literate, able to use databases and other relevant programmes
Demonstrate the ability to educate and train other health professionals, to motivate and enthuse others and work across professional boundaries
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is initially a 1 year secondment with a view to developing a permanent role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To lead best practice in nursing care of patients with Asthma.
Taking on a caseload of patients to support from referral onwards, including contributing to planning diagnostic work ups to support asthma/severe asthma diagnosis and confirm eligibility for biologics and following -up eligible for biologics.
Supporting the UHSussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
Completing and sending necessary information to the severe asthma MDT to support patient initiation on biologics.
Involvement in biologic clinics including adminstering biologics for patients, and education in self administration for future use at home.
The post holder will be able to assess, monitor and provide asthma action plans in the nurse led clinics.
Act as patients advocate and counsel when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning treatment options or quality of life issues
To collaborate with other professionals and services in both secondary and primary care to achieve a seamless service, with effective communication between the service, regional hospitals and community teams
Provide a telephone support service for patients and health care professionals, communicating with other services as indicated
To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide nurse led clinics, request, perform and analyse tests.
Demonstrate advanced nursing practices relevant to the area of Asthma, ordering and interpretation of diagnostics.
Ability to apply excellent analytical and judgement skills to interpret and compare a range of options on patient care
Demonstrate ability to act independently, use initiative and be accountable for own actions in the hospital and outpatient setting
Computer literate, able to use databases and other relevant programmes
Demonstrate the ability to educate and train other health professionals, to motivate and enthuse others and work across professional boundaries
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show the ability to influence and negotiate
Active participation in research and/ or clinical evaluation and audit
Ability to present relevant written and visual educational material
Flexibility, adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
To raise the profile of Asthma in the trust, locally and nationally and actively participate in the promotion of Asthma health
To develop specialist knowledge in Asthma care and develop robust networks with Asthma services nationally
To act in accordance with the NMC code of Professional standards of practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is initially a 1 year secondment with a view to developing a permanent role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To lead best practice in nursing care of patients with Asthma.
Taking on a caseload of patients to support from referral onwards, including contributing to planning diagnostic work ups to support asthma/severe asthma diagnosis and confirm eligibility for biologics and following -up eligible for biologics.
Supporting the UHSussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
Completing and sending necessary information to the severe asthma MDT to support patient initiation on biologics.
Involvement in biologic clinics including adminstering biologics for patients, and education in self administration for future use at home.
The post holder will be able to assess, monitor and provide asthma action plans in the nurse led clinics.
Act as patients advocate and counsel when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning treatment options or quality of life issues
To collaborate with other professionals and services in both secondary and primary care to achieve a seamless service, with effective communication between the service, regional hospitals and community teams
Provide a telephone support service for patients and health care professionals, communicating with other services as indicated
To act as an autonomous practitioner and provide nurse led clinics, request, perform and analyse tests.
Demonstrate advanced nursing practices relevant to the area of Asthma, ordering and interpretation of diagnostics.
Ability to apply excellent analytical and judgement skills to interpret and compare a range of options on patient care
Demonstrate ability to act independently, use initiative and be accountable for own actions in the hospital and outpatient setting
Computer literate, able to use databases and other relevant programmes
Demonstrate the ability to educate and train other health professionals, to motivate and enthuse others and work across professional boundaries
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show the ability to influence and negotiate
Active participation in research and/ or clinical evaluation and audit
Ability to present relevant written and visual educational material
Flexibility, adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
To raise the profile of Asthma in the trust, locally and nationally and actively participate in the promotion of Asthma health
To develop specialist knowledge in Asthma care and develop robust networks with Asthma services nationally
To act in accordance with the NMC code of Professional standards of practice
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Evidence of on going study to degree/masters level
- Familiar with specific treatments and medications in asthma
- Extensive post reg experience with experience in asthma
Desirable
- Band 6 with experience in asthma/respiratory medicine
- Asthma Diploma
- evidence of on going study
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Evidence of on going study to degree/masters level
- Familiar with specific treatments and medications in asthma
- Extensive post reg experience with experience in asthma
Desirable
- Band 6 with experience in asthma/respiratory medicine
- Asthma Diploma
- evidence of on going study
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).
