Job summary
Medical Service Line 2 is looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse with experience working in acute respiratory medicine in primary or secondary care settings. You will work with the well-established respiratory nursing team to support the development of a specialist health inequalities programme of work, and to embed research into the Gateshead Health Respiratory Service.
You will be based at the QEH with the respiratory nursing team, but will have accountabilities to the Head of Research and Development and the Programme Lead for Health Inequalities.
Main duties of the job
Two key elements:
- Health Inequalities
You will work closely with the Lead for Health Inequalities to provide specialist outreach to groups underserved by existing healthcare provision with an aim of improving access to healthcare and reducing inequalities.
- Research
You will be responsible for leading on respiratory research studies, and scoping new research opportunities with an overall aim of embedding clinical research into the Respiratory Nursing and Medical team's core clinical practice in line with the Trust's Research and Development strategy.
See job description for full duties
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care.
- To contribute to the delivery and development of Respiratory Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Respiratory Services and as set out in the NMC Code.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
- To work as senior member with a clinical team, in the provision of Respiratory Services.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with Respiratory disease to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients.
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public.
- To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
- To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies.
- To manage own case load of patients in primary and secondary setting with COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis and IPF.
- To independently review patients in clinic setting with, Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis and IPF.
- To use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help in the management of anxiety related breathlessness.
- Identify patients who meet criteria for biologics, submitting evidence to the regional MDT, monitor and support patients receiving biologics in line with regional and national guidelines.
- Interpret and perform spirometry, FENO and skin prick tests results
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide the highest standard of holistic care for patients through the utilisation of enhanced clinical skills and advice in the assessment and management of patients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to improve and maintain the quality and safety of patient care.
- To contribute to the delivery and development of Respiratory Service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for clinical practice.
- To be accountable for the planning and delivery of all aspects of patient care in relation to the Respiratory Services and as set out in the NMC Code.
- To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework to ensure the highest quality of care is provided in safest manner.
- To work as senior member with a clinical team, in the provision of Respiratory Services.
- To provide specialist clinical advice and support to clinical staff within GHNT on the management and care of patients with Respiratory disease to facilitate the effective delivery of care to patients.
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients, carers and the public.
- To act as a resource and role model for the profession at all times
- To provide education and training to clinical staff and internal /external agencies.
- To manage own case load of patients in primary and secondary setting with COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis and IPF.
- To independently review patients in clinic setting with, Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis and IPF.
- To use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help in the management of anxiety related breathlessness.
- Identify patients who meet criteria for biologics, submitting evidence to the regional MDT, monitor and support patients receiving biologics in line with regional and national guidelines.
- Interpret and perform spirometry, FENO and skin prick tests results
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development/ Nationally Recognised Qualification in Speciality
- Ability to facilitate the learning of others of CPD in specialist area
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues
- Understanding of health inequalities
- Good Clinical Practice Training or working towards
Desirable
- Clinical Skills Course
- Nurse Prescribing Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Experience and Knowledge of Respiratory at band 6 level
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of behaviour change techniques to promote health behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing people and resources
- Significant Band 6 experience within Respiratory, Broad knowledge, skills and experience in Respiratory
- Evidence of clinical practice development skills
- Research and clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in Change Management
- Experience of managing own case load of patients / managing own clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current RN NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development/ Nationally Recognised Qualification in Speciality
- Ability to facilitate the learning of others of CPD in specialist area
- Knowledge of current professional and Clinical Governance issues
- Understanding of health inequalities
- Good Clinical Practice Training or working towards
Desirable
- Clinical Skills Course
- Nurse Prescribing Course
Knowledge
Essential
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post
- Experience and Knowledge of Respiratory at band 6 level
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of behaviour change techniques to promote health behaviours
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing people and resources
- Significant Band 6 experience within Respiratory, Broad knowledge, skills and experience in Respiratory
- Evidence of clinical practice development skills
- Research and clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience in Change Management
- Experience of managing own case load of patients / managing own clinics
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).
