Job summary
We are expanding our respiratory specialist nurses services in line with expansion to the respiratory service in Leicester & we have substantive posts available
Are you passionate about paediatric respiratory care & looking to develop into a specialist nurse role?
Do you have existing skills which would allow you to act as a patient advocate & develop into a clinical expert?
You will primarily care for children with complex respiratory needs both at home, within the hospital & outpatients department. You will work alongside existing multi-disciplinary respiratory teams in caring for children with a variety of respiratory diseases which include:
- Asthma
- Non-CF Bronchiectasis ( including PCD diagnostics)
- Chronic Lung Disease of prematurity ( Home oxygen)
- Sleep apneoa ( including partaking in sleep studies & supporting families on CPAP)
- Complex respiratory ( including tracheostomy & LTV)
Main duties of the job
- Act as the clinical expert & professional resource to the child, carer & MDT, within the paediatric respiratory specialist nurse service
- Participate in nurse-led telephone & patient facing clinics
- Supporting respiratory clinics by providing advice & education to child, young person & carer.
- Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients within the respiratory service
- Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
- Setting up evening sleep studies for children attending for polysomnography on the wards (usually once a week)
- Supporting the PCD diagnostic clinics as required (minimum of once a month)
- Provide cross-cover support to other sub-specialist areas (inpatient and outpatient) within the children's respiratory service; including cystic fibrosis, PCD & long term ventilation.
- Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist respiratory service.
- Support the development and delivery of a program of practice and professional development for staff within the service.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication between tertiary, secondary, primary care and the family
- Patient education/assessments in MDT respiratory clinics, to include symptom questionnaires, improve understanding and knowledge about disease & assessing and improving inhaler techniques
- Telephone advice and support (with close Band 7, consultant and MDT support)
- Work collaboratively with Band 7 specialist nurse (in support) and review patients admitted to hospital to ensure a smooth and timely discharge by providing specific specialist education & training (to include providing asthma action plans prior to discharge)
- Support young people & their families through the process of transition to adult care.
- Development of the service, in conjunction with the Band 7 lead, to include;
- Providing respiratory education and support to staff within the Trust
- Promoting the respiratory service and networking with respiratory nurses and health professionals at both primary and secondary care
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication between tertiary, secondary, primary care and the family
- Patient education/assessments in MDT respiratory clinics, to include symptom questionnaires, improve understanding and knowledge about disease & assessing and improving inhaler techniques
- Telephone advice and support (with close Band 7, consultant and MDT support)
- Work collaboratively with Band 7 specialist nurse (in support) and review patients admitted to hospital to ensure a smooth and timely discharge by providing specific specialist education & training (to include providing asthma action plans prior to discharge)
- Support young people & their families through the process of transition to adult care.
- Development of the service, in conjunction with the Band 7 lead, to include;
- Providing respiratory education and support to staff within the Trust
- Promoting the respiratory service and networking with respiratory nurses and health professionals at both primary and secondary care
This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of post registration continuing education
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Two or more years post registration experience
- Specialist knowledge or experience in respiratory care
Desirable
- Development of MDT working practices
- Demonstrates experience in clinical risk management
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Organised with ability to prioritise
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of post registration continuing education
Desirable
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Two or more years post registration experience
- Specialist knowledge or experience in respiratory care
Desirable
- Development of MDT working practices
- Demonstrates experience in clinical risk management
Skills
Essential
- Computer literate
- Organised with ability to prioritise
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).
