Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Torbay Respiratory Team as we develop and launch an expanded virtual ward, building on the work nationally and locally of the COVID-19 virtual wards and experience within our existing respiratory teams.
So, what is a virtual ward?
A virtual ward allows patients to stay in their own home including their residential / nursing home and receive their acute care that previously they would receive in an acute hospital bed. It is a safe and efficient alternative to bedded care.
Our goal is to have an early supported discharge for patients with respiratory infections which include COVID 19, a robust pleural effusion and pneumothorax management pathway with options for an entirely outpatient management pathway and daily pleural intervention lists, we are creating an admission-prevention team who care for people as an alternative route to hospital admission.
This unique role will enable you to work both within the community and hospital setting, in a safe pathway approach to care, fully supported by the Senior Respiratory Nursing/Medical Team and Respiratory Consultant
Main duties of the job
To work in a variety of settings, including hospital, patients' homes, and outpatients autonomously and independently
To participate and discuss referrals with GP's, hospital Doctors, Respiratory consultants and patients to decide the appropriateness of the referral
Communicate and liaise with patients and their families, respiratory consultants, GP's ward nurses, community Matrons and community nurses and ensure necessary admission and discharge documentation is completed in a timely manner
To be Confident in using technology including 'Apps' to monitor patient's condition and progress
Ensure Respiratory patients receive effective counselling/education. The progressive nature of their disease may involve supporting patients who receive bad news of a diagnosis and prognosis
Accurately assess unwell patients who are in the Emergency Department of Torbay Hospital with the view of supporting their discharge before they are admitted to an acute medical ward
To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
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Why Work With U
This unique role will enable you to work both within the community and hospital setting, in a safe pathway approach to care, fully supported by the Senior Respiratory Nursing/Medical Team and Respiratory Consultan
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
To assist the Nurse lead in the management of resources- budget, staffing annual leave etc.
Initiate and implement duty rotas ensuring adequate skill mix to meet the needs of the service
To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
Using the information obtained from the assessment of the patient and from subsequent observations, identifies the patient's individual nursing care needs, and plan and implement care
To report, document and evaluate accidents and incidents via DATIX, reporting informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate
To assist the nurse lead with interviews and selection of nursing staff as required and build and maintain a skilled, cohesive supportive and effective team
To participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Assessor for student nurses
Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
Develop knowledge about aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and be able to select, interpret and use the best available evidence and research in the care of patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high-quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
To assist the Nurse lead in the management of resources- budget, staffing annual leave etc.
Initiate and implement duty rotas ensuring adequate skill mix to meet the needs of the service
To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a no-blame culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
Using the information obtained from the assessment of the patient and from subsequent observations, identifies the patient's individual nursing care needs, and plan and implement care
To report, document and evaluate accidents and incidents via DATIX, reporting informing manager and updating health and safety register as appropriate
To assist the nurse lead with interviews and selection of nursing staff as required and build and maintain a skilled, cohesive supportive and effective team
To participate in educating staff and to be an NMC Assessor for student nurses
Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
Develop knowledge about aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and be able to select, interpret and use the best available evidence and research in the care of patients
Person Specification
interview
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
interview
Essential
Desirable
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).
