Job summary
The Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Service at the Royal Free is part of the national service within the UK. The service is a designated treatment centre for PH by NHS England to diagnose, treat and monitor PH patients. As one of only eight adult centres in the UK, patients with suspected PH are referred to the Trust from a wide geographical area. Once diagnosed, the patients are treated with PH specific therapies which may be given orally, intravenously or inhaled.
The post holder will provide and facilitate the provision of high quality, autonomous, integrated nursing care to PH patients, together with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). They will be responsible for monitoring and assessing patient's disease pathway, initiating treatments and will provide information, education, training and support to this group of patients and their carer's.
The post holder will provide this service via face to face consultations, telephone clinics and national out-reach programmes. Including the management of the drug monitoring and Intravenous therapy training service for patients at the Royal Free and will be the key support worker to meet the changing needs of this patient group.
The post holder will be expected to understand the necessary administrative systems of the service and to utilise existing documentation to document the outcomes of nursing management and consultations as per policy.
Main duties of the job
To provide an autonomous nursing service using advanced clinical judgment and knowledge of the specialty.
To facilitate and coordinate the provision of an effective, safe and seamless service for pulmonary hypertension patients and their families and provide information, education and support.
To act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by the provision of comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within the Trust and externally.
To lead and innovate nursing practice within pulmonary hypertension specialty and add to the body of knowledge within the trust and national networks
To contribute to the development of policies, quality standards and evidence-based practice, within the trust and externally
Travel to other external Trusts within the Shared care national network required throughout the year
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- BSc or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience.
- Administration of Intravenous medication via central lines
- Phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- Clinical trials experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Role model on Infection Control and to ensure Trust protocols are followed
- Knowledge of general medicine
- Team Player/Role model with excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- To adhere to Trust and National guidelines within the specialities
- Communication skills Assertiveness skills. Stress management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach relevant information/ and practical skills to patients, families and staff
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Interest in personal development.
- Self-motivation
- Able to prioritise workload and problem solve in the absence of a more senior person
- Resource management
Desirable
- Knowledge of the process of staff recruitment & retention
Others
Essential
- Insight into personal strengths, weaknesses and coping strategies
- Ability to ask for help / support where necessary
- Interest in education and development
- Ability to support and advise patients and families with chronic diseases
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- BSc or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience.
- Administration of Intravenous medication via central lines
- Phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable
- Clinical trials experience
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Role model on Infection Control and to ensure Trust protocols are followed
- Knowledge of general medicine
- Team Player/Role model with excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- To adhere to Trust and National guidelines within the specialities
- Communication skills Assertiveness skills. Stress management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach relevant information/ and practical skills to patients, families and staff
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Interest in personal development.
- Self-motivation
- Able to prioritise workload and problem solve in the absence of a more senior person
- Resource management
Desirable
- Knowledge of the process of staff recruitment & retention
Others
Essential
- Insight into personal strengths, weaknesses and coping strategies
- Ability to ask for help / support where necessary
- Interest in education and development
- Ability to support and advise patients and families with chronic diseases
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).
