Targeted Lung Health Check Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.

Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards

Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research

Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.

Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy

Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.

Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence.

Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams

Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs

Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role

Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.

Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.

Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role

Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands

This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service. It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others

Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures

Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines.

Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.

Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.

Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.

Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.

Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.

Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety that cannot be affected within their resources

Work within own level of professional competency, maintaining knowledge and skills in smoking cessation and tobacco addiction

A high level of attention to detail and who works well within set procedures

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others

Report and escalate any issues or concern regarding patient care as and when they arise

Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and support the initiation of change

Support the team to evaluate and improve service provision

Assist in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.

Understand the principles of motivational interviewing and seek to apply these in all patient interactions

Maintain an up to date knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.

Maintain an up to date knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment and communicate these as appropriate to clinical staff and the actions to be taken should they occur.

Undertake any further specialist training as stipulated by national bodies such as National Centre for Smoking Cessation & Training (NCSCT) or National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Responding to and actioning emails where needed

Undertake other duties that may be required from time to time and that are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade

Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project and in the delivery of care

Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in line with the project protocol

Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.

Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff and report any concern.

A team player who is supportive, reliable and trustworthy

Someone who is approachable, dedicated and hardworking

Motivate and empower patients to address nicotine addiction by brief intervention

Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.

Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment

Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals regarding the project

Respond to patient queries regarding the lung health check process and their outcome

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Foundation degree or Nurse Associate Qualification or relevant NHS experience at Band 4

Desirable

• Current NCSCT Practitioner Certification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a healthcare or NHS environment
• Evidence of personal development
• Experience of adopting motivational interviewing techniques in practice

Desirable

• Experience of working with patients displaying challenging behaviours
• Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
• Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications, and cautions

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Competent IT keyboard and software skills able to use Microsoft suite of programmes,
• Competent with clinical IT systems and ability to navigate Trust intranet.
• Excellent communication skills and listening skills to develop a rapport and establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients
• Able to deliver information in professional manner and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Self-motivating, displays an enthusiasm and drive for health improvement
• Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to develop and sustain professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.

Desirable

• Ability to organise stock and resources.

Values & Behaviours

Essential

• Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
• Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of role development and identification of areas to develop
• Is reliable, flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to change.
• Is self-aware, able to initiate and manage self-change with support when necessary
• Ability to identify and respond to own strengths and limitations both personal and professional e.g. seeking guidance and support as necessary.

Other

Essential

• Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insure appropriately

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Address

Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Thomas Drive

Liverpool

L14 3PE

Employer's website

https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)