Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Cystic Fibrosis Adult Service at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced nurse to help deliver outstanding care to people with Cystic Fibrosis . You will be an integral part of a large MDT team providing in patient, out patient and community care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
- Be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support for the care of people with cystic fibrosis.
- Assist in providing specialist advice, care, support and education for families and carers of people with a diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis and associated co-morbidities such as CF diabetes
- Participate in the enhancement of the Cystic Fibrosis service that will cover the whole patient journey
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Be accountable for the direct delivery of care to a caseload of patients assisting in carrying out comprehensive assessments in order to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery
- Demonstrate clinical knowledge of skills in respiratory medicine in relation to the assessment, co-ordination and facilitation of admissions to hospital, instigation of home IVs and management of in and outpatient care.
- Comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within a variety of settings. Working independently using initiative to analyse, problem solve a range of clinical issues whilst working within the parameters of safe practice.
- Awareness of the social and psychological impact of the disease. Involvement in assessment of these aspects of care, when to refer to outside agents and an ability to communicate and support through advanced communication skills
- Awareness and implementation of safeguarding measures.
- Assistance with co-ordination of care for people with CF Diabetes
- Supporting the transition of new patients from paediatric services over to adult care.
- Assistance with co-ordination of care for patients referred and accepted for transplantation.
- Co-ordination of care and support for people with CF towards their end of life
- Demonstrate an awareness of research and evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and be involved in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care with the support of the CF team.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of accountability,
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
- Demonstrate professional leadership and assist in the writing of both clinical and developmental policies, protocols and procedures for this service.
- To liaise with other nursing staff to promote teamwork and to ensure equality of service provision across the Trust for people with Cystic Fibrosis
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality and service development.
- Evaluate service provision by participating in audit and implementing action plans and change based on the results.
- Participate in the day to day running of the Cystic Fibrosis service ensuring that there is sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of patients.
- Maintain safe standards of practice at all times and report any concerns to a senior manager / team member
- Be aware of and report promptly any issues that may affect health and safety, security or patient safety and prompt best practice in the clinical area.
- Keep and maintain accurate records and ensure that confidentiality of information is always assured.
- Have a knowledge of and work within the policies and procedures of the Trust.
ORGANISATIONAL / EDUCATION
- Be responsible for identifying own training needs and maintaining own professional development.
- Use specialist knowledge to assist and support with teaching relating to Cystic Fibrosis, to staff and students
- Initiate and participate in teaching people with Cystic Fibrosis and health care professionals both in the hospital and community setting.
- Support students and act as a mentor when required.
- Continually update nursing practice in accordance with current research and evidence in nursing and specialist practice
- Assist in providing a full range of support, counselling and ongoing education to known patients and carers and in addition for those patients that will be new to the Trust.
- To gain an awareness of the specialised field of nursing at professional meetings, study days and conferences, including active membership in the CF Nursing association
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during and annual appraisal with manager and agree and document action points in a personal development plan.
PROFESSIONAL
- Maintain active status on the NMC register.
- Act as a role model and mentor to all nurses.
- Be responsible for identifying own training needs and maintaining own professional development.
- Continually up-date nursing practice in accordance with current research and evidence in nursing and specialist practice
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during and annual appraisal with manager and agree and document action points in a personal development plan.
- To further develop the role of the Cystic Fibrosis nurse specialist.
- Identify own learning/development needs and take steps to pursue objective.
- Willingness to work independently and use initiative.
- Manage time effectively, prioritise and organise workload.
- Identify, analyse and solve problems from a clinical perspective.
QUALITY
- Acts as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Engage in effective communication with patients, relatives and visitors, often delivering complex and highly sensitive information.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team within own department and relevant departments, which service the clinical area.
- Makes justifiable referrals to a wide range of other healthcare professionals and specialities, which may include the admission, or discharge of patients from hospital.
- Provides support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.
- To have skills to communicate learning on an interpersonal level and in presentations
- Contribute to a supportive environment in the interest of staff morale.
- Develop external professional networks, which promote both the profession and organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Be accountable for the direct delivery of care to a caseload of patients assisting in carrying out comprehensive assessments in order to plan, implement and evaluate care delivery
- Demonstrate clinical knowledge of skills in respiratory medicine in relation to the assessment, co-ordination and facilitation of admissions to hospital, instigation of home IVs and management of in and outpatient care.
- Comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care within a variety of settings. Working independently using initiative to analyse, problem solve a range of clinical issues whilst working within the parameters of safe practice.
- Awareness of the social and psychological impact of the disease. Involvement in assessment of these aspects of care, when to refer to outside agents and an ability to communicate and support through advanced communication skills
- Awareness and implementation of safeguarding measures.
- Assistance with co-ordination of care for people with CF Diabetes
- Supporting the transition of new patients from paediatric services over to adult care.
- Assistance with co-ordination of care for patients referred and accepted for transplantation.
- Co-ordination of care and support for people with CF towards their end of life
- Demonstrate an awareness of research and evidence-based practice and clinical excellence and be involved in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care with the support of the CF team.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of accountability,
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
- Demonstrate professional leadership and assist in the writing of both clinical and developmental policies, protocols and procedures for this service.
- To liaise with other nursing staff to promote teamwork and to ensure equality of service provision across the Trust for people with Cystic Fibrosis
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality and service development.
- Evaluate service provision by participating in audit and implementing action plans and change based on the results.
- Participate in the day to day running of the Cystic Fibrosis service ensuring that there is sufficient flexibility to meet the needs of patients.
- Maintain safe standards of practice at all times and report any concerns to a senior manager / team member
- Be aware of and report promptly any issues that may affect health and safety, security or patient safety and prompt best practice in the clinical area.
- Keep and maintain accurate records and ensure that confidentiality of information is always assured.
- Have a knowledge of and work within the policies and procedures of the Trust.
ORGANISATIONAL / EDUCATION
- Be responsible for identifying own training needs and maintaining own professional development.
- Use specialist knowledge to assist and support with teaching relating to Cystic Fibrosis, to staff and students
- Initiate and participate in teaching people with Cystic Fibrosis and health care professionals both in the hospital and community setting.
- Support students and act as a mentor when required.
- Continually update nursing practice in accordance with current research and evidence in nursing and specialist practice
- Assist in providing a full range of support, counselling and ongoing education to known patients and carers and in addition for those patients that will be new to the Trust.
- To gain an awareness of the specialised field of nursing at professional meetings, study days and conferences, including active membership in the CF Nursing association
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during and annual appraisal with manager and agree and document action points in a personal development plan.
PROFESSIONAL
- Maintain active status on the NMC register.
- Act as a role model and mentor to all nurses.
- Be responsible for identifying own training needs and maintaining own professional development.
- Continually up-date nursing practice in accordance with current research and evidence in nursing and specialist practice
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during and annual appraisal with manager and agree and document action points in a personal development plan.
- To further develop the role of the Cystic Fibrosis nurse specialist.
- Identify own learning/development needs and take steps to pursue objective.
- Willingness to work independently and use initiative.
- Manage time effectively, prioritise and organise workload.
- Identify, analyse and solve problems from a clinical perspective.
QUALITY
- Acts as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.
- Engage in effective communication with patients, relatives and visitors, often delivering complex and highly sensitive information.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team within own department and relevant departments, which service the clinical area.
- Makes justifiable referrals to a wide range of other healthcare professionals and specialities, which may include the admission, or discharge of patients from hospital.
- Provides support, empathy and reassurance in the delivery of patient care.
- To have skills to communicate learning on an interpersonal level and in presentations
- Contribute to a supportive environment in the interest of staff morale.
- Develop external professional networks, which promote both the profession and organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration Level one
- oDegree level
- oRelevant teaching/mentorship
- oContinuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Counselling course
- Member of CF Nursing association
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience working in Cystic Fibrosis Care
- oUnderstanding of multi-organ involvement of CF implications for clinical care
- oWillingness to undertake further training in Cystic Fibrosis care.
- oAbility to deliver formal/informal teaching.
- oExperience of delivery of EOL care in CF
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of current research-based practice
- oEvidence of understanding and application of clinical audit and research
- oActively participates in MDT and other research.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team and across the Trust.
- oDemonstrates skills of collaboration and negotiation.
- oFamiliarity of a range of venous access devices
- oExperience of working with continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin pumps in relation to CF diabetes
- oCar owner/driver
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
Qualities
Essential
- oPositive role model
- oCapable of making decisions on own initiative
- oAbility to organise priorities and coordinate workload.
- oSelf-motivated and enthusiastic
- oCan advocate for people with CF and their families in the multidisciplinary setting.
- oPursues fair and equal access to care for all people with CF.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration Level one
- oDegree level
- oRelevant teaching/mentorship
- oContinuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Counselling course
- Member of CF Nursing association
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive experience working in Cystic Fibrosis Care
- oUnderstanding of multi-organ involvement of CF implications for clinical care
- oWillingness to undertake further training in Cystic Fibrosis care.
- oAbility to deliver formal/informal teaching.
- oExperience of delivery of EOL care in CF
Knowledge
Essential
- oUnderstanding of current research-based practice
- oEvidence of understanding and application of clinical audit and research
- oActively participates in MDT and other research.
Skills
Essential
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills
- oAbility to work as part of a team and across the Trust.
- oDemonstrates skills of collaboration and negotiation.
- oFamiliarity of a range of venous access devices
- oExperience of working with continuous glucose monitoring devices and insulin pumps in relation to CF diabetes
- oCar owner/driver
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
Qualities
Essential
- oPositive role model
- oCapable of making decisions on own initiative
- oAbility to organise priorities and coordinate workload.
- oSelf-motivated and enthusiastic
- oCan advocate for people with CF and their families in the multidisciplinary setting.
- oPursues fair and equal access to care for all people with CF.
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).
