Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Integrated Respiratory Service.
The successful candidate will be working mainly on the Respiratory Assessment Unit in Royal Blackburn Hospital, assisting the specialist nurses to deliver quality care for patients attending hospital requiring Respiratory Diagnostic procedures and pleural diseases.
Main duties of the job
The Department provides a wide range of comprehensive clinical services for patients with a diverse range of lung conditions including lung cancer, tuberculosis and pleural disease and for patients requiring non-invasive ventilation at home.The unit also provides bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound procedures and thoracoscopy procedures and the candidate will be expected to contribute to the maintenance of endoscopes and other specialized equipment,as well as provide technical assistance during such procedures.We also provide a daily pleural service for in- patients as well as out patients.
This post requires the ability to be able to provide flexible daytime shift working across 7 days.
The successful candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate a problem solving approach to their work and be flexible to work across the pathways of care within clinical settings of the Respiratory Service.
The service is committed to training and developing staff within their role and any required training will be provided.
About us
There will also be developmental opportunities to participate in other elements of the Respiratory Service, such as Pulmonary Rehabilitation program and the Oxygen Service. There will also be opportunities to develop experience of the wider Respiratory Directorate. As the post holder may be required to attend domiciliary visits and community clinics covering a wide geographical area (East Lancashire) a car driver is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
High standards of accuracy, literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to manage care for a group of patients and prioritize workload
Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face
Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedure
Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
Effective listening skills
Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
Able to manage priorities under pressures
Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
Job description
Job responsibilities
High standards of accuracy, literacy and numeracy skills
Ability to manage care for a group of patients and prioritize workload
Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face
Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedure
Clear and accurate written and verbal communication
Effective listening skills
Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
Able to manage priorities under pressures
Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Be numerate.
Desirable
- To have experience of working with respiratory patients
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Be proficient at calculating medication doses.
- Able to write basic reports
- Able to train less qualified carers/learners.
- Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current best practice applicable to the respiratory care
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to work in a team.
- Be supportive of team members
- Able to communicate effectively to patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to listen actively.
- Able to reflect on one's own work.
- Have effective interpersonal skills
- Be enthusiastic, conscientious and sympathetic.
Other
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the unit.
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 1st Level or equivalent as verified by the NMC
Experience
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Be numerate.
Desirable
- To have experience of working with respiratory patients
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to manage the care for a group of people and prioritise workload with minimal supervision.
- Be proficient at calculating medication doses.
- Able to write basic reports
- Able to train less qualified carers/learners.
- Moving and handling, customer awareness, computer/keyboard skills.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of current best practice applicable to the respiratory care
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to work in a team.
- Be supportive of team members
- Able to communicate effectively to patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Able to listen actively.
- Able to reflect on one's own work.
- Have effective interpersonal skills
- Be enthusiastic, conscientious and sympathetic.
Other
Essential
- Be able to fulfil; various shift patterns on the unit.
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
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).
