Job summary
To contribute to the provision of Respiratory Services in Luton to meet the needs of people with respiratory conditions, including COPD, Asthma, ILD and Bronchiectasis who require community services.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of the patient group and will have experience supporting this client group in either a hospital or community setting. You will be able to deliver high quality care and demonstrate clinical decision making, working independently and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The Community Respiratory Service is committed to the continuing professional development of its staff to support patient outcomes and a high level of patient satisfaction.
As a Bank worker you can work flexibly full or part time to fill a temporary vacancy or short term staffing shortages, however hours and placements cannot be guaranteed.
Our temporary roles will give you lots of variety in different environments and could be your "foot in the door" to the NHS.
Main duties of the job
To support the vision, purpose and objectives of the Community Respiratory Services.
To be accountable for the management of patients in your care, to ensure a high standard of evidence based clinical care is maintained
Ensure all electronic based patient records are kept up to date in line with the Trust's record keeping policy.
Work within CCS policy and service specific Standard Operating Procedures.
To work in partnership with patients encouraging appropriate use of the resource, including social care agencies and the voluntary sector, raising the profile of respiratory needs across Luton, considering the diversity of population and the promotion of respiratory health.
Work with colleagues in the Acute Trust and Primary Care to identify patients who need the support of the multi-disciplinary team to prevent frequent hospital admissions.
To work within current clinical guidelines and evidence based practice to develop a gold standard service.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will maintain verbal and written communication with patients relatives and carers and be able to maintain effective communication with external agencies including acute sector, primary care and the voluntary services.
Communicating sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives requiring empathy and reassurance.
The post holder will be expected to participate in relevant meetings and undertake teaching sessions to staff and patient groups
Ensure compliance with agreed governance systems across the service
Be responsible for maintaining own mandatory training compliance, annual PDP and continuing professional development to encourage professional curiosity.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
To ensure own performance standards are maintained and the direct reports meet performance requirements including clinical competencies.
The post holder will maintain verbal and written communication with patients relatives and carers and be able to maintain effective communication with external agencies including acute sector, primary care and the voluntary services.
Communicating sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives requiring empathy and reassurance.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the service and ensure the service has mechanisms to capture user and carer experience
Contribute to and support the implementation of agreed pathways and protocols for respiratory care.
Be accountable for own actions and professional development.
Please see personal specification and job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will maintain verbal and written communication with patients relatives and carers and be able to maintain effective communication with external agencies including acute sector, primary care and the voluntary services.
Communicating sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives requiring empathy and reassurance.
The post holder will be expected to participate in relevant meetings and undertake teaching sessions to staff and patient groups
Ensure compliance with agreed governance systems across the service
Be responsible for maintaining own mandatory training compliance, annual PDP and continuing professional development to encourage professional curiosity.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
To ensure own performance standards are maintained and the direct reports meet performance requirements including clinical competencies.
The post holder will maintain verbal and written communication with patients relatives and carers and be able to maintain effective communication with external agencies including acute sector, primary care and the voluntary services.
Communicating sensitive condition related information to patients and relatives requiring empathy and reassurance.
Observe and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to the Trust Information Governance and Information Security policies.
The post holder must adhere to the Trust risk assessment and risk management processes
The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
It is a condition of your employment that you are currently registered with the NMC and it is your responsibility to maintain your professional registration.
Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust.
The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.
Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the service and ensure the service has mechanisms to capture user and carer experience
Contribute to and support the implementation of agreed pathways and protocols for respiratory care.
Be accountable for own actions and professional development.
Please see personal specification and job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qulaification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post registration Respiratory course
- Recognised qualification at degree level in nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership and multi- disciplinary working
- Competent in caseload management
- Evidence of post graduate experience caring for patients with a range of Respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation setting
Knowldege and skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word and Outlook
- Able to work unsupervised
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Understanding of when to seek advice
Desirable
Person Specification
Qulaification
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant post registration Respiratory course
- Recognised qualification at degree level in nursing
Experience
Essential
- Experience of partnership and multi- disciplinary working
- Competent in caseload management
- Evidence of post graduate experience caring for patients with a range of Respiratory conditions
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation setting
Knowldege and skills
Essential
- Excellent communications skills
- Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word and Outlook
- Able to work unsupervised
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- Understanding of when to seek advice
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
