Job summary
The Asthma Nurse will be the
clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team,
patients, and carers within their Speciality Service.
This is a new service that is being delivered
by practices within the Dacorum locality on behalf of Delta PCN.
As a Band 6 Respiratory Nurse you will undertake all aspects of the role using advanced
clinical assessment skills and respiratory evidence-based knowledge.
This will be achieved through
the core dimensions of the role, clinical practice, and acting as the patient
advocate and through audit and education.
The PCN values the contribution
of specialist nurses and supports the post holder contributing to the
development of nursing aligned to objectives and goals.
We are looking to appoint highly a motivated
Respiratory Nurse who has a passion for delivering safe, high-quality care to
patients in the primary care setting. The
successful candidate would gain a wealth of knowledge and experience
surrounding respiratory medicine.
Main duties of the job
Develop a high level of clinical decision making, monitor and improve
standards of care, working within their advanced scope of professional
practice.
Clinical care by managing a patient caseload providing expert
assessment, planning and evaluation.
Manage nurse-led clinics (within Speciality/service).
Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of
patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care
needs and discharge arrangements.
Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the
required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in
their care delivery.
To support, assist and encourage the multi-disciplinary team in
resolving patient problems, by the provision of new and innovative models of
case management.
About us
Primary Care Networks (PCNs), supported by Dacorum Healthcare Providers
Limited (DHPL), are developing new and exciting additional roles under the 2020
scheme to support GPs and clinical teams at enhancing patient services in the
local community.
There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area
which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. The role will contribute to improving quality
of patient care across the network of practices.
DHPL has been awarded the Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group
(HVCCG) Certificate of Achievement in recognition of exceptional contribution
to the Primary Care workforce under the category of Supported Retention and
Recruitment of Staff. As such, you
will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators and will
be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD
and peer support).
Always striving for excellence, we live by our values of caring,
improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We have a clear
vision, and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to
make a difference to the lives of patients and their families and carers, we
would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or a suitable candidate is found. It is therefore advisable for you to complete your application as early as possible and not wait until the closing date.
The recruitment process is made up of two interviews. The first interview is held with Dacorum Healthcare Providers Limited (the employers) via Teams Meeting within two weeks of the closing date and if successful, the second interview is with the relevant PCN Clinical Director / Practice Manager looking to fill the position (either face to face or via Teams Meeting, whatever is more appropriate).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
You will undertake specialist respiratory assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
You will ensure all documentation and communication is maintained to a high standard.
- You will liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and refer to other services and health care professionals where appropriate ensuring holistic care.
- Manage a patient caseload of those requiring long term support for asthma providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
- Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
- Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
- When appropriate you will be expected to undertake a non-medical supplementary and independent prescribing qualification in order to prescribe within area of speciality for your patients.
Leadership
- Act as a role model and specialist nurse providing specialist, clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues through MDT meetings for patients and carers / relatives.
- Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
- Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
- Participate in the development of services and assist to implement change, linked to directorate business plans.
- Participate in the development of strategies for delivering effective specialist care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
- Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
- Participate in ensuring systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
- Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
Advocate
- Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- Be the patients advocate and ambassador respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
- Lead the development of a patient focused education and information giving strategy within the speciality.
Clinical Governance / Quality
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others and participate in the development of the same.
- Continually monitor standards of care and contribute in the improvement of care through benchmarking, Nursing Charter Audits, Clinical Audit and Research.
- Support and facilitate research evidence-based practice in the specialist area.
- Disseminate good practice by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publications.
- Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Identify clinical issues and incidents that may reduce the quality of care within the specialist service and take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
Education / Training
- Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
- Participates in the supervision and the teaching of new staff members and junior medical staff.
- To lead and develop educational programmes in relation to the speciality.
- Supports in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning.
Professional Responsibility
- Maintain active status on NMC register.
- Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards.
- Adhere to Policy & Procedure.
- Adhere to NMC revalidation standards.
- Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the specialist area of practice and in nursing generally.
- Take an active part in the development of nursing via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives.
- Take responsibility for personal development and education with regard to Personal Development Plan objectives.
- Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques.
- Provide support and development for nurses through mentorship.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients at all times and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications or a suitable candidate is found. It is therefore advisable for you to complete your application as early as possible and not wait until the closing date.
The recruitment process is made up of two interviews. The first interview is held with Dacorum Healthcare Providers Limited (the employers) via Teams Meeting within two weeks of the closing date and if successful, the second interview is with the relevant PCN Clinical Director / Practice Manager looking to fill the position (either face to face or via Teams Meeting, whatever is more appropriate).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical
You will undertake specialist respiratory assessment of patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and clinical skills.
You will ensure all documentation and communication is maintained to a high standard.
- You will liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team and refer to other services and health care professionals where appropriate ensuring holistic care.
- Manage a patient caseload of those requiring long term support for asthma providing expert assessment, planning and evaluation.
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers / relatives.
- Support patients and their families and ensure that they receive the required information to enable them to self-manage, lead or participate in their care delivery.
- Recognise changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
- When appropriate you will be expected to undertake a non-medical supplementary and independent prescribing qualification in order to prescribe within area of speciality for your patients.
Leadership
- Act as a role model and specialist nurse providing specialist, clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues through MDT meetings for patients and carers / relatives.
- Undertake clinical supervision of nursing colleagues on an individual or group basis.
- Act as a resource for health care professionals by being visible, available, and accessible for support and advice in relation to the management of patients in the speciality.
- Participate in the development of services and assist to implement change, linked to directorate business plans.
- Participate in the development of strategies for delivering effective specialist care within a changing environment that improves the quality of care and health outcomes in the specialist area.
- Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
- Participate in ensuring systems are in place for risk assessment and minimisation including promoting no blame cultures in order that near misses and incidents are reported.
- Act as an innovative, enthusiastic role model providing leadership, guidance, and advice to staff on operational and professional issues promoting an open and honest and transparent culture.
Advocate
- Ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met.
- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care.
- Be the patients advocate and ambassador respecting patient confidentiality and privacy with respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements.
- Lead the development of a patient focused education and information giving strategy within the speciality.
Clinical Governance / Quality
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others and participate in the development of the same.
- Continually monitor standards of care and contribute in the improvement of care through benchmarking, Nursing Charter Audits, Clinical Audit and Research.
- Support and facilitate research evidence-based practice in the specialist area.
- Disseminate good practice by pursuing opportunities to present work at national conferences or via publications.
- Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area leading to service improvement.
- Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights.
- Identify clinical issues and incidents that may reduce the quality of care within the specialist service and take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
Education / Training
- Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements.
- Participates in the supervision and the teaching of new staff members and junior medical staff.
- To lead and develop educational programmes in relation to the speciality.
- Supports in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning.
Professional Responsibility
- Maintain active status on NMC register.
- Act always in accordance with NMC code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards.
- Adhere to Policy & Procedure.
- Adhere to NMC revalidation standards.
- Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the specialist area of practice and in nursing generally.
- Take an active part in the development of nursing via participation in professional nursing forum and shared governance initiatives.
- Take responsibility for personal development and education with regard to Personal Development Plan objectives.
- Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques.
- Provide support and development for nurses through mentorship.
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring the safety of patients at all times and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Respiratory Qualification
- ARTP accreditation for spirometry
- Competent in FeNO testing and interpretation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Participate in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate within a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Basic IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own caseload and work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Team player
- Ability to interpret spirometry/ arterial blood gas analysis
- Be able to perform phlebotomy and arterial blood gas sampling
- Competent in managing COPD at all stages, including diagnosis
- Keen on training practice nurses in the management of asthma and COPD
Desirable
- Application of principles of change management
- Root Cause Analysis
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and the ability to translate learning into practice
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with respiratory disease in any setting
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge
- Knowledge of respiratory disease and management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse / Midwife/ BSC/1st degree or equivalent qualification/training and experience
- Your professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training experience
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Respiratory Qualification
- ARTP accreditation for spirometry
- Competent in FeNO testing and interpretation
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Participate in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate within a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Basic IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own caseload and work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Team player
- Ability to interpret spirometry/ arterial blood gas analysis
- Be able to perform phlebotomy and arterial blood gas sampling
- Competent in managing COPD at all stages, including diagnosis
- Keen on training practice nurses in the management of asthma and COPD
Desirable
- Application of principles of change management
- Root Cause Analysis
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and the ability to translate learning into practice
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with respiratory disease in any setting
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge
- Knowledge of respiratory disease and management
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Dacorum Healthcare Providers Ltd
Address
Imex
Maxted Road
Hemel Hempstead Industrial Estate
Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP2 7DX
Employer's website
https://www.dhpltd.net/ (Opens in a new tab)
