Job summary
We are looking for a well motivated enthusiastic person to join the Community Respiratory nursing team in Cererdgion. This is a part time posts, 15 hours per week.
The post involves working in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to deliver holistic patient centred care. The post holder will be a member of a core team within a specified area, and will work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team including Respiratory Consultants, Respiratory Specialist Nurses, ward/service nursing teams, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapists, to deliver a high level of respiratory care as prescribed. You will be expected to complete an in depth, ongoing respiratory focused training programme which will provide the theoretical and practical skills to underpin the scope of practise for this role. Your knowledge and skills will be assessed via a competency framework.
Main duties of the job
As delegated by the registered professional, undertake identified tasks within the framework of a plan of care. Work without continual direct supervision within an agreed framework, assist patients/clients to achieve physical and emotional well-being and comfort, including assessments of the respiratory condition as required, supporting optimum recovery, within scope of competence. Ability to identify and support the needs of patients with a range of long term respiratory conditions, including noticing issues and appropriately acting upon signs of acute and chronic deterioration including, but not exclusive to, increased dyspnoea, increased sputum production and/or change in colour, increased cough, and increased use of respiratory medications including inhaler therapy.Identify and report the social network/support and care infrastructure of clients i.e. carers, family, already known to partner agencies.Ensure that any changes in patient's condition or circumstance are reported immediately to the registered professional as appropriate to the needs of the patient.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 02/01/24
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant NVQ / Diploma at level 3 or equivalent experience and articulates commitment to working towards achieving this level of qualification within two years of appointment
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Record of professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Respiratory conditions
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment.
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client & of enabling patient/client to optimise independence
- Experience of caring for people with respiratory conditions acute or community
- Experience of working as a health & care support worker
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant NVQ / Diploma at level 3 or equivalent experience and articulates commitment to working towards achieving this level of qualification within two years of appointment
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Record of professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of Respiratory conditions
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment.
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client & of enabling patient/client to optimise independence
- Experience of caring for people with respiratory conditions acute or community
- Experience of working as a health & care support worker
Language Skills
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.
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).
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).
