An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Stockport COPD Specialist nursing service as we are looking for an experienced clinician to join the service as our Service Lead! The post holder must have a passion for respiratory medicine and be experienced within the field. The post holder must be an experienced clinical and operational lead and have experience in managing a team. If you feel you have these key attributes together with drive and energy then we would like to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Actively support the organisation and share responsibility for the provision of a specialist COPD Service to facilitate the achievement of COPD objectives within the local and national agendas in COPD management.

Perform strategic role as nurse lead in the on-going improvement, delivery, and evaluation of COPD services within Stockport, in particular, focusing on the development and provision of community based services for the management of COPD.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and managers to develop partnerships and enhanced care pathways within the Integration of health and social care programme.

Work as a specialist autonomous practitioner, effectively coordinating the delivery of an expert service within COPD. Supporting health and social care key professionals, in accordance with local and national guidance, in order to promote guideline compliance. Also acting as an expert resource and support to patients and relatives/ carers. Line manage staff within the COPD, Oxygen, Respiratory Medicine and Pulmonary/Heart Failure Rehabilitation services, offering leadership, support and guidance.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a specialist resource for key partners within Stockport Neighbourhood Care

Promote the integration agenda within Stockport Neighbourhood care and ensure that all patient care is holistic and in keeping with the vision of Enhanced case management.

Participate within MDT triage meetings within the Neighbourhoods Specialist Clinical Lead for Stockport Foundation Trust COPD Service, coordinating expert, evidence-based respiratory disease management and care for patients with COPD.

Supervise the provision and delivery of COPD services by the team, working in collaboration with managers, nursing, medical and allied healthcare professionals across primary and secondary care to improve COPD expertise and care.

Develop and implement nurse/AHP-led clinics for COPD management in primary care settings, using advanced specialist skills and knowledge to ensure consistent high standards of care.

Critically evaluate and challenge current practice and processes of COPD care and management, identifying and initiating appropriate steps to assist with innovative solutions to modernise and develop services to achieve local, Trust and National objectives.

Plan, implement, monitor and review individualised patient care, ensuring optimal treatment is achieved, and quality of life maintained/ enhanced, advising other clinicians and GPs accordingly to improve outcomes for COPD patients across primary and secondary care.

Provide enhanced specialist advice, education and support to patients with COPD, their families/ carers and other healthcare professionals.

Lead on the identification, development and evaluation of clinical protocols and strategies to enhance both continuity and standards of specialist COPD care whilst ensuring equity of access into the service (clinic and domiciliary) via numerous pathways/ referral routes.

Work collaboratively in relation to clinical guidelines, training, research, audit and evidence-based practice Identify actual or potential clinical risks, taking appropriate action, using when required the appropriate reporting structures, in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines.

Work across organisational boundaries and in conjunction with stakeholders, managers, clinical and non-clinical staff, multidisciplinary teams and agencies to promote COPD pathways and services.

Accountable for own professional actions and clinical decisions, acting as an advanced independent practitioner/ decision maker.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of �41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of �13.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist - Professional Registration required
• First level degree or equivalent experience
• COPD/Respiratory qualification or equivalent extensive clinical experience in the field
• Teaching Qualification or relevant experience
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake

Desirable

• Recognised Advanced Communication training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in senior clinical role, Band 7 or above
• Extensive experience of working within specialty, in a senior role
• Evidence of significant practical contribution to service development
• Experience of management of complaints and complaints processes
• Recruitment and HR experience
• Caseload coordination and management
• Change management experience and direct involvement with service redesign
• Promotion of evidence-based practice
• Evidence of managing complex patients, and advanced communication in stressful and emotional situations
• Experience of managing End Stage disease/ End of Life patients
• Evidence of continuous professional development and practical application to workplace
• Direct supervision and appraisal of specialist Nurses/Physiotherapists and junior staff
• Evidence of audit, and action planning
• Ability to demonstrate solid understanding of community nursing/Primary Care
• Commitment to the development of integrated working with Primary and Secondary care

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Documented evidence of advanced clinical skills and competencies
• Confidence and ability to accurately assess and manage complex patients
• lT literate/ skills
• Awareness of local and national issues and effects on service delivery
• Awareness of clinical governance and impact on practice
• Understanding of clinical risk and incident management, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective oral and written communication, with advancedcommunication skills and ability to initiate
• Confidence to discuss patient management with senior colleagues and members of MDT
• Ability to critique own practice to advanced level using initiative and taking responsibility
• Ability to manage resources, time and service workload effectively
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and autonomously
• Ability to motivate patients and clinical/ non clinical team
• Positive, and problem-solving approach to issues using analytical skills
• Professional and patient focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality care.
• Able to remain calm and polite under pressure
• Managerial and Leadership experience and skills
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Ability to understanding of the process of change, successfully initiating and managing
• Management and implementation of Quality Standards
• Commitment to the service, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and supportive working environment using motivation and leadership
• Team player, understand team dynamics

Desirable

• ln-depth knowledge in specialist clinical field relating to medical management and non-medical prescribing in specific speciality

Work related circumstances

Essential

• Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
• Reflective practitioner
• Holds current driving licence and car owner with insurance for business use
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
• Reliable work record

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Floor 2 Kingsgate House

Wellington Road North

Stockport

SK4 1LW

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