We have an exciting opportunity as a Band 6 Community Respiratory Nurse, Band 6, within our South Notts Cardiorespiratory Service.

This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of �2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust and have not been an employee of the Trust in the previous 3 years. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Whilst this post is mainly based in the West Bridgford area there will be a requirement to work across the Rushcliffe area to meet the needs of the service, therefore you must be a full UK drivers licence holder and have access to a car for work purposes.

The South-Notts Cardio Respiratory Service is a community based team, which provides holistic and multidisciplinary evidence based support for respiratory patients in the South-Notts area.This service includes Specialist Community Respiratory Nurses, the Home Oxygen Service and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Working in partnership with other community teams, primary care and close support from Respiratory Consultants in secondary care. We aim to improve quality of life and promote self-management for respiratory patients through comprehensive holistic interventions.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be an experience Nurse responsible for providing specialist respiratory nursing care and will work flexibly supporting the team to deliver high quality patient care. You will need to demonstrate excellent risk assessment communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable. Producing succinct patient assessment reports is essential and ensuring a high level of documentation within the specialist and holistic assessment which enables patients to be cared for in their own homes and clinic settings. You will facilitate the prevention of unnecessary hospital admission/re-admission by reducing the effects of ill health and disability and maximising the individual's potential for independence. A robust induction and competency-based development package will be provided.

Person Specification

Physical Requirements

Essential

• oAble to deliver the principal accountabilities identified in job description in a variety of settings.
• oAbility to undertake Manual Handling Procedures in line with Trust Policy.
• oTo deliver the principal accountabilities identified in the job description
• oCan demonstrate the ability to communicate and support individuals with life limiting conditions. Ability to communicate with patients and carers who may have cognitive impairment.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• o1st Level Registered Nurse
• o2-3 Years post-registration plus evidence of further specialist knowledge/post registration experience to diploma level or equivalent underpinned by theory in Respiratory
• oRelevant post registration diploma/degree courses in respiratory management

Desirable

• oAsthma Diploma
• oFlips or equivalent Preparation for the role of Mentor (Assessor) and Preceptor, or ENB 998 or equivalent.
• oV300/Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification

Training

Essential

• oDemonstrates meeting the requirements of CPD

Experience

Essential

• oProven post qualification experience with some at a Band 6 level.
• oRecent experience in frailty/respiratory care
• oSupervisory experience
• oExperience of audit
• oTeaching experience
• oRecent Community experience
• oSupervisor experience - mentoring and supporting staff
• oAutonomous practitioner

Desirable

• oStandard setting, service evaluation

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge of local & National priorities
• oProfessional Codes of Conduct
• oAwareness of diversity
• oEvidence based practice
• oKnowledge of Risk Assessment
• oAbility to assess, plan and evaluate treatment.
• oTreatment of complex case & diverse conditions

Skills

Essential

• oLeadership skills
• oCaseload management skills of a complex caseload
• oTime management & prioritisation skills
• oOrganisational skills and use of initiative
• Self-motivated and able to work as an effective team member
• oAbility to communicate with team, patient/client and their families and other agencies
• oAbility to manage self
• oExcellent communication skills
• oFlexible and positive approach
• oAdvanced clinical and Comprehensive assessments
• oDevelopment of care pathways/service development
• oAbility to delegate
• oMDT working and ability to support the wider teams

Desirable

• oCompetent IT skills Presentation skills
• oClinical audit
• oIncident report investigations
• oService development and re design experience

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Bridgford Health Centre

97 Musters Road

West Bridgford, Nottingham

NG2 7PX



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