We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic respiratory Nurse for a full time/ part time substantive position.

The two posts are based in the Specialist Pneumonia Intervention Nurse (SPIN) team at Glenfield Hospital.

The team is made up highly motivated Nurses who are focused on improving the patient management and pathways for patients who are receiving treatment for community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and service outcomes. We have a successful virtual ward for our CAP patients whom we monitor inline with the NHSE guidance of virtual wards.

We work as part of a wider team of Doctors, Specialist Nurses/Physiotherapists, ward nurse teams and some primary care providers. We hold a regular MDT to support our patients treatment plans and have links with both secondary and primary care settings.

We are an extremely supportive team and have been developing our role further to support patients both as an inpatient and within an outpatient setting with lots of career developing opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a team providing daily reviews for patients requiring treatment for CAP.

They will be expected to identify patients admitted with CAP, review management plans and ensure they are inline within UHL guidance and advise appropriately to the clinical teams involved with the patients care.

They will also be responsible for identification of suitable patients to be transferred to have care delivery under the CAP virtual ward and partake in the care required for ongoing monitoring and support during the patients recovery.

They will work proactively to improve the patient pathway to ensure the patient gets the right treatment, in the right place at the right time.

They will be a clinical expert in CAP management and support education and development for other staff, students, patients and family/carers to increase awareness and understanding.

They will be required to collect data for audit purposes and facilitate support in appropriate research.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To act as the clinical expert to patients requiring community acquired pneumonia (CAP) management and a professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team working alongside the Specialist Pneumonia Intervention Nurse (SPIN) team.
• Working with other specialist teams / Head of Nursing/ Deputy HON to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
• Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients covered by SPIN.
• Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience. Utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
• Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership within SPIN.
• To support and contribution to changes within the service in response to national audits, bench marks, GIRFT, external reviews and national bodies.
• Manage a caseload of patients requiring pneumonia recovery support, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care through inpatient management and via our virtual ward set up.
• Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the SPIN service.
• Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care.
• Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse with Band 5 experience 3+ years

Desirable

• Previous specialist nurse/ band six experience
• Evidence of Nurse in Charge role
• NMC registration

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Respiratory Nursing experience

Desirable

• Virtual Ward experience

Research

Desirable

• Research experience

Clinical experience

Desirable

• Chest x-ray interpretation skills
• Consultation/ triage skills

Computer literacy

Essential

• Good knowledge of Microsoft/ IT Literacy

Desirable

• Awareness of UHL platforms

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Leicester

LE3 9QP

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358-6659634-RRCV