We are seeking an enthusiastic nurse to join the acute respiratory nursing service/hospital at home service based at Darlington Memorial Hospital. Our nursing team is made up of a Respiratory Nurse Consultant, Respiratory Matron, a Respiratory Nurse Specialist/Team Lead, a number of Respiratory Nurse Specialists, and Respiratory Health Care Assistant.

We strongly encourage interested candidates to contact Respiratory matron - Michelle Fawdon, (m.fawdon@nhs.net)

Main duties of the job

The role includes a range of duties such as

-providing a 7 day hospital at home service for patients suffering from an exacerbation of COPD. (This is currently in review and can be discussed further)

-Reviewing patients in hospital.

-Contributing to the management of patients admitted with respiratory disease in the form of assessment for home oxygen therapy, making recommendations in line with local and national treatment guidelines, promoting the benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation advice and disease education.

-The role also includes outpatient clinics for nebulised antibiotics, and biologic therapies for severe asthma, as well supporting the Respiratory Nurse Consultant and Band 8 Lead respiratory Nurse with our nurse led sleep related breathing disorder clinics.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess patients admitted to hospital with respiratory problems, assessing, supporting and facilitating discharge as appropriate including completing the COPD bundle.

Review patients in their own home following acute exacerbations of COPD.

Ensure all patients with COPD and asthma leave hospital with a self-management plan, the most appropriate inhaler device, education and follow up arrangements.

Support patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and other respiratory conditions on discharge and in the community when appropriate.

Educate patients, carers and staff about the use of equipment and treatments related to respiratory disease, such as inhalers, peak flow meters and nebulisers. To assess knowledge and concordance with medication.

Liaise with community services including community based respiratory nurses, community matrons, and intermediate care services.

Actively participate and provide a Pulmonary Education programme for hospital and community staff to ensure that all professionals receive consistent information.

Attend respiratory medicine meetings.

Develop close working relationships with the wards including Ambulatory care, A& E, medical admissions unit and the base wards.

Assess patients requirements for oxygen on discharge and prescribe as required.

Participate in audit.

Assess patients with a diagnosis of OSA, initiate treatment, educate and advise appropriately.

Follow up patients on CPAP therapy, adjust treatments and troubleshoot as necessary.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the role

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with respiratory patients

Desirable

• Community nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Courses related to advanced nursing practice Degree or equivalent extensive knowledge in respiratory medicine

Desirable

• Courses related to respiratory medicine
• Courses related to management
• Clinical skills
• Non medical prescribing
• Teaching qualification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC Registration

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of type 2 Respiratory failure and the use and application of NIV
• Ability to check inhaler techniques and assess patients medication for their respiratory illness
• Knowledge of Respiratory medication and guidance on when to use it
• Knowledge of Respiratory guidelines
• Ability to work independantly and manage own workload.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

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C9439-24-1127