• Job Description

  Req#: C9824-24-1500?language=en&page=536&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services -CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

  West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is expanding and looking for an enthusiastic forward thinking respiratory nurse specialist .

  We are a large, friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team and are based in Hemel Hempstead providing care for patients in Herts Valley CCG. We work predominantly in the community with patients who have long term respiratory condition COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, ILD and OSA.

  The service is undergoing exciting integration with our Acute Care colleagues at West Herts Hospitals Trust. As such existing pathways and new areas are being reviewed and developed, opening up new opportunities for staff to work in clinical areas like 7 day Airways Virtual Hospital, attend specialty MDTs, complex NIV and Sleep, as well as continue providing Nurse/Physio specialty clinics, HOSAR, amongst others.

  Working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrating effective communication skills is essential. Car owner and driver essential

  Main duties of the job

  To work within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver community respiratory service in West Hertfordshire providing specialist services including Airways Virtual Hospital (admission avoidance and early supported discharge), home oxygen assessment & review service and nurse led clinics and home visits to provide expert specialist care to patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, OSA and ILD.

  About us

  Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

  Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

  We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

  As an NHS trust,we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.

  We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetingsto discuss issues andmake plans to improve CLCH.

  Date posted

  03 September 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £48,270 to £54,931 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  824-HERTS-6581131

  Job locations

  Hemel Hempstead Hospital

  Hilfield road

  Hemel Hempstead

  HP2 4AD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are evidence based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

  To undertake comprehensive assessments of complex respiratory patients with co-morbidities, including physical examination, and to develop treatment plans for patients using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.

  To assesses, develop and implement specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, home NIV and CPAP, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.

  To accurately undertake specialist clinical skills including performing arterial / arterialised blood gases and spirometry, venepuncture.

  Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are evidence based and which enhance the quality of patient care.

  To undertake comprehensive assessments of complex respiratory patients with co-morbidities, including physical examination, and to develop treatment plans for patients using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.

  To assesses, develop and implement specialist care programmes, including home oxygen therapy, home NIV and CPAP, pulmonary rehabilitation, psychological interventions and medication reviews, adhering to evidence based guidelines.

  To accurately undertake specialist clinical skills including performing arterial / arterialised blood gases and spirometry, venepuncture.

  Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification

  Essential

  • RN Level 1 registration with the NMC
  • Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
  • Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
  • Possession of a degree or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with respiratory patients
  • Experience of working within a community setting.
  • Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
  • Demonstrates ability to managing change

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
  • Ability to be proactive and resourceful.
  • A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to develop and maintain team working.
  • Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans.
  • Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group.
  • Computer skills i.e., Word, data- bases email, internet
  • Undertake NMP Training
  • An eagerness to contribute to quality assurance and audit

  Key Attributes

  Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Calm & confident team player
  • Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, flexible
  • Receptive to feedback and the willingness to learn and develop.
  • Committed to respiratory care.
  • Ability in managing people.
  • Current license to drive a car and in possession of a car.
  • Satisfactory health record
  • Physically able to perform all aspects of the job.
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Commitment to life-long learning

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification

  Essential

  • RN Level 1 registration with the NMC
  • Post registration respiratory qualification or equivalent experience
  • Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent experience
  • Possession of a degree or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working with respiratory patients
  • Experience of working within a community setting.
  • Demonstrates ability to develop new initiatives.
  • Demonstrates ability to managing change

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to motivate self and others.
  • Ability to make decisions and prioritise actions.
  • Ability to be proactive and resourceful.
  • A working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to develop and maintain team working.
  • Ability to demonstrate specialist clinical expertise, including physical assessment, spirometry, developing self-management action plans.
  • Ability to perform arterial / arterialised blood gas sampling.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
  • Sound working knowledge of guidelines in the field of respiratory care.
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Knowledge awareness of recent NHS policies/DoH agenda
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the holistic needs of the client group.
  • Computer skills i.e., Word, data- bases email, internet
  • Undertake NMP Training
  • An eagerness to contribute to quality assurance and audit

  Key Attributes

  Essential

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Calm & confident team player
  • Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, flexible
  • Receptive to feedback and the willingness to learn and develop.
  • Committed to respiratory care.
  • Ability in managing people.
  • Current license to drive a car and in possession of a car.
  • Satisfactory health record
  • Physically able to perform all aspects of the job.
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Commitment to life-long learning

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central London Community Health Trust

  Address

  Hemel Hempstead Hospital

  Hilfield road

  Hemel Hempstead

  HP2 4AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central London Community Health Trust

  Address

  Hemel Hempstead Hospital

  Hilfield road

  Hemel Hempstead

  HP2 4AD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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