NHS
Sleep/Respiratory Nurse
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Job Description
- Req#: C9155-MDNM-0623-33
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
- Experience of the specialist area.
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
- Spirometry course.
- Experience in thoracic medicine.
- Cannulation and Venepuncture skills.
- Capillary blood gases.
- Experience in CPAP therapy and mask fitting.
- Knowledge of CPAP therapy and mask fitting.
- Counselling / CBT qualification.
- Experience in patient education.
- Experience in Nicotine replacement.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Experience of working in an acute hospital or community healthcare setting.
- Experience of the specialist area.
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) or evidence of qualification if newly qualified.
- Diploma in health related study or equivalent appropriate qualification.
- Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship certificate/ Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT such as Microsoft Office.
- Evidence of CPD.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of evidence based guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.
- Spirometry course.
- Experience in thoracic medicine.
- Cannulation and Venepuncture skills.
- Capillary blood gases.
- Experience in CPAP therapy and mask fitting.
- Knowledge of CPAP therapy and mask fitting.
- Counselling / CBT qualification.
- Experience in patient education.
- Experience in Nicotine replacement.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated nurse to work within our newly established respiratory/sleep service team. This dynamic nurse will work within this newly established nurse led team, working collaborating with members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with the Specialist Nurses within the team and the Service Lead to deliver a holistic service which treats and support our sleep and respiratory patients at South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The extremely motivated post holder will hold well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and should also possess good facilitation and IT skills. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. The candidate must be well organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review. Helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet local and national standards, as well as ensuring care meets our own Trust values.
The successful candidate must be dynamic, highly motivated and a passionate individual who is committed to high quality patient care. Applicants must have a desire to build upon and share their knowledge with their colleagues who are willing to challenge and commit themselves to our respiratory service and have a desire to be part of our enthusiastic team.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that safe, effective and holistic patient care is delivered, and coordinate patients overall plan of care throughout the patient journey.
Assess and plan patients care needs in an accurate and timely way, implement and evaluate the planned care using a holistic approach.
Identify any additional needs of the patient/carer and refer to appropriate member of the multi-agency /multi-professional team via the agreed pathways. Making reasonable adjustments to maximise the patients experience.
Accurately observe and record patients clinical condition, and initiate appropriate action, or escalate as required.
Accountable for safe administration of drugs in accordance with NMC guidelines for administration of medicines and STSFT Policies.
Accountable for accurate nursing records are kept in line with NMC guidelines on records and record keeping, and CHS record keeping policy
Act, at all times, in such a way as to provide a suitable and professional role model
Participate in internal rotation as required by Directorate
Agree own personal development plan with line manager to ensure active revalidation with the NMC
Promote excellence in nursing care, and demonstrate evidence based best practice.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Date posted
15 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9155-MDNM-0623-33
Job locations
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for patients designated to their care.
To deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of care at all times.
To always work to the NMC Code.
To supervise non-registered staff stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist in the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the line manager.
Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standard.
To promote safe, quality care and optimise patient/family/carer centred care.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care for patients designated to their care.
To deliver high quality nursing care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of care at all times.
To always work to the NMC Code.
To supervise non-registered staff stipulated by the NMC under the requirements of delegation.
Provide effective leadership and assist in the management and organisation of the ward/department in the absence of the line manager.
Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department are maintained in line with Trust and National standard.
To promote safe, quality care and optimise patient/family/carer centred care.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
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Experience
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Qualifications
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Skills & Knowledge
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Physical Skills
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Experience
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Qualifications
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Skills & Knowledge
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Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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