Respiratory Nurse

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Job Summary

Are you a Nurse who strives to make a positive difference to the lives of our patients?

Do you have the passion, drive and ability to deliver high quality person-centred compassionate care in accordance with the Trust’s organisational vision and values?

If the answer is yes, then this exciting opportunity to join our county wide Community Respiratory Service at Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust could be the perfect career move for you.

As a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration you will have significant post qualification experience in the field of Respiratory Disease. With strong communication and organisational skills and a flexible approach, you will work collaboratively with patients and key partners to facilitate the best possible patient experience and outcomes.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently assess, plan, provide and evaluate evidence based nursing care for patients.

You will demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and prioritisation skills and be able to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.

You will have a commitment to professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

You will organise and prioritise your own day- to-day work tasks and activities and delegate tasks to junior colleagues.

About Us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
  
  

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job Description Job Responsibilities

Full JD & PS Attached

The post holder will be part of the Community Respiratory Nursing Team providing a comprehensive and holistic service for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of respiratory disease. The role requires the post holder to work in a variety of settings, including clinics and the patients home.

This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams / agencies in addressing a range of complex care / issues across the spectrum of Respiratory Disease management; preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate Trust Values at all times and demonstrate initiative and creativity towards problem solving.

Qualifications

Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential

• Degree in nursing or equivalent
• Registration with NMC
• Post Graduate studies in relevant nursing field such as; respiratory disease management, end of life care, long term conditions/palliative care or related/relevant subject
• Mentorship qualification (998-997)
• Venepuncture
• Post qualification courses in nursing
• Attendance at relevant networks e.g. Special Interest Groups
• Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
  
  

Desirable

• Modules at Masters level
• Non-medical Prescribing V300 or working towards
• Evidence of further clinical study
  
  

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of respiratory and long term conditions
• Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of respiratory and long term conditions
• Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with respiratory disease and its associated complications
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
• Experience in leading and supporting junior staff
• Experience of involvement in service improvement
  
  

Skills & Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
• Awareness of relevant national policy and guidance
• Basic IT skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate news of a sensitive nature
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of relevant NICE Guidance
• Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context
  
  

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.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Weeping Cross Health Centre

Bodmin Avenue, Weeping Cross

Stafford

ST17 0EG

Employer’s website

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