Respiratory Virtual Ward Specialist Nurse or Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 20 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £35,391.00 to £42,617.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35391.00 - £42617.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | Worcester, WR5 1DD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9365-24-0717 |
Summary
Clinical Practice: Will undertake specialist respiratory assessment and treatment of patients needs within hospital, virtually and in home environment using clinical knowledge and clinical skills. Identify suitable patients for early supported discharge or admission avoidance, plan and arrange discharge and provide individualised, holistic care plans to suit the patients needs. Make daily contact with patients on the virtual ward either via DOCOBO virtual platform, telephone or undertake home visits to patients who are on the virtual ward Ensure all documentation and communication is maintained to a high standard Manage a caseload of patients on the virtual ward. Establish and maintain effective communication with patient and carers/relative and whole virtual ward MDT. Recognised changes in patients condition that require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate. Deputise for band 7 when on leave. Educational: Deliver specialist training and educational programs for nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, and students, related to respiratory care, in order to develop the skills required to deliver safe respiratory care and promote a wider understanding of respiratory and the principles of its treatment Act as an expert resource for health care professionals working with respiratory patients within the primary and secondary care settings, to advise about appropriate delivery of care to those patients within the Trust for medical, nursing and other health care professionals Identify and promote respiratory care related potential learning opportunities for other nursing staff Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with NMC/ HCPC requirements. Participate in appraisals and setting objectives with junior staff in the department Patient / carer Support / Involvement: Provide education and advice for people with respiratory conditions helping them to understand the disease process, its management and potential coping strategies Provide emotional support for patients who face a diagnosis of chronic or life limiting respiratory disease at the time of diagnosis, through the course of the disease process and during the final stages of their illness Support patients, their families and other carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on the services available for general and specialist information and care including specialist support groups Having due regard for patient confidentiality, act as an expert resource for carers of respiratory patients, providing them with advice and support as required to improve their skills and confidence in the delivery of community respiratory care Develop and update written information leaflets for patients, liaising with clinical governance and the patient information group Leadership and Management: To be deputise for Band 7 for the day-to-day operational line management of their direct reports Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty, acting as an advocate for the patient Act as a role model and support for staff on respiratory and medical wards Actively participate in the multi-disciplinary ward meetings Act as an expert resource, providing clinical leadership and facilitating professional development amongst the multidisciplinary team Promote best practice, using local and regional benchmarking groups for the generation and promotion of standards and clinical guidelines Liaise with departments within the hospital to address specific respiratory condition related issues, e.g. oxygen management Participate in relevant groups and forums representing the interests of the Respiratory department as appropriate Personal / Professional Responsibilities: Be proactive in and maintain their own professional development in accordance with NMC requirements with due regard to maintaining the level of skill, highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise required to fulfil the specialist nurse role, including maintaining membership of relevant professional bodies and interest groups Maintain clear and concise records of the patient's management in accordance with NMC guidelines and Trust standards Promote and maintain good working relationships within and outside of the Trust, utilizing opportunities to promote the specialist service, and the work of the Trust Contribute to the creation of a care environment and culture that delivers a consistently high standard of patient-centred care Research and audit: Keep up to date with published research and audit findings, critically appraising outcomes and using them appropriately to develop best practice and improve patient outcomes Take part in local and national respiratory related research, in accordance with the "Good Practice Guidelines", NMC guidelines and local policy Undertake nursing research and publish the outcome, updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice Participate in and be aware of clinical trials for patients Clinical Governance: Act at all times in accordance with the NMC code of conduct and local policies and guidelines, to maintain high professional standards based upon the best available evidence and research Participate in the development of associated guidelines within respiratory care and other policies where individual clinical experience can be of value Disseminate national and local guidelines to staff to ensure evidence based care. Within the respiratory team develop clinical guidelines and protocols and patient pathways Strategic / Service Development: Contribute to the operational and strategic development of the Virtual ward service within the Trust, defining and maintaining evidence-based standards of care, the quality of which fulfil clinical governance requirements Apply Quality Improvement techniques to service development Support staff in promoting delivery of excellent care and provide a clear focus for supporting and developing clinical leadership. To facilitate the development of mechanisms for monitoring through put and uptake of service Financial To ensuring the effective selection and use of all treatment resource available within the department