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Lung Health Check Specialist Nurse FIXED TERM
| Posting date: | 07 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, RG1 5AN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9193-25-0151 |
Summary
1. Specialist Nursing Advice: Provide expert nursing guidance to patients and their families. 2. Autonomous and Collaborative Work: Function independently while also being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team. 3. Nurse-Led Clinics: Conduct clinics that are led by and alongside nursing and other key professionals. 4. Health Promotion and Smoking Cessation: Offer advice on health promotion strategies and smoking cessation. 5. Individualized Care Pathways: Develop tailored care plans in partnership with patients and their caregivers. 6. Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment: Maintain a working knowledge of respiratory devices, such as inhalers, spirometers, and compressors. 7. Awareness of Policies and Procedures: Be familiar with the relevant policies and procedures of the Royal Berkshire Hospital and community services related to operational practices. 8. Patient-Centered Information: Ensure that up-to-date, patient-centered information is accessible to patients and their families. 9. Engagement in Audit and Information Collection: Participate in audits and collect relevant data to support service improvement. General duties: 10. Conduct thorough health care needs assessments for patients, with ongoing reassessments as necessary. 11. Evaluate, plan, prioritize, implement, and assess nursing interventions to address patients' needs effectively. 12. Participate in the organization of multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care. 13. Empower patients and their caregivers to engage actively in their care. 14. Assess and identify emergencies within their specialty, interpreting information accurately and taking appropriate actions while guiding others to do the same. 15. Promote practices that are sensitive to the diverse needs of patients and families from multicultural backgrounds. 16. Provide guidance and support to patients in managing their symptoms. 17. Attend outpatient clinics led by consultants, managing and reporting on cases as relevant to the role. 18. Communicate effectively with clinicians as needed. 19. Collaborate with colleagues in the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support their work. 20. Develop nursing activity systems that meet established standards at the local, Trust, or national levels. 21. Coordinate the multi-disciplinary team in discharge planning as appropriate. 22. Ensure that all medications are administered in accordance with the Trust's Medicine Management policy. 23. Demonstrate the mandatory competencies required by the Trust, attending all necessary mandatory training sessions. Managerial 24. Exhibit strong leadership consistently. 25. Demonstrate supervisory capabilities for junior and support staff. 26. Actively engage with Trust Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines, contributing to their ongoing development. 27. Support the efficient use and management of resources. 28. Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff relevant to the area and role. 29. Contribute actively to multi-disciplinary teamwork. 30. Address complaints from patients, relatives, or visitors personally, in accordance with Trust policy. 31. Manage emotional and psychological issues as they arise. Education, Research, Audit and Clinical Governance. 32. Facilitate the education of the multi-disciplinary team to foster a supportive learning environment. 33. Take responsibility for professional growth by utilizing a Personal development Plan Portfolio. 34. Integrate health education into daily practices to promote health awareness. 35. Apply specialist knowledge in practical settings. 36. Identify, gather, and engage in the evaluation of information to aid multi-disciplinary clinical decision-making. 37. Contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based care by writing shared guidelines and protocols. 38. Lead or participate, as appropriate, in multi-disciplinary clinical audits. 39. These responsibilities highlight the importance of education, professional development, and collaboration in enhancing healthcare practices within a multi-disciplinary team. Professional 40. Comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and related guidelines. 41. Actively participate in the clinical supervision of nursing and midwifery staff. 42. Ensure that relevant professional registration is maintained. 43. Serve as a role model at all times. 44. Keep accurate records in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and Trust guidelines on record-keeping. Health and Safety 45. Prioritize Safety: All staff members are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others who may be impacted by their actions or inactions. 46. Follow Health and Safety Policies: Adhere to the Trust and Departmental Health and Safety policies, utilizing any provided equipment or personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure safety. 47. Collaborate with Management: Work together with managers to maintain safe systems and environments in the workplace. 48. Report Issues: Promptly report any accidents, incidents, health concerns, or deficiencies in equipment or PPE. 49. Do Not Tamper with Safety Equipment: Avoid interfering with any equipment that is intended to ensure health and safety. 50. Stay Within Competence: Refrain from attempting tasks or repairs that exceed your level of competence.