Band 5-6 Developmental Respiratory Nurse / Physiotherapist
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
A vacant post for a band 6 Respiratory Nurse or Respiratory Physiotherapist has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of South West Essex within the Integrated Respiratory Team. The Integrated Respiratory Team is an integrated service with Nursing staff, Specialist Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Physiotherapy Assistants, and Administration staff. As the service title suggests, we cover many aspects of community respiratory care. Services include the COPD Team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward, and Breathlessness and Diagnostics service. Main duties of the job
Promoting effective self-management of patients and providing professional intervention for community management to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life, and identify patients who would benefit from case management. Contributing to both patient and professional education. Delivering a high level of respiratory care to COPD patients and other identified respiratory conditions. Performing and interpreting ABG and CBG results for oxygen therapy assessment and review. Supporting and delivering the assessment and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation after upskilling and/or providing sickness and holiday cover to this service. Supporting the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward (RVW) which aids Admission Avoidance and Early Supported Discharge pathways. This service operates 7 days a week, and staff will be expected to provide weekend cover on a rostered basis. Supporting the Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP accredited Spirometry. Participating in MDT, teaching, supervision of Junior staff, and providing peer support. Supporting and delivering the Trust's Values. About us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. New starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, wellbeing, and key processes. This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless they are currently partway through a probationary period or are currently bank staff. This post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Job responsibilities
We are a busy, fast-paced team within an ever-changing landscape of Respiratory Care. We work closely with our local partners towards consistent care across Mid and South Essex. As an integrated service, there will be in-house training on all aspects of service, and staff are expected to support all areas of service provision with the chance to upskill in nursing and therapy areas. The post is Monday - Friday 9-5pm and Saturday - Sunday 9-3pm, on a 4-week or suitable rota basis once all training and competency are signed off. The successful candidate will be an Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist with at least 2 years of experience at band 5, including Respiratory experience, and dealing with complex Respiratory presentations and multiple co-morbidities. This post requires flexible working across South West Essex, with travel to clinic locations and home visits. The area covered includes Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford, and Billericay. Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory, but this can be supported if the successful candidate does not have these currently but qualifies at the interview. Person Specification
Qualifications
NMC Pin and Registered Adult Nurse Registered Physiotherapist ARTP ABG and CBG NMP Advanced Respiratory Course Advanced Clinical Skills Course Experience
NHS Experience Respiratory Experience Community Experience Other
Commitment to personal development and training Audit Systemone knowledge Microsoft Leadership Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata plus HCAS Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
A vacant post for a band 6 Respiratory Nurse or Respiratory Physiotherapist has arisen in North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) in the area of South West Essex within the Integrated Respiratory Team. The Integrated Respiratory Team is an integrated service with Nursing staff, Specialist Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Physiotherapy Assistants, and Administration staff. As the service title suggests, we cover many aspects of community respiratory care. Services include the COPD Team, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Home Oxygen Service, Respiratory Virtual Ward, and Breathlessness and Diagnostics service. Main duties of the job
Promoting effective self-management of patients and providing professional intervention for community management to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, improve quality of life, and identify patients who would benefit from case management. Contributing to both patient and professional education. Delivering a high level of respiratory care to COPD patients and other identified respiratory conditions. Performing and interpreting ABG and CBG results for oxygen therapy assessment and review. Supporting and delivering the assessment and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation after upskilling and/or providing sickness and holiday cover to this service. Supporting the delivery of the Respiratory Virtual Ward (RVW) which aids Admission Avoidance and Early Supported Discharge pathways. This service operates 7 days a week, and staff will be expected to provide weekend cover on a rostered basis. Supporting the Breathlessness and Diagnostics service by performing quality FeNo and ARTP accredited Spirometry. Participating in MDT, teaching, supervision of Junior staff, and providing peer support. Supporting and delivering the Trust's Values. About us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. New starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, wellbeing, and key processes. This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless they are currently partway through a probationary period or are currently bank staff. This post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122). We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Job responsibilities
We are a busy, fast-paced team within an ever-changing landscape of Respiratory Care. We work closely with our local partners towards consistent care across Mid and South Essex. As an integrated service, there will be in-house training on all aspects of service, and staff are expected to support all areas of service provision with the chance to upskill in nursing and therapy areas. The post is Monday - Friday 9-5pm and Saturday - Sunday 9-3pm, on a 4-week or suitable rota basis once all training and competency are signed off. The successful candidate will be an Adult Nurse or Physiotherapist with at least 2 years of experience at band 5, including Respiratory experience, and dealing with complex Respiratory presentations and multiple co-morbidities. This post requires flexible working across South West Essex, with travel to clinic locations and home visits. The area covered includes Thurrock, Basildon, Brentwood, Wickford, and Billericay. Certain respiratory qualifications and courses are mandatory, but this can be supported if the successful candidate does not have these currently but qualifies at the interview. Person Specification
Qualifications
NMC Pin and Registered Adult Nurse Registered Physiotherapist ARTP ABG and CBG NMP Advanced Respiratory Course Advanced Clinical Skills Course Experience
NHS Experience Respiratory Experience Community Experience Other
Commitment to personal development and training Audit Systemone knowledge Microsoft Leadership Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata plus HCAS Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
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