Respiratory Nurse CNS

NHS Jobs; Walsall; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NHS Jobs is seeking a Respiratory Nurse Specialist to support early discharge for COPD patients, ensuring safe discharge and reduced lengths of stay. The role involves patient assessment, planning and evaluation of care under supervision, and participation in nurse-led clinics and MDT meetings.

Applicants will gain experience in disease management, care evaluation, and contributing to audits and service improvements.

Aufgaben

• Assist in promoting early supported discharge for COPD patients and ensure care aligns with national guidelines.
• Participate in MDT with respiratory team to plan, implement, and evaluate care.
• Provide advice on nebuliser assessments and oxygen therapy following policy and guidelines.
• Support smoking cessation initiatives and referral to pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

Jobbeschreibung

Under the direction of the Respiratory Nurse Specialist and guidance of the Respiratory Medical team to promote early supported discharge of COPD patients, discharging patients safely and assisting in reducing lengths of stay. Adhering to national guidelines. The post holder will under supervision ensure the needs of all respiratory patients are recognised and met by the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Will observe the Respiratory nurse led clinic sessions gaining knowledge in disease management and evaluation of care. In the absence of Respiratory Nurse Specialist, conduct Nurse led clinic. To participate in MDT with the respiratory team and promote care management to ensure the patients journey is seamless. Liaise with multi - disciplinary and multi - agency working in order to achieve the best possible outcome for patient care. To provide advice and support to patients undergoing nebuliser assessments and maintain the hospital nebuliser loan service. To participate in referral to the pulmonary rehabilitation programme, To also promote this service as per the patient discharge bundle. To be able to provide smoking cessation advice and recommend interventions and support. Liase with inpatient smoking cessation service. To have knowledge of the National Audit programme and complete the audits in a timely manner. To provide advice, assessment and support to patients and ward staff regarding all aspects of oxygen therapy and working in accordance with Walsall Healthcares oxygen policy, the local HosAR and the British Thoracic Society oxygen guidelines. To gain knowledge in disease specific conditions. To observe service improvement and participate in sharing new ideas and changes in clinical practice. Maintain the Trusts aims and objectives within the clinical setting. Accept accountability and responsibility for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC guidelines. Undertake additional training as required to meet the needs of the patients and register any additional skills acquired as a result of enhanced practice. Participate in training initiatives and induction programmes for pre- and post- registration staff.

Management and Leadership

• Assist in developing and delivering a variety of education packages for healthcare professionals, patient forums and carer groups in formal and informal settings.
• Assist in the efficient and effective use of equipment and resources to meet the needs of the service. Ensures effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist in maintaining a safe level of nursing staff to allow the the respiratory nurse service to provide continuity of care. Assist in taking remedial action and report to senior management when this cannot be achieved. Support colleagues in improving patient care within the service and contributing to strategic development. Deputise for manager as required. Contribute to COPD clinical audits and quality improvement projects.