Outpatient Sleep/NIV Specialist Practitioner
Job Description
Job title: Outpatient Sleep/NIV Specialist Practitioner
Company: NHS
Job description: The post holder is an autonomous specialist practitioner responsible for providing professional management of patients as part of the Sleep/NIV service. The post holder is expected to promote excellent standards of care for patients by contributing to the future developments of the service.Establish an effective workplace culture within the sleep/NIV service across the health economy that sustains person-centred, safe and effective care through self awareness, active learning, development, improvement and innovationThe post-holder will support the Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses, Senior Matron and Matron for the respiratory wards and outpatient departments promoting excellence in care to maintain and improve clinical standards. The post-holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect, placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.They will promote best practice in the prevention of infection through ensuring a clean and safe environment, and that clinical practices are in accordance with Trust Policy and best practice guidelines to minimise the risk of infection.The post-holder will work with the multi-professional respiratory team in the implementation and delivery of an innovative and evidence-based service that addresses the needs of patients with acute or chronic respiratory/sleep disorders and their carer’s.Main duties of the jobTo organise and manage own caseloadLine manages Sleep/NIV associate practitioners Developing a learning culture and facilitate interdisciplinary learning across respiratory medicineTake responsibility for the day-to-day management of respiratory /sleep/NIV patients within resource limitations.Is an advanced autonomous practitioner who undertakes a comprehensive assessment of all patients referred to respiratory/sleep medicine from both outpatinet and inpatient settings. Includes assessments of medical, functional, social and mental status.Develops a care plan and undertakes and co-ordinates its implementation, monitoring and evaluation.Is an autonomous specialist practitioner working within defined protocols, delivering evidence based care to a variety of patients with respiratory/sleep conditions.Is highly competent to an advanced level in the use/application of specialised respiratory equipment, including non-invasive ventilation, continuous positive airway pressure.Is proactively involved with the coordination and management of patients requiring investigation and subsequent treatment. Uses results from medical assessment tools such as multidisciplinary notes, x-rays, arterial and capillary blood gases, sputum cultures, blood tests and sleep studies to help inform clinical decision-making.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted28 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-1951QEH-AJob locationsQEQMSt Peters RoadMargateCT9 4ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Degree level education relevant to post Masters Level Study Two years’ respiratory experience at band 6 Resolving user concerns effectively Continuous quality improvement Experience in managing change
Desirable
- Community experience Good level of knowledge of NIV/Sleep disorders
SkillsEssential
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Expert clinical skills Excellent communication skills Facilitation skills Staff development and empowerment Negotiating and influencing skills Well-developed IT skills
KnowledgeEssential
- Advanced level of Respiratory knowledge and service organisation to meet different dependencies of patients Provide expert advice to support advanced decision-making skills….Highly developed specialist knowledge across the whole range of issues in relation to Respiratory practice, leadership, research and education On-going professional development Clinical governance Risk management issues Key issues and developments in healthcare Evidence of continued professional development
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Degree level education relevant to post Masters Level Study Two years’ respiratory experience at band 6 Resolving user concerns effectively Continuous quality improvement Experience in managing change
Desirable
- Community experience Good level of knowledge of NIV/Sleep disorders
SkillsEssential
- The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post Expert clinical skills Excellent communication skills Facilitation skills Staff development and empowerment Negotiating and influencing skills Well-developed IT skills
KnowledgeEssential
- Advanced level of Respiratory knowledge and service organisation to meet different dependencies of patients Provide expert advice to support advanced decision-making skills….Highly developed specialist knowledge across the whole range of issues in relation to Respiratory practice, leadership, research and education On-going professional development Clinical governance Risk management issues Key issues and developments in healthcare Evidence of continued professional development
Expected salary: £46148 – 52809 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
