Job overview
This is an exciting time to join the respiratory team as we move into a state-of-the-art respiratory unit in the brand-new Louisa Martindale Building. Your clinical working environment will include the respiratory same day unit on the 9th floor with clear views of the English Channel.
The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge and demonstrate sound understanding of the issues related to patients with Asthma and COPD including assessment treatment and management of this client group. The post holder will facilitate and manage the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients with Asthma and COPD to provide optimum health and support for patients, their families and/or carers.
They will utilise skills of leadership and advanced clinical expertise to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff and provide advice, education and support from diagnosis to end of life care. They will work collaboratively with primary and secondary health care professionals, supporting individuals attending the Trust either as inpatients or outpatients and ensure smooth transitions of care into the community setting.
The successful post holder will join an expanding team as we develop a Tier 3 Severe Asthma Spoke to deliver high quality care to patients with asthma both on an inpatient and outpatient basis: assisting to identify those patients who maybe eligible for biological asthma treatments.
Main duties of the job
1. To have excellent communication skills
2. To communicate sensitive condition-specific information.
3. To work closely with the respiratory service.
4. To ensure confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act is maintained ensuring that full and accurate records of relevant information is documented in patients’ medical notes.
5. To be able to advise, negotiate and counsel patients and relatives on the most appropriate treatment.
6. To report and arrange repairs/maintenance of equipment.
7. To lead best practice in nursing care of patients with Asthma.
8. Supporting the Uhsussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
9. Supporting the Uhsussex biologics MDT by providing information and insight on patient needs
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
10. Current RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
11. BSc Degree in relevant field
12. Teaching qualification /experience with an accredited NMC mentorship course
13. Experience of working with vulnerable adults and children including those experiencing homelessness, substance misuse, mental health, and immigration problems
Desirable criteria
14. Evidence of change management with relevant management/leadership course
15. Independent prescriber
16. Master’s degree and evidence of working towards
17. Counselling and research awareness
Skills
Essential criteria
18. Clinical decision - making skills
19. Clinically competent
20. Effective leadership skills
21. Organisational skills and forward planning
22. Flexibility
23. IT literate
Desirable criteria
24. Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance
25. Advanced Communication Skills
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
26. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
27. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications