Job Description
Stockport NHS Foundation TrustThere are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focused workforce.Stockport Foundation Trust is one of four ‘specialist’ hospital sites in Greater Manchester. Being a ‘specialist’ hospital will enhance our general surgery, anaesthetics, critical care and emergency medicine for the benefit of people in Stockport, High Peak, Cheshire and across Greater Manchester.In your application for this post, please describe how your experience and skills align with 'Our values-based behaviours' ( see additional documentation) and provide examples.Greater Manchester Continuous Service CommitmentAs well as recognising previous NHS service, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is a member of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment.
If you are currently employed by Greater Manchester Local Authority, Combined Authority, GMFRS, TfGM as well as other public service organisations, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will recognise your previous service for sickness and maternity/paternity/adoption entitlement and also for annual leave purposes (providing there has been no break in service). If you currently work for one of the above organisations and successfully apply for a post with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, please ensure the Recruitment team are aware so that this service is reflected in your contract of employment.----------------------------------------Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the existing Respiratory Nursing team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.We are looking to recruit a Band 6 nurse with a keen interest in Respiratory Medicine. This role will be a fixed term / secondment for 12 months.
The main focus of the role will be working alongside the established CURE team and the delivery of the CURE project - Tobacco addiction within the Trust. The role will also comprise of assisting the delivery of Respiratory Nursing services under the guidance of the existing team developing your skills and knowledge in respiratory areas such as ILD, COPD, Asthma, pleural and Bronchiectasis. Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line managerMain duties of the jobThe CURE project is a comprehensive secondary care treatment programme for tobacco addiction within Greater Manchester.
The role will also comprise of assisting the delivery of Respiratory Nursing services under the guidance of the existing team, which would equate to approximately two sessions per week although subject to service demand.This role will look to suit a motivated, enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in Respiratory care. The ideal candidate must demonstrate their ability to work under pressure, be adaptable to change and thrive in an environment with a varied workload. At present, the service provides cover 7 days a week.
Working for our organisationWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listenWe believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays- NHS pension scheme membership- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further- NHS Staff discounts- Cycle to work scheme- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial adviceDetailed job description and main responsibilities- Develop knowledge and skill in smoking cessation management to support patients with the CURE project.- Active smokers will be systematically identified during hospital admission, immediately provided with nicotine replacement therapy for the duration of the admission.- The post consists of dedicated time to clinical practice, seeing patients on the ward, running telephone clinics, some teaching / training, as well as providing advice to other multidisciplinary team colleagues across the trust.- Provide specialist knowledge and care to patients, relatives, carers and other multidisciplinary team members.- Work alongside the established Respiratory Nurses, developing skills and knowledge in all areas of respiratory care and management.- Assist with local and national mandatory audit collection work which may include reviewing notes retrospectively to establish information required to complete.- Develop knowledge and skill regarding respiratory conditions, investigations and treatment. Understand how the Respiratory Nursing team fits into the wider Respiratory Team.- Promote self-management of long term conditions.- To promote excellence using evidence based practice in nursing through the integration of specialist clinical practice and education.- Provide education and training to patients, relatives, carers and other healthcare professionals.- To be a resource of knowledge, skill and experience across the Trust and partnership organisations.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria- Registered Nurse with NMC- Evidence of continuing professional developmentDesirable criteria- Experience and /or knowledge working with patients with addiction eg.
tobacco dependencyKnowledgeEssential criteria- Up to date in professional practice and research in regards to smokingDesirable criteria- Knowledge and experience in smoking cessation and CURE project.- Knowledge of respiratory diseases and nursing- Clinical audit experienceExperienceEssential criteria- Registered nurse for 3 yrs minimum- Experience of public health promotionDesirable criteria- Experience of mentor to staff / studentsSkillsEssential criteria- Ability to work autonomously- Evidence of working as part of MDT- Excellent communication skills- Time management skills----------------------------------------Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification and the information for applicants which includes useful information to assist you in completing your application.From time to time we may need to close a vacancy early when in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. If you are interested in this post and wish to be considered, we strongly advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that all correspondence will be via your NHS Jobs account.
Unfortunately we are not able to acknowledge each application. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. Please also note that Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are unable to refund Interview expenses or re-location costs.Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting and championing a culture of diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees.
Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and we strive to reflect the community we serve in our diverse workforce. Our "two tick" kite mark guarantees a candidate with a disability, who fulfills the essential criteria, an interview at the Trust. We can make reasonable adjustments, and offer support and advice in a variety of ways on request.