Overview
The Respiratory Infections Team was set up to reduce length of stay and improve care for patients with CAP through a combination of early intervention in the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU), short stay wards and other areas within the hospital if required, providing early supported discharge and support for patients to prevent readmissions. They also arrange for follow up of these patients. It is a nurse led team comprising of a Lead Nurse, Specialist Nurses and a healthcare assistant with clinical support and direction from a Consultant Respiratory Physician. You will be working alongside the team to ensure CAP patients are receiving high level care set out by BTS/trust guidelines.
The post is permanent. It is for 15 hours, 8-4 Thursday and Friday.
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of patients
* Review and give education to CAP patients on a number of wards throughout the hospital
* Ensure microbiological tests are sent to the lab
* Promote antibiotic stewardship by promoting CAP guidelines
* Arrange follow up for patients
* Working within different settings in the hospital e.g. outpatients, respiratory wards, MAU, ED, MSDEC
* Working with patients with a range of respiratory infections e.g. COVID, Flu, PCP, TB
Role Details
Band 6
Closing date of applications: 25 September 2025
Interview date: 9 October 2025
Shared Values and Diversity
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit. The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme. The Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request. If you require an alternative format for application materials please contact the recruitment team.
Additional Information
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust. We offer development opportunities, ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond, and staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes. Some content includes general organisational metrics and flexible working options. DBS checks are required for most posts; disclosure policies and related costs may apply. All correspondence relating to your application will be sent via the Trust’s tracing system account. UK visa requirements apply for non-UK applicants.
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