Respiratory Support Unit and Respiratory Ward

3 months ago

Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

The Respiratory Unit encompasses two respiratory wards that has now merged into 1 unit. Respiratory Support Unit (RSU)and Respiratory ward (formerly Ward 4 and 7). The team works closely with the Buckinghamshire Integrated Respiratory Service, Intensive care Unit, Outreach teams, A& E resus teams. We receive patients direct from A&E Resus, A&E Majors, A&E RAT, Assessment Observation Unit, and other Acute Medical unit .

We also receive patients from other areas from within the hospital who require NIV retrieval service and specialist respiratory knowledge and skills. The patients are assessed, stabilised and either transferred appropriately to RSU or Respiratory ward or discharged.

It is a busy environment providing great learning opportunities especially in acute respiratory care. The nursing team works closely with their colleagues from other disciplines to promote a smooth and efficient cohesive service. Ideal candidates will have initiative, a willingness to learn and an ability to prioritise.

It is an excellent ward to develop your acute care skills, such as Non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care. Due to the nature of the specialty you will also gain some palliative care experience and knowledge.

Whilst experience within an acute care setting is preferred, those newly Registered will receive good support to gain the right skills. Good communication is essential in this environment where patient care is paramount.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the 
development and/or implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. Is expected to supervise qualified junior staff and HCAs. Is able and expected to teach qualified and unqualified staff. Including preregistered and post basic students.

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work -

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

Good general education Registered General Nurse

Experience

Desirable criteria

Previous work related experience Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Strong post registration experience

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate clearly with patients and multi-disciplinary team Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Knowledge of the role of a Band 5 Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct Knowledge of the Data Protection Act

Desirable criteria

Able to manage own case load with supervision Ability to work all shifts including night duty Computer skills Self-motivated Knowledge of evidence-based practice Good time management skills

Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

Able to work required shift pattern Driving Licence

PPE requirements:  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

I f you are successful  at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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