Job summary The candidates will work closely with the local community teams and ensure early escalation of unwell patients. They will need to be motivated, innovative with strong leadership and communication skills, to support the development of the Virtual Ward Main duties of the job You will be supported in your professional development by our dedicated team of PDN's. There are opportunities to develop specialist skills with both on the job training and external courses. About us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 259-7023959NUH Job locations Newham Hospital London E13 8SL Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months. Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical experience specific to respiratory care at band 6 Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Experience of dealing with challenging/complex respiratory patients Desirable Experience of carrying out research and audit Working in the community setting Skills Essential Knowledge of common skills required to care for respiratory conditions e.g. chest clearance Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines Ability to work as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team Ability to work independently and as part of a team Moving and Handling Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so Desirable Phlebotomy and Cannulation Knowledge Essential Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing Demonstrates good understanding of various National Guidelines for COPD, Oxygen, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Desirable Demonstrates good understanding of various National Guidelines for Asthma and NIV management Knowledge of Capillary Blood Gas analysis Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Post Registration qualification appropriate to the specialty or equivalent Desirable Physical Examination qualification or working towards it Non-Medical prescribing qualification or working towards it Other Essential Personal and people development Ability to undertake teaching and sharing knowledge Ability to support and supervise learners in practice such as student nurses, student therapists and medical students Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the hospital The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity Computer literate Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others Person Specification Experience Essential Clinical experience specific to respiratory care at band 6 Evidence of continuing professional and personal development Experience of dealing with challenging/complex respiratory patients Desirable Experience of carrying out research and audit Working in the community setting Skills Essential Knowledge of common skills required to care for respiratory conditions e.g. chest clearance Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines Ability to work as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team Ability to work independently and as part of a team Moving and Handling Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence Ability to use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively and encourage others to do so Desirable Phlebotomy and Cannulation Knowledge Essential Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to health and wellbeing Demonstrates good understanding of various National Guidelines for COPD, Oxygen, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Desirable Demonstrates good understanding of various National Guidelines for Asthma and NIV management Knowledge of Capillary Blood Gas analysis Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Post Registration qualification appropriate to the specialty or equivalent Desirable Physical Examination qualification or working towards it Non-Medical prescribing qualification or working towards it Other Essential Personal and people development Ability to undertake teaching and sharing knowledge Ability to support and supervise learners in practice such as student nurses, student therapists and medical students Ability to self-reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify what s/he needs to learn to able to improve current job performance Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keeps a record of them Ability to offer constructive suggestions for service improvement and or development Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the hospital The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures Can demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect Ability to identify and take action when own or other's undermines equality and diversity Computer literate Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust Address Newham Hospital London E13 8SL Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)