An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual to join the altered airway specialist nurse team on a 12-month fixed term contract at University Hospitals of Leicester. We are currently looking for a new altered airway specialist nurse (to include both tracheostomies and laryngectomies) to join our ENT/Head and Neck team. If you are competent and confident in looking after patients with altered airways, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.
The team works with patients with both acute and long-term airway issues from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The altered airway specialist nurse, along with the lead nurse, are responsible for managing both inpatients within the trust with altered airways as well as a caseload of patients living in the community with long-term airway needs. A driving license is therefore an essential requirement for the role.
Candidates need to be enthusiastic and motivated nurses with previous tracheostomy/laryngectomy experience. ENT/Head and Neck experience is desirable. Teaching skills are essential as the altered airway team not only provides teaching to staff but also plays a vital role in teaching patients and family members how to care for their altered airways at home.
The successful candidate will be supported with both education and continuing professional development.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is to provide expert specialist clinical nursing practice for both outpatients and inpatients within the UHL and community setting. The Altered Airway Specialist Nurse will use evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, guidelines, and other available evidence. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed about their journey through the service. The Specialist Nurse will liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team when required, to ensure delivery of reliable high-quality care.
Job Responsibilities
* Work autonomously, providing an effective nurse-led service as needs dictate.
* Demonstrate comprehensive holistic assessment of patients utilizing a variety of advanced clinical skills while acting as a role model, in line with the Clinical Nurse Specialist role for the service.
* Assess and diagnose specific symptoms within your scope of practice. Advise medical and nursing staff and/or prescribe medications according to patients' requirements, writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the individual patient needs.
* Provide an effective and accessible telephone advice service for patients, families, and their carers.
* Support innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services in relation to the specialty.
* Participate in reviews of performance against Key Performance Indicators and cooperate in addressing areas of concern, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Collaborate in the development and monitoring of a job plan to ensure role and personal effectiveness.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice.
* Degree level education.
* Qualification in Teaching/mentoring.
Desirable
* Degree with relevance to specialism.
* Specialist training relevant to role.
* To include diploma level specialist training/short courses.
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
* Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience at band 5 or above in specialist area, or relevant area with transferable skills.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication both written and verbal.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
* Evidence of participation in or having undertaken research/audit.
Skills
Essential
* Evidence of managing/leading change.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
* Able to organise own workload.
* Able to plan and delegate roles to others as appropriate.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address: Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WW
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Reference: 358-6843347-MSK
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