We invite applications for this exciting post to providespecialist respiratory care as part of our DAIRS team atUHD andparticipatein the development and implementation ofourRespiratoryvirtualward.
The Dorset Adult Integrated Respiratory Service (DAIRS) provides care to patients with a variety of chronic respiratory diseases. The role isdiverse,and the emphasis is on providing compassionate care to patients and their families through admission avoidance, supported discharges from hospital and specialist clinics. The service delivers care to patients in their own homes as well as in the hospital setting so there is an expected level of autonomy whilst working as part of the wider team.
The NHSare introducing virtual wards to supportmorepeople at the place they call home. Virtual wards support patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care,monitoringand treatment they need. This includes preventing admission into hospital and supporting early discharges out of hospital.
This role requires an active UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Bournemouth and Poole
Interview Date: TBC
For this post you willneedexperience of caring for patients with respiratoryconditionsandan enthusiasm for providing careto improve thehealth relatedquality of life tothese patients.You willhave an understanding ofthe management oflong-term respiratory conditions,as well as acute presentations,and have experience ofplanning,deliveringand evaluating care.This role willprovidethe opportunity toworkas part of amulti-disciplinary teamwhere you can develop your skills as a respiratory specialist nurse.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Ability to work autonomously
Provide respiratory advice and support using a range of communication tools including telephone support and emails whilst maintaining confidentiality.
To maintain a flexible, patient centred approach to service delivery at all times, including working seven working for optimal care and service delivery.
To supervise, direct and mentor junior and unqualified staff.
Initiates appropriate and timely consultation and/ or independent referral of patients when more appropriate expert input is required in the hospital or community setting.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024
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