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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Lancaster

AI generated summary

  • You should have community experience or be an experienced hospital/general practice nurse, with a strong interest in chronic respiratory disease and a willingness to develop further.
  • You will conduct holistic patient assessments, collaborate with the MDT, manage pulmonary rehabilitation cases, and contribute to service improvement projects for chronic respiratory patients.

Requirements

  • - Experience of Community working would be favourable, however, this post would also suit an experienced hospital or general practice Nurse.
  • - We expect you to demonstrable an interest in, and willingness to develop further in the field of Chronic Respiratory Disease.
  • - Specific Duties Are Outlined In The Job Description.

Responsibilities

  • - Your role will involve clinic/group work, to provide thorough, holistic, patient centred assessments and plans of care, working closely with our own MDT (Physio, support staff, ACP and Nurse team mates) as well as the wider MDT (general practice, community services, third sector and Hospital colleagues).
  • - Our caseload involves those referred for Pulmonary rehabilitation (inc. Home-PR).
  • - We are looking to recruit someone who is caring, enthusiastic, hard working, with a passion for Respiratory, delivering high quality community patient care and patient experience, and demonstrate excellent teamwork.
  • - Experience of Community working would be favourable, however, this post would also suit an experienced hospital or general practice Nurse. We expect you to demonstrable an interest in, and willingness to develop further in the field of Chronic Respiratory Disease. Please feel free to contact our team to discuss the role further or arrange opportunities to shadow the team to get a feel for community respiratory team working.
  • - The Community Respiratory service is undergoing transformational developments as part of the Morecambe Bay Respiratory Network. As such, you will be involved in our various Quality Service Improvement Redesign projects, to help improve the quality and experience of our services for our patients.
  • - The posts will support the Community Respiratory Service to support the provision of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation and our domiciliary Nursing caseload.
  • - Working as a Community Respiratory Nurse as part of the Community Respiratory Service across the North Lancs area, involves supporting those who are living with and struggling to manage their chronic lung disease.
  • - Specific Duties Are Outlined In The Job Description.
  • - We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
  • - FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
  • - WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
  • - All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
  • - Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
  • - For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Donaldson Job title: Respiratory ACP / interim clinical service manager Email address: karen.donaldson@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01539 716670
  • - Our Team can be contacted via our main office number: 01539 716670.
  • - Please feel free to contact our team's office if you would like to discuss this Nursing role, what it's like to work with us or to arrange a visit.
  • - Please ask for either Alison Bird (Specialist Respiratory Nurse), or Karen Donaldson (Respiratory ACP)

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Community Respiratory Nurse?

The primary role of a Community Respiratory Nurse involves providing thorough, holistic, patient-centered assessments and plans of care for individuals with chronic lung disease, working closely with both internal and external multidisciplinary teams.

What qualifications or experience are preferred for this position?

Experience in community nursing is favorable, but the position is also suitable for experienced hospital or general practice nurses who have a demonstrated interest in chronic respiratory disease.

Will I be involved in team projects?

Yes, you will be involved in various Quality Service Improvement Redesign projects aimed at improving the quality and experience of services for patients.

Where will the Community Respiratory Nurse be primarily based?

The Community Respiratory Nurse will work across the North Lancs area, operating from multiple locations including Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Westmorland General Hospital, and various community healthcare premises.

Is training potential available for this role?

Yes, there is a willingness to develop further in the field of Chronic Respiratory Disease, and opportunities for training and development may be available.

How can I get more information about the position?

For further details, you can contact Karen Donaldson, Respiratory ACP, at karen.donaldson@mbht.nhs.uk or call 01539 716670, and you may also arrange informal visits or discussions.

What kind of patient population will I be working with?

You will be supporting individuals living with and managing chronic lung diseases, particularly those referred for Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

What kind of support does the Community Respiratory Service provide?

The Community Respiratory Service provides support through Pulmonary Rehabilitation, domiciliary nursing, and high-quality care, advice, and support to help patients remain independent and manage their health conditions.

How can I arrange to visit the team or shadow a Community Respiratory Nurse?

You can contact the team's office at 01539 716670 to discuss opportunities for visits or shadowing the team.

What qualities are essential for a successful Community Respiratory Nurse?

Essential qualities include being caring, enthusiastic, hard-working, having a passion for respiratory care, and demonstrating excellent teamwork skills.

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.