Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with the practice timetable, as agreed, the post-holder will make themselves available to undertake a variety of duties and responsibilities typical of working in Primary Care. Making professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether -self referred or referred from other health care workers within the organisation. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness Developing care plans for health in consultation with patients and in line with current practice disease protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients to and from the caseload and referring to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions (avoiding handwritten prescriptions whenever possible).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing personal & professional development. Overview of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF). Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and other healthcare professionals. Ability to listen actively to patients in a non-judgmental manner Strong attention to detail. Patience and a calm demeanour in stressful situations. Formulating treatment plans and evaluation of progress. Ability to work with integrated care pathways, protocols, and patient specific directives. Ability to develop and deliver evidence-based care. Demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development (CPD). Demonstrate awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplined team. Ability to work flexibly to meet Practice demands. Must value and appreciate the worth of others. A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues. Progressive and forward-thinking attitude. Commitment to continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree Full registration with GMC Certification of Completion of Training Inclusion on Performers List

Desirable

• Understand the health and social needs of a local practice population. Understanding of the current issues and challenges facing Primary Care. Experience of supporting service changes. Experience of service improvement and quality initiatives.

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.

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

Coxhoe Medical Practice

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Lansdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.coxhoemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Employment Recovery Worker Salary: £24,833.20 with progression up to £27,419.50 per annum (£26,606 - £29,378 FTE) Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Durham - Hyrbid and travel across the community required Could you help someone overcome barriers to employment and build a future they feel hopeful about? Join Mental Health Matters and help people experiencing mental health difficulties move towards meaningful employment, retain the jobs they have or successfully return to work. About the Role Mental Health Matters (MHM) is recruiting an Employment Recovery Worker to join our Durham Wellbeing Alliance Brighter Futures Team, delivering a supported employment service. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting people with mental health difficulties to achieve their employment goals. You will work with individuals on a one-to-one basis to:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You will be educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this, in areas such as Advice and Guidance, Health and Social Care or Customer Service.

Experience

Essential

• We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping people achieve their employment goals and improve their wellbeing.
• You will have experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties and be able to demonstrate your ability to:
• Inspire, motivate and engage people.
• Identify barriers and understand individual needs.
• Build trusting and effective relationships.
• Support people with a range of complex needs.
• Work in a community-based environment.
• Assess needs, develop plans and support individuals to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Promote recovery, independence and vocational development.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, colleagues and external agencies.
• Manage your own caseload and work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Experience of supporting people within an employment setting would be advantageous, as would knowledge of employment rights, job retention and employment law.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Waterside House, Sunderland, SR5 2TZ

Durham

SR5 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Information and Change Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the strategic and operational development of the PCN. The postholder will ensure that high-quality information and intelligence are available to support decision-making, performance monitoring, service redesign and population health management.

Working closely with practice teams, clinicians, system partners and commissioning organisations, you will lead change programmes and drive continuous improvement through effective use of data and digital technologies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent experience in management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field

Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in information management, healthcare management, business intelligence or a related field.
• Experience of analysing and presenting complex data.
• Proven experience leading change or service improvement projects.
• Strong project and general management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data reporting skills.
• Understanding of information governance, GDPR and healthcare data management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience working within the NHS, primary care, PCNs or integrated healthcare settings.
• Knowledge of NHS performance frameworks and commissioning processes.
• Experience with population health management and healthcare analytics.
• PRINCE2, Agile, Lean or change management qualification.
• Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Norton Medical Centre

Address

Billingham Road

Norton

Durham

TS20 2UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://nortonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £32,074 per annum NHS AFC Band 5 Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham with travel to Darlington (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an IAPT Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) to join our established Talking Therapies service. Talking Therapies is an experienced Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, supporting people experiencing common mental health problems and helping individuals achieve improved mental and physical wellbeing. As an IAPT Qualified PWP, you will play a key role in providing high-volume, low-intensity assessments and evidence-based interventions to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will accept referrals into the service, undertake telephone and face-to-face screening and assessments, and support people to self-manage their recovery. You will work collaboratively with service users to identify their goals and support them to make positive changes. Your role will include delivering a range of evidence-based low-intensity interventions, including guided self-help, courses and computerised CBT, alongside providing information and support regarding psychological and pharmacological treatments where appropriate. You will work closely with colleagues across the service to ensure appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place, maintaining an effective stepped-care approach. The role will also involve managing your own caseload, maintaining accurate clinical records, contributing to service improvement and participating in audit, research and quality improvement activities. You will receive regular clinical supervision and will be expected to maintain your professional development and accreditation, keeping up to date with developments in low-intensity psychological interventions. About you To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with experience of working with people experiencing common mental health problems within an IAPT setting.
• You will have:
• A PWP qualification from a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited PWP programme or apprenticeship.
• If qualifying through an apprenticeship route, successful completion of the apprenticeship end-point assessment.
• Accreditation with the BABCP or BPS as a PWP, or be working towards accreditation if within six months of qualifying.
• Experience of delivering a full range of evidence-based IAPT low-intensity interventions.
• Experience of screening and assessing people with a range of mental health difficulties at Step 2.
• Experience of working with and managing risk.
• Knowledge of NICE guidance relating to Step 2 interventions.
• An understanding of anxiety and depressive disorders and how they can present in primary care.
• An understanding of the importance of evidence-based psychological therapies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills.
• Strong IT and computer skills.
• The ability to develop effective therapeutic relationships with clients.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high level of enthusiasm, motivation and self-awareness.
• The ability to use your own initiative and make appropriate decisions independently.
• A commitment to continual professional and personal development and to responding positively to supervision and feedback.
• A commitment to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Experience of partnership working, drug and alcohol management, working within services with agreed targets and demonstrating clinical outcomes would be desirable.
• You will also need to be able to travel independently in accordance with service requirements.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

TRAINEE PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PRACTITIONER 2 positions available. Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £28,392 per annum (NHS AFC Band 4) Location: Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham (some hybrid working available) Can you make Talking Matter? Our Talking Therapies team are looking for people to help change lives! About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner to join our established Talking Therapies service in County Durham and Darlington. Talking Therapies is a well-established Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service that has been providing psychological interventions to people across County Durham and Darlington since 2010. The service is delivered in partnership by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service. As a Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work within the Talking Therapies service whilst undertaking a programme of university-based training. You will progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to deliver low-intensity psychological interventions at high volume to people experiencing common mental health difficulties, including anxiety and depression. You will split your time between university attendance and working within the service, conducting assessments and providing face-to-face and remote low-intensity psychological interventions. The role will also involve extending psychological intervention support to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who are experiencing concurrent common mental health problems. You will receive excellent support throughout your training, including extensive clinical and caseload supervision, as well as opportunities for ongoing professional development. It is an expectation of the role that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation following six months of relevant patient contact. About you To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs. You will have:

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs.
• You will have:
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• High standards of written communication.
• An understanding of working with people with a range of complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical health and substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a community-based service.
• The ability to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained through training.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training or experience in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychological therapies would be desirable.

Experience

Essential

• To be successful in this role, you will have experience of working within mental health and be able to inspire and engage people, identify barriers and understand individual client needs.
• You will have:
• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Excellent motivational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and effective therapeutic relationships.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including confidence using the telephone.
• High standards of written communication.
• An understanding of working with people with a range of complex needs, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical health and substance misuse.
• Knowledge and experience of working within a community-based service.
• The ability to apply and develop the skills and knowledge gained through training.
• A willingness to learn, develop and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training or experience in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychological therapies would be desirable.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mental Health Matters

Address

Craglea, Lanchester Road Hospital, Co Durham, DH1 5RD

Durham

DH1 5RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mhm.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Trustwide role so whilst you'll be predominantly based at UHND , you will be required to travel to Darlington Memorial, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street Hospitals and Stanley Primary Care centre; you must be able to travel independently across site

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal
• skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership.
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Experience

Essential

• Computer skills Ability to learn new skills
• Previous

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for 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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

There will be a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population

The provision of services commensurate with the GP contract

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising practice and any other local guidelines

Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Effective management of long-term conditions

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

Process administration in a timely manner including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks

Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance

Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload

Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

Take responsibility for continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the organisation

Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF

Attend and contribute effectively to external and internal meetings as required

Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the organisation including clinical governance, training, financial management and HR

Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on safeguarding adults and safeguarding children

Ensure compliance with the appraisal process

Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice

Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the organisations team

Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times

Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement

Be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team

On a rotational basis, undertake telephone triage and duty doctor roles

Accept responsibility for a specialist interest within the organisation

Contribute to the effective management of the organisation including administration, planning, strategy, resilience planning etc.

Identify, implement and embed best practice through clinical guidelines and the audit process

Contribute to the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines

Show leadership qualities, work collaboratively, ensure an even distribution of the organisations workload

Remain fully focused on the strategic aims of the organisation, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure

Prepare and attend partnership meetings contributing in a positive manner

Provide proactive leadership to the organisation, patients and their carers

Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements on behalf of the organisation

Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so, and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through clinical incidents and near-miss events

Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes

Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance

Attend a formal appraisal at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed

Contribute to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Partake in financial management decisions/meetings
• Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role
• Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis

Desirable

• Project lead as required with PCN, CQC, ICS/ICB and QOF

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• A good understanding of the primary care contract
• Good understanding and knowledge of QOF and of enhanced services
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice

Desirable

• Experience of medicines management
• Experience of ICS initiatives
• An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Effective time management (planning, organising and prioritising) with robust problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Ability to follow legal, ethical and professional standards, including policies and procedures
• Ability to use own initiative, discretion, and sensitivity
• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Ability to identify risk and assess/manage
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Effectively able to communicate in a clear manner and understand the needs of the patient
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
• Polite and confident
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Effectively utilise resources

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of a Partner
• Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
• Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge
• Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes
• Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to discuss cases to clinical colleagues
• Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose
• Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to processing the results with advising patients accordingly
• Assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions
• Understanding of the safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
• Experience of medicines management
• Knowledge of public health issues in the local area

Desirable

• Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified GP
• General Practitioner (Certificate of Completion of Training CCT)

Desirable

• MRCGP
• Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP

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.

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

Chastleton Medical Group

Address

Chastleton Medical Group

Newton Drive

Durham

DH1 5BH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chastletonmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and self driven pharmacy technician to join our small pharmacy team. This is a role that continues to develop and expand and an opportunity for you to shape the role of the technician.

Job Duties include:

• Medication reconciliation of clinical letters and hospital discharges.
• Supporting the repeat dispensing process
• Patient medication queries
• Medication shortages
• Medication recall processes
• In house audits re CQC/QOF/Medicines Optimisation Schemes
• Supporting shared care
• Medication Safety alerts
• Providing a link for various stakeholders including community pharmacies and secondary care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• - BTEC / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
• - Registration with the GPC

Desirable

• - Registered on, or completion of the CPPE primary care pathway

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within a GP practice

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.

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

Intelligent Prescribing Solutions Ltd

Address

Coxhoe Medical Practice

1 Landsdowne Road

Coxhoe

Durham

County Durham

DH6 4DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

A Respiratory Nurse Specialist works as an expert clinician within the hospital to assess, treat and support patients with a wide range of acute and chronic respiratory conditions. The role combines advanced clinical care, patient education, service development, and multidisciplinary team working.

Main duties and responsibilities

Facilitating early supported discharge from hospital to the virtual ward or Hospital at Home.

Ensuring smooth transitions between services by providing clear handover, discharge advice and safety-netting.

Supporting data collection, audit and service evaluation for both the Hospital at Home and Virtual Ward pathways.

Performing comprehensive respiratory assessments:

Respiratory rate, work of breathing, auscultation

Oxygen saturation and ABG interpretation

Exertional testing and breathlessness scoring

Reviewing and optimising inhaler use, medication adherence and treatment plans.

Supporting management of acute conditions such as:

COPD exacerbations

Asthma attacks

Pneumonia

ILD

Bronchiectasis flare-ups

Delivering clinical interventions including nebulised medications, oxygen therapy titration, and airway clearance support.

delivering respiratory clinics to administer asthma biologics, 6MWT, nebulised drug trials.

Managing oxygen and supporting staff with advice to wean and manage 02.

Contribute to virtual ward MDT meetings, discussing patient progress and care plans.

Participate in service development initiatives to improve patient outcomes and pathways.

Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement projects and research where appropriate.

Ensure practice aligns with local and national guidelines (e.g., NICE, BTS, GOLD).

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient documentation.

Adhere to infection prevention and control standards and promote safe practice across the service.

Maintain professional registration and comply with NMC standards of practice.

Engage in continuing professional development and attend mandatory training.

Act as an autonomous practitioner while recognising limits of competence and seeking support where required.

Represent the respiratory nursing team in meetings, working groups and specialty development forums

patient and family education, smoking cessation, inhaler technqiue, managemet plans

work with in the MDT with respiratory consultants, pharmacists, community repsiratory nurses

carrying out specialist procedures such as spirometry and FeNO

Assess patients with a diagnosis of OSA, initiate treatment, educate and advise appropriately.

Follow up patients on CPAP therapy, adjust treatments and troubleshoot as necessary.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• Driving licence
• Willingness to work across hospital sites if needed
• Ability to work weekends
• Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with NMC registration
• teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalant

Desirable

• Formal respiratory qualification
• Physical assessment skills
• Non medical prescribing

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In dept knowledge of common respiratory conditions and their management
• Knowledge of type 2 respiratory failure and the use/application of NIV
• Understanding of oxygen therapy
• Ability to work independantly and manage own work load

Desirable

• Clinical assessment skills
• patient education including inhaler technique and self management

Statutory Registration

Essential

• Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Experience

Essential

• Respiratory conditions
• Acute medicine

Desirable

• Clinical audits
• Hospital at home/virtual ward experiences

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

DURHAM

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Expert Practice

• Undertake nurse led clinics in line with identified protocols and clinical guidance.
• To maintain competence administering intravenous chemotherapy at least one day per month, working across all clinical areas.
• Prescribe medications appropriate to the role including the use of PGDs.
• Demonstrate flexibility as daily work load will be unpredictable.
• You will promote innovative solutions, identifying pathways of care that move across boundaries and strategies to prevent further complications, with the aim of maintaining trust and dignity.
• You will be responsible for the development and dissemination of specialist polices guidelines and protocols for the chemotherapy service.
• You will provide expert advice, support and information to other professionals and agencies to ensure appropriate referral to the acute Trust.
• You will provide support for patients and carers to ensure that advice and information is accessible to them and to promote empowerment and informed choice.
• You will support staff within the trust to provide care appropriate to patient need and support staff to develop required skills and knowledge.
• Participate in regular regional and national specialist meetings of chemotherapy to maintain and advance current practice.
• You will ensure that the Trusts hospital infection prevention and control (HIC) policies and procedures to protect patients, staff and visitors from healthcare-associated infections are adhered to. Ensuring you perform the correct hand hygiene procedures (as described in HIC 14), when carrying out clinical duties. Using aseptic technique and personal protective equipment in accordance with Trust policies.
• All staff must challenge non-compliance with infection, prevention and control policies immediately and feedback through the appropriate line managers if required.
• Preventing infections by adhering to HIC 12 MRSA, HIC20 preventing central venous catheter associated infections, HIC 36 insertion and care of peripheral venous cannula and HIC 23 Clostridium difficile.

Professional leadership

The post holder will be a recognised expert in chemotherapy and provide professional leadership, which will support and inspire colleagues and enhance the development of clinical practice.

Have advanced leadership skills to enhance the development of patient pathways to meet national standards and guidelines.

Participate in the development of the organisations mission, vision and values and promote a culture of excellence.

Identify and develop systems to motivate, support and recognise the contributions of others.

Develop mechanisms for involving empowering and inspiring colleagues.

Implement and monitor standards of nursing practice and promote continuous improvement.

Generate and implement new solutions that will best suit the needs of patients, through thinking laterally about practice.

Initiate and implement structures for Clinical Governance and promote best practice.

Act as a positive role model and provide specialist advice and support for multidisciplinary colleagues including colleagues working in the Acute Trust, Primary Care setting and other key stakeholders external to the Trust.

Provide leadership for Divisional Specialist nurses, in all aspects of development including educational, clinical skills, audit and research, publications and service development.

Provide information and analysis of this information to support service development

Acts as a professional mentor for appropriate specialist nurses within the trust including advice on maintaining their NMC registration and also including their SDR process

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

• NMC

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult) on the NMC register.
• First degree in a relevant health/nursing subject or equivalent level of advanced knowledge.
• Post-graduate specialist qualification in cancer/oncology nursing.
• Recognized SACT competency/administration course and physical assessment/non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Independent nurse prescriber
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) at an advanced level

Desirable

• Masters degree or working towards postgraduate/Master's level award.
• Formal leadership, management, or teaching qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post-registration experience in oncology, cancer care, and acute SACT delivery.
• Proven experience at Band 7 (or equivalent senior clinical role) leading a team or specialized service.
• Comprehensive knowledge of national cancer agendas, SACT safety standards, and UKONS (United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society) guidelines.
• Experience in audit, clinical governance, risk management, and service development

Desirable

• Experience in managing budgets or complex rotas/workforce planning.
• Involvement in regional or national cancer networks/peer groups

Specials Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced clinical decision-making and autonomous practice for complex oncology patients.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills across multi-disciplinary teams (MDT).
• Ability to lead change management, design care pathways, and deliver staff education/training.
• Competence in analysing complex data and writing clinical policies or operational guidelines.

Desirable

• Budget management

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

County Durham

DH1 5TW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)