Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan

To work as directed by a registered nurse.

Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups.

Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups.

Responding to the needs of people sensitively with regard for age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and disability, especially regarding patient privacy and dignity.

Understanding the need for promoting health & well-being and the delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered nurse.

Understand the complex needs of those patients with a substance misuse history,

and assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and provide psychosocial support.

Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice.

Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning.

Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff.

Understanding the need for and always maintaining patient confidentiality and security.

Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Always behaving in a professionally acceptable manner.

Demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities for all people.

Demonstrates a knowledge of the term professional boundaries and how to apply this to working with patients, offenders, and others.

Demonstrating good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

(Full JD can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographicID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting (hospital, secure, or GP practice)
• Experience and knowledge of providing care i.e., providing patient care, carrying out tests/observations.
• Experience of facilitating /planning /supporting groups in a healthcare setting i.e., health improvement/smoking cessation/ activities.

Skills /Abilities /Knowledge

Essential

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assess risk and care plan effectively, whilst understanding the needs and rights of people.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bristol

Bristol

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will proactively manage a caseload of patients requiring complex assessment including home oxygen (long term and ambulatory) therapy and case management in order to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve patient health outcomes.

Working autonomously, the post holder will have continuing responsibility for proactively monitoring and managing, patients on the caseload. The post holder will be expected to possess skills in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and if applicable non-medical prescribing, using these skills will assist in the recognition of early symptoms of disease exacerbation.

The post holder will be expected to be a competent leader and case manager and critical thinker navigating the patient through the appropriate care pathway which spans across the primary, secondary care interface. Pivotal to the care pathway is the prevention of unnecessary admissions and facilitation of early supported discharge to reduce lengths of stay.To work closely with the rest of the team to reduce patients waiting times throughout their journey by reducing unnecessary consultant outpatient attendances.

The service provides assessment to patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease registered with a Bexley GP across various community settings and in their own homes.

Key Task and Responsibilities

The Respiratory Specialist Clinician will be expected to achieve the competencies set nationally by Skills for Health 2005 (www.skillsforhealth.org.uk). These can be summarised as follows;

Utilisation of advanced clinical skills and expert knowledge to plan, implement, monitor and review individualised patient-directed programmes of care to patients with chronic lung disease, home oxygen therapy management and health promotion interventions. To undertake goal centred interventions that are evidence-based, evaluating the effectiveness of these at regular intervals with a view to improving care continuously. Develop risk management plans that will enable individuals to remain safely within their homes Use expert knowledge and skills as a nonmedical prescriber to manage patient medication within own areas of competency, developing clinical management plans in partnership with GP colleagues where necessary. Anticipate individual care needs and develop appropriate care plans, involving carers and relatives To provide individuals and their carers with the necessary education that will enable them to plan for unavoidable disease progression and self manage as far as possible. To work collaboratively with members of the multi professional team to ensure that the patients needs are met, making appropriate referrals are made where necessary. Develop practices which promote patient choice and well-being Ensure that the needs of individuals who are vulnerable are highlighted and addressed in a timely manner To be a competent clinical leader demonstrating a willingness to work as an integral part of a multi professional team Be a highly skilled communicator, written and verbal, with a capability for communicating within a variety of professional groups, challenging attitudes where necessary To manage a caseload of patients with chronic lung disease To practice at an advanced level demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the management of chronic lung disease that is evidence-based To undertake advanced physical and social assessments and examinations, and initiate appropriate diagnostic activity and treatment To work with other health care professionals to ensure a consistency of approach to patient care and to support clinical supervision arrangements within the Trust To work collaboratively with other specialist and multidisciplinary teams, such as GPs, District Nurses, Consultants To support the and Expert Patient Programme and other self-management programmes To contribute towards reducing frequent admissions and bed days of patients with chronic lung disease To help improve the diagnostic rate of chronic lung disease in primary care with the delivery of an ARTP accredited quality assured spirometry clinic. To work alongside the clinical lead in the new/confirmed diagnosis of chronic lung disease in producing treatment plans including self-management and education at consultant lead MDT sessions. To be confident in the delivery of educational topics including pathophysiology of chronic lung disease, chronic lung disease medications, managing exacerbations, breathlessness, productive cough, anxiety and low mood and the importance of exercise and a balanced diet To participate in disease specific audit and data collection To act in accordance with the clinical governance framework within the Trust To share knowledge and skills with patients and families as a key therapeutic intervention and to enable self care and autonomy To identify the educational requirements of primary and social care colleagues in relation to the management of chronic lung disease and lead on meeting these needs To participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development programme Ensure own professional development and clinical skills through attending courses, workshops and conferences and applying the knowledge gained in clinical practice To interface with primary and secondary care teams to enable the implementation of managed care pathways in line with local and national guidance To advise on and develop new initiatives and ways of working informed by local and national policy To be involved in the development of guidelines, policies and protocols within the Trust To promote effective collaborative working relationships with health and social care colleagues and those within support networks and the voluntary sector To act as a change agent and innovator, planning, instigating and evaluating changes To proactively demonstrate the positive impact of case management on the reduction of avoidable admissions and lengths of hospital stay Contribute to the service development within the Trust in line with national strategies for chronic lung disease To maintain accurate and legible and timely records To act as leader, mentor and preceptor to staff within the Trust.

PROFESSIONAL

The post holder will maintain registration with the NMC/HPC and apply the NMC or relevant professional clinical Code of Professional Practice at all times The post holder will keep knowledge and practice updated by study and attendance at appropriate conferences The post holder will work within their competencies at all times

GENERAL

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Bexley ACS policies and procedures The post holder will observe confidentiality of records and health information at all times and be aware of the practice and principles of the Data Protection Act 1998. Failure to comply with this may result in dismissal The post holder must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the health and Safety Act 1974 to ensure that agreed procedures are carried out in a safe working environment is maintained for patients, visitors and employees. See the Trusts Policy Statements The post holder must adhere to the policys and procedures set out by Oxleas Foundation Trust

EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENT

Moderate physical effort is necessary for this post including regular periods of driving, frequent treatment and personal care and occasional movement of patients. The Mental effort required for this post includes in depth mental awareness to carry out interpretation of clinical assessment and decision making of complex clinical interventions. The emotional effort for this post involves frequent exposure to emotional circumstances, in particular care of patients and their carers at the end of life. Working conditions for this post include working in the patients own home with frequent exposure to body fluids and some exposure to containable hazards, eg need for personal alarms The mental effort required to interpret and react accordingly to patients who are acutely unwell.

On Call/Unsocial HoursThis post may required weekend working.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree level education
• Registered Nurse/AHP

Desirable

• NMP
• ARTP qualification
• Advanced clinical skills course or equvailant

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience, 2 years at band 6
• Community Experience in respiratory
• Experience with the management of home oxygen therapy and review.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of treating patients with chronic lung disease
• Experience of delivering self management support in a group setting

Skills

Essential

• Advanced Physical Assessment Skills
• Experience of the management of people with long term conditions

Other

Essential

• Full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

151 Lodge Hill, Goldie Leigh

Abbey Wood

SE2 0AY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups
• Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups
• Delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered healthcare professional
• Assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and assisting with physical procedures in alongside a registered healthcare professional
• Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning.

Clinical

• To work as directed by a registered nurse, providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. Typical duties include:

-Carrying out ECGs

-Phlebotomy

-Basic wound care

-NEWS2

-Assess patients using NEWS2

-Blood glucose monitoring

-Taking patients weight and other measurements

• Assisting in emergency call outs and instigating emergency procedures when appropriate
• Being second checker on medication rounds
• Ordering and maintaining stock
• Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked
• Appropriate escalation to registered healthcare professionals
• Using appropriate templates in SystmOne to document contemporaneously and accurately
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and security
• Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff
• Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice

Custodial Responsibilities

• Assume personal responsibility for the security of issued keys.
• Understand and comply with prison orders, procedures, and instructions in your area of work.
• Comply with all security requirements.
• Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment or to the safety of an individual, completing Incident, Security, Injury, or other reports as appropriate.
• Report breaches of order and discipline including reporting and recording untoward incidents according to local protocol.
• Contribute to effective risk assessment and management procedures.

Communication

• Routinely communicate effectively with patients and working to overcome barriers to understanding (ie patients with physical or mental health conditions or learning disabilities)
• Develop and maintain inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working with all relevant agencies and organisations as directed.
• Develop and maintain close working partnerships with HMPS, Prison Governors and Heads of Prison Services, Forensic Services, Probation Services, Crown Prosecution Service, Police, and all other non-statutory agencies that are integral to prisoner/patient care and offender management.
• Undertake other duties agreed in conjunction with registered staff, Integrated Primary Healthcare Services.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting (hospital, secure, or GP practice)
• Experience and knowledge of providing care i.e., providing patient care, carrying out tests/observations
• Experience of facilitating /planning /supporting groups in a healthcare setting i.e., health improvement/smoking cessation/ activities
• Experience of being able to work within policy frameworks in a regulated patient care setting

Skills

Essential

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assess risk and care plan effectively, whilst understanding the needs and rights of people
• To take responsibility for clinical equipment/resources with which you are allocated as well as patient property and valuables

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced, compassionate and motivated GPs to join our bank workforce, providing sessional primary care support across our Southwest prison healthcare services. This is an excellent opportunity for GPs looking for flexible portfolio work in a unique, professionally rewarding and clinically varied setting.

Working in prison healthcare offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people who often experience significant health inequalities, complex physical and mental health needs, substance misuse issues, trauma, and barriers to accessing routine healthcare. Our GPs work as part of integrated multidisciplinary teams, supporting safe, effective and person-centred care.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

• GMC Registered

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience

Registration

Essential

• GP Register

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BSGW Region – HMP Bristol, HMP Leyhill, HMP Ashfield and HMP Erlestoke

Various

BS7 8PS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will be responsible to take part in reception screening for new prisoners on the day of first entry into prison. This will identify immediate health, risks, and safety needs.
• To be able to develop initial mental health crisis plans for patients who are presenting as particularly at risk of a mental health crisis.
• The post holder will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive health and social care assessment (secondary screening) within seven days for all prisoners who are willing to undertake this assessment.
• For people that decline this assessment the team will ensure a care plan is in place for any known risks and vulnerabilities and will proactively work with the person to undertake a secondary screen at a later stage.
• The post holder will lead on identifying patients whose needs, risks or circumstances have changed following a return from court or hospital outside of the reception process.
• The development of a care plan that is individualised, responding clearly to each identified health need with patient input and coproduction where feasible and that ensures the wellbeing and safety of that patient for their first 14 days in custody.
• The ability to collate healthcare information from families, community providers or prior establishments to improve continuity of care and safety, and limit reassessments.
• Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the services performance targets.
• Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison.
• Short-term care coordination to ensure referrals are made, GP appointments are attended, assessments actioned, and issues identified at the reception screening or health assessment are addressed.
• To be able to provide brief interventions for substance misuse and mental wellbeing (i.e., sleep hygiene advice, breathing techniques for anxiety management etc.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

Sponsorship is not available for this post.

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Degree supplemented by diploma, specialist training.
• CPD portfolio containing evidence of active involvement in CPD activities.

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post qualification as RMN.
• Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work reflecting social inclusion.
• Supervisory experience of junior staff and students.
• Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to establish rapport with difficult to engage service users.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Effective written verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, set own priorities and manage time effectively.

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Swaleside

Brabazon Road

Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey

ME12 4AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Task and Responsibilities

To work within the Long-Term Conditions team to ensure delivery of holistic, streamlined and patient-focused care.

To take direct responsibility for the assessment of patients physical, emotional, psycho-social needs.

To work with the multi-disciplinary team to plan and deliver services which are responsive to the needs of the patient and their families.

Assist in co-ordination of service provision with other agencies to ensure maximum benefit to patients.

To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and carers to maximise their potential to understand and manage their cardiac condition involving them in planning their programme of self-care.

The post holder has personal responsibilities for working with colleagues to create good working relationships in a spirit which promotes teamwork and encourages motivation, innovation and high standards of clinical practice.

To have comprehensive knowledge of NICE guidelines and European Cardiac Society guidelines for best practice and ensure their implementation in the community heart failure service.

Keep abreast of new heart failure management and health care related developments and maintains own personal and professional development and attend regular one to ones.

Ability to prioritise and evaluate own workload

To observe the NMC Professional code of conduct and practice including up to date registration at all times.

Management responsibilities

Early informal management of complaints with the aim of a satisfactory resolution. Ensure appropriate escalation when this is not achieved.

Capability for deputising for the senior Heart Failure Specialist Nurses where appropriate.

Knowledge and understanding of the Long-Term Conditions strategy and capability for contribution to the strategy for Long Term Conditions within Oxleas NHS Trust.

To participate in the development of appropriate guidelines, protocols, audit and evaluation.

Leadership

Take an active role in the teaching and development of the multidisciplinary team in heart failure management.

To support students on clinical placement and to assist them with undertaking assessments and filling in documentation.

To participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis either by self or in a team environment.

Contribute to the implement of education programmes to meet the needs of heart failure patients.

Clinical

Use advanced clinical assessment skills, including physical assessment for assessing and formulating individualised care plans for patients with heart failure using relevant clinical protocols.

To provide advice and support on the change of medication within set protocols.

Provide an environment that encourages client centred involvement where clients are facilitated to ask for help, advice, and education.

Manage a caseload generated from a defined population requiring heart failure care.

To take part in nurse led clinics in the community for the assessment and education and active management of patients with heart failure.

To discuss with patients, relatives and carers specific aspects of care and treatment, including physical complications, drug efficacy and side effects etc.

Work closely with the patients family and GP practice to maximise patients health potential.

Liaises with both the patients GP and consultant cardiologist in the event of increased symptoms that need urgent investigation or possible admission to hospital.

Liaise with local secondary care providers in ensuring that patients admitted to hospital with heart failure are referred to the appropriate service for ongoing care at discharge.

Research

The post holder will contribute to monitoring and improving standards of heart failure care in accordance with NICE and ESC guidance.

The post holder will contribute to Clinical Governance within the service by contributing to audit as part of the heart failure team.

To deliver evidence-based practice in line with clinical governance, trust policies and procedures and NMC guidance.

Contribute to audit of practice, critically evaluates research findings, and contributes to clinical practice to improve outcomes for cardiac patients.

To monitor standards through the process of clinical audit in line with the Trusts objectives, reporting all research and audit activity and audit progress of patient caseload and service development to the Directorates Management Team.

Communication

Effectively communicate complex and sensitive information, issues and ideas to patients and carers, where there may be significant barriers to understanding and the need for persuasion and re-assurance.

Empower patients to make appropriate decisions about their self care.

Communicate with colleagues on complex matters and issues in relation to heart failure patient management.

Ensure that communication systems are in place to cover a wide variety of different settings and to liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, carers, patients, relatives, voluntary agencies, and others.

Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and in external settings.

To develop individualized care plans and ensure that innovative intervention strategies are employed to ensure goals are met.

Undertake telephone/virtual assessment and initiate specialist advice.

Support the integration of local services across primary, community and secondary care by facilitating joint working within multi organisational teams.

To maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient held clinical records in line with trust and professional guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level cardiac qualification
• Training in cardiac care

Experience

Essential

• Working within cardiac care
• Assisting in audit
• MDT working

Desirable

• Heart Failure experience
• Community/Primary care experience
• Teaching staff or patients

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate
• Ability to assess health needs

Desirable

• Clinical skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of heart failure management
• Knowledge of heart disease

Personal attributes

Essential

• Ability to handle difficult situations (emotional/distressed patients and relatives)
• Can plan own workload

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

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

181 Lodge Hill

Goldie Leigh

Abbey Wood, London

SE2 0AS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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