The post holder will work as a Respiratory Nurse or AHP assisting in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based care for patients with chronic lung disease within a hospital and community setting. The role will involve reviewing patients in the local AED or ward areas, facilitating an early/supported discharge where appropriate and safe to do so, and following them up at home.
Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs and in accordance with service policies
Develop advanced clinical skills in history taking, clinical examination, assessment and/or treatment of respiratory disease
Undertake arterial and/or capillary blood gas sampling in accordance with agreed guidelines and protocols for patient assessments, including oxygen therapy and respiratory management
Work collaboratively to order required oxygen therapy, undertake home visits for follow up assessments and make any changes to the oxygen therapy as required
Impart specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers and relatives
Provide education and development for others within a multi-disciplinary framework. Facilitate an appropriate learning/practice environment for students
Input into data collection systems collating information about patients as and when required, facilitating review and audits
Establish and maintain continuing relationships with patients, carers and relatives which are essential to providing effective long-term care
Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals across health and social services
Be aware of and adhere to NMC guidelines/HCPC Code of Conduct, as well as Trust policies and procedures at all times
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Respiratory Nurse or AHP will also be responsible for triaging calls and monitoring acutely unwell patients within the home environment to avoid unnecessary admissions, as well as undertaking oxygen assessments and supporting the Consultant in the multi-disciplinary clinics.
The service is operational 24 hour a day, 365 days a year, with an overnight on-call rota which the post holder will be required to participate in.
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