Interstitial Lung Disease Nurse Specialist
- NHS
- Part Time
- Nottingham
- 37338.00 - 44962.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate part time Band 6 Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Specialist Nurse to join our dynamic team. This vital role and exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist nurse with previous experience of ILD, who is dedicated to provide high quality care for these patients. ILD is a group of complex respiratory diseases, characterised by scarring and inflammation of the lungs. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including consultants, radiologists, pharmacists, administrative team and community respiratory teams.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will provide dedicated support to patients with ILD, guiding them from diagnosis, through treatment, and into the palliative phase. You will work closely with palliative care services to ensure seamless continuity of care for this patient group. As a tertiary prescribing Centre for the East Midlands, you will be involved with counselling and monitoring specialised treatments for these patients.
This role offers a unique opportunity to apply and expand your nursing knowledge and skills while delivering high-quality care to these respiratory patients. You will play a pivotal part in improving patient outcomes and supporting their journey at every stage.
About us
Nottingham is the hub for Interstitial Lung Disease so we care for patients across the East Midlands including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Staffordshire. You will be based at Nottingham City Hospital and will be responsible for symptom management and managing the counselling and monitoring of specialist drugs for patients in the respective areas.
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a nurse who has experience in reviewing patients in both an in-patient and out-patient settings, including reviewing patients in nurse-led clinics. This includes providing advice, performing investigations and monitoring treatment, assessing for oxygen therapy, providing information regarding community support and pulmonary rehabilitation.
The post holder will:
- Attend local Multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring any nursing actions are acted upon and shared with the wider nursing team.
- To co-ordinate timely transition for patients from initial assessment to treatment.
- To provide information and support to ILD patients and their families at all stages of disease.
- To liaise and refer to the wider MDT.
- To ensure ILD patient data is captured.
- To provide support and teaching to ward and community staff caring for ILD patients.
- To participate in organising and running of the local patient support group.
- To work with the existing team in developing the ILD service.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level Adult NMC registration
- Degree in health/nursing related studies
Desirable
- Attendance of ILD educational study days
Experience
Essential
- Registered nurse with 5 years minimum experience
- Experience with caring for patients with ILD
- Experience of working in an outpatient clinical environment
- Experience of working with palliative care patients
Desirable
- Experience of triage telephone calls
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to escalate emergency situations and abnormal blood tests
- Ability to perform oxygen assessments in a ward and outpatient setting
Desirable
- To work autonomously in nurse-led clinics
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Must be flexible and able to work outside of normal working hours if required to cover clinics
Desirable
- Willing to attend patient support groups
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Nottingham City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
