Specialist Pneumonia Intervention Nurse | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic respiratory nurses for part time substantive positions as below:
-19 hour post. This is the eqivalency of two shifts a week 08.00-18.00 covering a 7 day working service.
- 28.5 hour post. This is the eqivalency of three shifts a week 08.00-18.00 covering a 7 day working service.
The post is based in the Specialist Pneumonia Intervention Nurse (SPIN) team at Glenfield Hospital.
The team is made up highly motivated Nurses who are focused on improving the patient management and pathways for patients who are receiving treatment for community acquired pneumonia (CAP), as well as improving outcomes for the service as a whole.
We work as part of a wider team of Doctors, Specialist Nurses/Physiotherapists, ward nurse teams and some primary care providers.
We are an extremely supportive team and have been developing our role further to support patients both as an inpatient and within an outpatient setting. We also operate a virtual ward where our aim is to deliver care in line with the NHSE plans.
The post holder will work as part of a team providing daily reviews for patients requiring treatment for CAP.
They will be expected to identify patients admitted with CAP, review management plans and ensure they are inline within UHL guidance and advise appropriately to the clinical teams involved with the patients care.
They will also be responsible for identification of suitable patients to be transferred to have care delivery under the CAP virtual ward .
They will work proactively to improve the patient pathway to ensure the patient gets the right treatment, in the right place at the right time.
They will be a clinical expert in CAP management and support education and development for other staff, students, patients and family/carers to increase awareness and understanding.
They will be required to collect data for audit purposes. We also have active participation in research, and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in relevant studies that are linked in with our service.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
To act as the clinical expert to patients requiring community acquired pneumonia (CAP) management and a professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team working alongside the Specialist Pneumonia Intervention Nurse (SPIN) team.
Working with other specialist teams / Head of Nursing/ Deputy HON to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
Directly or indirectly influence all aspects of care and management of patients covered by SPIN.
Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience. Utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership within SPIN.
To support and contribution to changes within the service in response to national audits, bench marks, GIRFT, external reviews and national bodies.
Manage a caseload of patients requiring pneumonia recovery support, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care through inpatient management and via our virtual ward set up.
Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support across the whole spectrum of the SPIN service.
Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in the specialist area, ensuring the delivery of appropriate evidence based care.
Demonstrate appropriate expert practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 Feb 2024