Job Description

Be part of our success story and find your passion working in the AIR service.



This role would suit an Allied Health Care Professional, especially a Paramedic, Physiotherapist, or a Specialist Nurse. The successful candidate will play an integral part in assessing, supporting, and treating people with a range of respiratory conditions caring for and improving the standard of care for respiratory patients.



The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a variety of settings. The award-winning team is based in the Chest Clinic at King Edward VII Hospital in Windsor, but we see patients as hospital in-patients, in clinic and in their own homes. The focus is supporting people to manage their condition within the most appropriate setting. No two days are the same.



Having launched in October 2016 we are now expanding the team so the AIR service will provide respiratory care across East Berkshire in and out of the hospital setting, delivering acute respiratory care for patients with Asthma, COPD, Home Oxygen, Interstitial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, Respiratory Physiotherapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.



The role is a predominantly 0.8 WTE Monday - Friday with the hours being 9-5, to be agreed. There is some requirement to work 8-4 at times and the potential for an occasional Saturday rotation.



Assessing and reviewing respiratory patients at home as part of the Supportive discharge, admission prevention or acute respiratory virtual ward.



Visit patients in their homes to assess their progress, using advanced assessment skills; plan, deliver and evaluate patient care during their period of acute illness, and have advanced understanding of the complexity of issues surrounding the patient and their care



Using effective counselling/educational skills which may involve breaking bad news on diagnosis or prognosis of a chronic condition.



To contribute to palliative care of respiratory patients as they approach end of life.



Assessing and reviewing patients who are on long term oxygen therapy within their usual place of residence



To provide oxygen assessment to those patients referred to the service within the clinic setting, considering the most appropriate modality should oxygen be required.



Assess acutely unwell patients with respiratory illness in particular COPD who have been admitted to the Acute Hospitals (WPH) with the view to supporting discharge. This will involve reviews of their physical needs, their social and psychological circumstances and will require advanced assessment skills in those areas



Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

Caring for and about you is our top priority



Committed to providing good quality, safe services



Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions



Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:



Flexible working options to support work-life balance



27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell



Generous NHS pension scheme



Excellent learning and career development opportunities



'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles



Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services



Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants



Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality



Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave



Free parking across Trust sites



FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.

The "must haves" for this role:

Registered Nurse - Part 1,2,12 or equivalent qualification in allied health care professions



Full driving licence and access to a car for use to travel across sites and perform domiciliary visits.



Minimum 2 years relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR At least 2yrs recent clinical experience in the acute setting



Able to work autonomously and within a team



Evidence of continuing professional development



For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.



We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.



We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.



We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don't hesitate to call: Harriet Jarman on 03006146796 or email: Harriet.Jarman@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.



Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.