Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse/therapist with a real passion for respiratory management to join the Respiratory Service at Ipswich Hospital.You will provide expert care for patients with complex respiratory needs in clinic and the acute ward setting.The role supports suitable patients who have type 2 respiratory failure in the setup of non-invasive ventilation in their own home, review of their progress and provides advice, support and trouble shooting.You will be involved in the management of TB, both in prevention management through vaccinations for eligible groups.There is a strong focus on education within the job to both patients and colleagues and there is ongoing involvement in clinical audit and a passion within the respiratory team to continually review and improve the service.This role does involve weekend workingInterviews will take place w/c 1st July 2024Main duties of the jobReview patients with respiratory problems on the medical wards.In consultation with the respiratory consultants and ward coordinators 'pull patients' through to ARCU, Shotley and Saxmundham wards where appropriate.Ensure that patients have good inhaler technique and that Asthma and COPD pre-discharge checklists are completed. Liaise with primary care and the community services to ensure patients have access to Early Supported Discharge/Virtual WardAssess patients, in collaboration with the medical team for suitability for home oxygen as required. Liaise with the provider of community oxygen and community respiratory team.Assess patients with type 2 respiratory disease for home non-invasive ventilation (NIV).To provide education & training for patients, families, and carers who use NIV for trouble shooting, problem solving and advice on machines and equipment including mask fitting.About usWe are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8AJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job descriptionPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialProfessional registrationDesirableCOPD diploma or other recognised respiratory courseExperienceEssentialRecent post registration experienceRelevant experience in working with people with Respiratory diseaseKnowledgeEssentialDemonstrable specialist knowledge of Respiratory diseaseExperience of CPAP and or Non-invasive ventilationDesirableExperience in auditDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddressIpswich HospitalIpswichIP4 5PDEmployer's websitehttps://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)