Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery ofevidence-based care to patients with a tracheostomy/ laryngectomy within CountyDurham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will be able to work as an autonomouspractitioner, providing specialist support and clinical leadership to overseethe delivery of safe, effective, person-centered care to all patients withtracheostomies/laryngectomy, ensuring care is provided by appropriately trainedstaff.
The post holder will provide a continuing supportive serviceinclusive of information and advice within hospital and community, to patientsand their carers, and to staff supporting patients with a tracheostomy. Theywill act as an expert resource for the multidisciplinary team to ensure eachperson receives the highest standard of person centered care
They will take the lead and develop and deliver training andeducational programs for the clinical areas where patients are cared for with atracheostomy. They will support staff to achieve the relevant competence tomanage this patient group in line with local and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as an autonomouspractitioner and will have links to our ENT/ head and neck team, to providespecialist, expert nursing services to patients who have a tracheostomy. Thecandidate will also be required to help support the specialist Head and Neckcancer CNS team when required, with developmental opportunity in line withservice plans to support and develop further skills as an ENT nursepractitioner, as well as providing support to the surgical footprint.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
Tobe eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually needto be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients’ homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Date posted
18 March 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£41,659 to £47,672 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-23-8827
Job locations
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX