Targeted Lung Health Check Nurse - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.

Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.

Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.

Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence.

Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.

Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.

Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.

Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service.

It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.

Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines. Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.

Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented. Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to. Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.


A team player who is supportive, reliable and trustworthy Someone who is approachable, dedicated and hardworking Motivate and empower patients to address nicotine addiction by brief intervention Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.

Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals regarding the project Respond to patient queries regarding the lung health check process and their outcome
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