Paediatric Long Term Ventilation Nurse Specialist job in Eastleigh at Jobs In The NHS

Applications are invited for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Long Term Ventilation Nurse Specialist to join the Paediatric Long Term Ventilation Service based at Southampton General Hospital. This post is offered as a full time, Band 7 secondment opportunity for 15 months (to cover maternity leave).The LTV service cares for a growing population of children and young people within the Central South Coast region, who require both invasive and non invasive ventilation. This post will require an individual keen to work in both the acute and community settings to deliver care around the child and family including initiation and management of ventilation.This post holder will be responsible for teaching key skills of tracheostomy and ventilation care both in the acute and community settings, facilitating home sleep studies, as well as acting as keyworker for both the discharge process and ongoing support and assessment at home. You will be required to work as an autonomous senior practitioner, therefore recent experience in these areas is essential. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and excellent communication skills and will have recent experience in the field of paediatric LTV. To ensure a seamless service you will work closely with existing LTV team including consultant, technician, dietitian, SALT, physiotherapist and psychologist.Applicants are encouraged to discuss this exciting opportunity further. We would strongly encourage informal visits prior to interview.UHS was rated in the top 5 Acute NHS Trusts as one of the best places to work according to staff in 2014 View full job description