Tracheostomy Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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We have a new and exciting Opportunity for a Tracheostomy Practitioner at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). We are looking for an autonomous Clinical Practitioner within this specialist area who can provide specialist advice, guidance & support to patients, families, carers and clinical staff. This is a brand new position which will require a confident practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in caring for adult patients with Tracheostomies. ABOUT THE TEAM The successful candidate will work be based within the Therapy department but will work across all divisions within UHSFT as well as the community. They will work closely with all members of the MDT including ENT, Respiratory medicine, critical care and community teams providing education and advice to ensure patients with tracheostomies have the specialist care they require. WHAT YOU'LL DO As this is a new post within the Trust you will be expected to develop the Tracheostomy service to provide specialist clinical leadership within this area of care, seeking opportunities to improve and enhance our services. You will support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR You will be a confident practitioner with extensive knowledge in tracheostomy care for adults within the acute and community settings. You will have experience in teaching / mentoring and assessing clinical and medical staff as providing formal teaching to a group of staff will be required. Developing competency training packages will also be a requirement for the role. You will require excellent communication skills as you will act as a vital link between all multi-disciplinary teams, departments and the wider health community. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Friday, 07 August 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Denise Gibson Consultant Physiotherapist Denise.Gibson@uhs.nhs.uk 07824599569 Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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