Clinical/Professional Work autonomously with the assistance of protocols to practice in an effective nurse/physiology led sleep service. Provide a supportive environment for patients and their partners with sleep disorders. Ensure effective communication occurs between health professionals to promote patient care. Run sleep study clinics.
Provide an equipment replacement service for patients both face to face and via telephone requests. Recording all equipment issues correctly in the patient’s record on Minestrone/ERPO. Receive redundant CPAP equipment back from patients, assessing and disposing as required. To be fully conversant with all departments computer systems, where required.
Assist with maintain adequate stock levels of consumables for all sleep equipment at the QA site. Participate in team meetings and be involved in the development of the sleep service. Research and Education Educate and support patients with sleep and associated conditions. Provide information for patients, carers and other health-care professionals with sleep and associated conditions.
Assist in the evaluation of the service and patient care, including patient satisfaction. Liaise with other colleagues in local and national forums to influence and improve respiratory care. Be responsible for professional development using Personal Development Plan and professional portfolio. Incorporate health education and health promotion in working practices.
Lead in the dissemination and implementation of evidenced-based care in the writing of shared guidelines/protocols for patients with sleep disorders. Communication and Working Relations Communicate highly sensitive and complex information with empathy. ensuring that information is understood. Adjust communication strategies to deal with situation - face to face, telephone, video consultations.
Communicating and cooperating with other specialist areas, promoting and maintaining good working relationships within own clinical area and across the organisation, giving accurate information as required. An active member of the clinical team contributing to Trust wide groups and meetings. Develop expertise in dealing with interpersonal conflict and be responsible for the resolution of any adverse situation/incidents. Comply and promote compliance to Trust policies e.g.
Harassment and Bullying

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