Job summary
As a Specialist Practitioner you will work across the four pillars of advanced practice. You will lead and deliver Nurse led respiratory clinics for patients in our Brownlow Central practice. The focus will be Asthma management within our large student population as well as review of patients with other respiratory conditions such as COPD, Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary Fibrosis. You will also provide support to our homeless population with bi-monthly clinics.
Whilst working within your own sphere of competence you will work autonomously to proactively target high risk patients to provide an assessment of their needs and provide an appropriate management plan. The post holder will have a high level of expertise and experience in this field and the ability to manage complex cases including first contact assessment, examination and management of patients presenting with acute respiratory problems.
You will provide support and mentorship to our less experienced Practice nurses whilst also supporting in education to the wider team.
Main duties of the job
In
line with targets within the Quality Outcome Framework and NICE guidelines, the
post holder will review patients with asthma and COPD using relevant EMIS
clinical templates to ensure assessments are completed and coded to meet QOF
requirements.
Use
of non- medical prescribing to review medications including maintenance therapy
and acute self- management plans.
Assessment
of inhaler technique and optimization of inhaler therapy, giving consideration
to greener respiratory care such as low carbon inhalers, over usage,
overprescribing.
Provision
of a written personalised asthma/COPD action plan. Review of patients admitted
to an emergency care setting with an acute asthma attack or exacerbation of
COPD within 2 working days of discharge.
Review of patients admitted to
hospital with symptoms of breathlessness related to any other underlying
respiratory problem or LRTI. Ensure patients coded COPD have had spirometry
performed to confirm diagnosis.
Ability to interpret spirometry testing as
required. First contact assessment, examination and management of patients
presenting with acute respiratory problems including potential Covid 19
symptoms.
Review patients diagnosed/suspected with long Covid. Administration
of relevant health prevention vaccinations.
Provide home visits to ensure our
housebound respiratory patients receive a timely review.
Request and interpret
relevant blood tests and investigations.
About us
Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional
employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff
benefits and incentives including protected study leave with financial
allowance.
You will receive a 6-month mentorship/induction package. Brownlow is an organisation that is committed
to equality and diversity, and we strive for our workforce to be representative
and inclusive of the complex and diverse community which we are proud to serve.
With this commitment in mind, we actively encourage individuals who
self-identify as having protected characteristics to apply for this role. We
are particularly keen to encourage applications from: individuals with
linguistic diversity, members of the LGBTQ+ community; members of black,
minority ethnic, and minority faith groups; and from those who are disabled and
/ or neurodiverse.
We are mindful that we may not always be aware of structural
and systemic factors, which might discourage or prevent certain minority groups
and marginalised populations from applying to join our team. If you are aware
that any such barriers do exist, please let us know so that we can work to
overcome and dismantle these.
Although not required by law we strongly
recommend that all staff have received all Covid vaccinations.
Extended access will form part of your contracted hours. If you are successful at
interview and are registered with any Brownlow site, you are
required to change practices and this will be a stipulate of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Respiratory Nurse Specialist- General Practice
Line manager Denise Wilson
Accountable to Nurse Managers
Day and Hours per week Temporary 12 month maternity post
Hours negotiable
Job summary
As a Specialist Practitioner you will work across the four pillars
of advanced practice. You will lead and deliver Nurse led respiratory clinics
for patients in our Brownlow Central practice. The focus will be Asthma
management within our large student population as well as review of patients
with other respiratory conditions such as COPD, Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary
Fibrosis. You will also provide support to our homeless population with
bi-monthly clinics.
Whilst working within your own sphere of competence you will work
autonomously to proactively target high risk patients to provide an assessment
of their needs and provide an appropriate management plan. The post holder will
have a high level of expertise and experience in this field and the ability to
manage complex cases including first contact assessment, examination and
management of patients presenting with acute respiratory problems.
You will provide support and mentorship to our less experienced
Practice nurses whilst also supporting in education to the wider team.
The post holder will also be expected to work with the practice nursing team, contributing to data gathering as needed to achieve the Practice fulfilment of the Asthma and COPD targets within the Quality Outcomes Framework.
Mission statement
We aspire to excellence in the health care of a socially diverse population by developing our Team and our systems of clinical and corporate governance.
Primary key responsibilities
Deliver Nurse led respiratory clinics to support the Practice
Nurse team
In line with targets within the Quality Outcome Framework and NICE
guidelines, the post holder will review patients with asthma and COPD using
relevant EMIS clinical templates to ensure assessments are completed and coded
to meet QOF requirements.
Use of non- medical prescribing to review medications including
maintenance therapy and acute self- management plans.
Assessment of inhaler technique and optimization of inhaler
therapy, giving consideration to greener respiratory care such as low carbon
inhalers, over usage, overprescribing.
Provision of a written personalised asthma/COPD action plan.
Review of patients admitted to an emergency care setting with an
acute asthma attack or exacerbation of COPD within 2 working days of discharge.
Review of patients admitted to hospital with symptoms of
breathlessness related to any other underlying respiratory problem or LRTI.
Ensure patients coded COPD have had spirometry performed to
confirm diagnosis.
Ability to interpret spirometry testing as required
First contact assessment, examination and management of patients
presenting with acute respiratory problems including potential Covid 19
symptoms.
Review patients diagnosed/suspected with long Covid
Administration of relevant health prevention vaccinations
Provide home visits to ensure our housebound respiratory patients
receive a timely review.
Request and interpret relevant blood tests and investigations.
Build links with and liaise with secondary care and community
services
Work within national guidelines, policies and procedures as well
as local protocols supporting the development of these in house as needed to
ensure the patient received the highest quality evidence based care.
Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, relatives
and members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring information is shared
appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title: Respiratory Nurse Specialist- General Practice
Line manager Denise Wilson
Accountable to Nurse Managers
Day and Hours per week Temporary 12 month maternity post
Hours negotiable
Job summary
As a Specialist Practitioner you will work across the four pillars
of advanced practice. You will lead and deliver Nurse led respiratory clinics
for patients in our Brownlow Central practice. The focus will be Asthma
management within our large student population as well as review of patients
with other respiratory conditions such as COPD, Bronchiectasis and Pulmonary
Fibrosis. You will also provide support to our homeless population with
bi-monthly clinics.
Whilst working within your own sphere of competence you will work
autonomously to proactively target high risk patients to provide an assessment
of their needs and provide an appropriate management plan. The post holder will
have a high level of expertise and experience in this field and the ability to
manage complex cases including first contact assessment, examination and
management of patients presenting with acute respiratory problems.
You will provide support and mentorship to our less experienced
Practice nurses whilst also supporting in education to the wider team.
The post holder will also be expected to work with the practice nursing team, contributing to data gathering as needed to achieve the Practice fulfilment of the Asthma and COPD targets within the Quality Outcomes Framework.
Mission statement
We aspire to excellence in the health care of a socially diverse population by developing our Team and our systems of clinical and corporate governance.
Primary key responsibilities
Deliver Nurse led respiratory clinics to support the Practice
Nurse team
In line with targets within the Quality Outcome Framework and NICE
guidelines, the post holder will review patients with asthma and COPD using
relevant EMIS clinical templates to ensure assessments are completed and coded
to meet QOF requirements.
Use of non- medical prescribing to review medications including
maintenance therapy and acute self- management plans.
Assessment of inhaler technique and optimization of inhaler
therapy, giving consideration to greener respiratory care such as low carbon
inhalers, over usage, overprescribing.
Provision of a written personalised asthma/COPD action plan.
Review of patients admitted to an emergency care setting with an
acute asthma attack or exacerbation of COPD within 2 working days of discharge.
Review of patients admitted to hospital with symptoms of
breathlessness related to any other underlying respiratory problem or LRTI.
Ensure patients coded COPD have had spirometry performed to
confirm diagnosis.
Ability to interpret spirometry testing as required
First contact assessment, examination and management of patients
presenting with acute respiratory problems including potential Covid 19
symptoms.
Review patients diagnosed/suspected with long Covid
Administration of relevant health prevention vaccinations
Provide home visits to ensure our housebound respiratory patients
receive a timely review.
Request and interpret relevant blood tests and investigations.
Build links with and liaise with secondary care and community
services
Work within national guidelines, policies and procedures as well
as local protocols supporting the development of these in house as needed to
ensure the patient received the highest quality evidence based care.
Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, relatives
and members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring information is shared
appropriately.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A complete finisher
- Resilience and drive
- Personal and professional integrity and confidence
- Flexibility
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Calm under pressure
- Team player
- Confident time management
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Able to independently review Asthma and COPD patients
- Able to order and interpret relevant blood results and investigations
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
- Ability to interpret spirometry results
- Leadership in quality initiatives
- Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience
- Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of initiating protocols and clinical guidelines, implementing them and evaluating the effectiveness
- Willingness if required/appropriate to assess a pregnant woman with a non- pregnancy related respiratory condition (in line with BGP policy/ RCN guidance
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership
- Change management skills
- Advanced communication skills
- I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit
- Research, innovation and audit skills
- Driver with full license
Desirable
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Working knowledge of EMIS
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Part 1 NMC
- Independent / supplementary nurse prescriber
- Specialist respiratory qualification- level 6 and above
- Clinical examination
Desirable
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- A complete finisher
- Resilience and drive
- Personal and professional integrity and confidence
- Flexibility
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Calm under pressure
- Team player
- Confident time management
Experience
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner
- Able to independently review Asthma and COPD patients
- Able to order and interpret relevant blood results and investigations
- Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance in primary care
- Ability to interpret spirometry results
- Leadership in quality initiatives
- Teaching/supervising/mentorship experience
- Knowledge of the local and national health policy and wider health economy
Desirable
- Experience of working within primary care
- Experience of initiating protocols and clinical guidelines, implementing them and evaluating the effectiveness
- Willingness if required/appropriate to assess a pregnant woman with a non- pregnancy related respiratory condition (in line with BGP policy/ RCN guidance
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership
- Change management skills
- Advanced communication skills
- I.T skills to support clinical work, research and audit
- Research, innovation and audit skills
- Driver with full license
Desirable
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Working knowledge of EMIS
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Part 1 NMC
- Independent / supplementary nurse prescriber
- Specialist respiratory qualification- level 6 and above
- Clinical examination
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
