Job summary
We are looking for a Respiratory Disease Trained Nurse qualified to provide COPD & Asthma. We would ideally like a Nurse who is also able to carry out travel assessments, family planning, immunisations, and smears but this is not essential.
We are flexible on the number of working hours and days for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly team and be supported by 2 Chronic Disease Nurses, 2 Treatment Room Nurses and 2 Health Care Assistants.
Our recall process is structured in a true medication and chronic disease review to minimise the number of appointments for the patients benefit as well as reducing demand.
The successful candidate will be working in an environment where they will be supported by a strong team with an open-door policy. We have weekly meetings which are an opportunity to discuss complex patients and any positive or adverse events which could impact on the care we provide.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Nurse who has training and experience of working with patients who have COPD and Asthma which will include reviewing and co-ordinating their annual recall and care plan, be able to carry out spirometry and review the patients condition and treatment.
We would also like the successful candidate to be willing to train in the other areas of Practice Nursing and Chronic Disease Reviews,
About us
Devonport Health Centre is located on the Cumberland Campus between the Peninsula Dental School and the Cumberland Centre. We have a list of just under 8000 patients and historically the area is deprived. We are one of the Deep End Practices supporting complex patients who not only need medical support but also face social challenges.
Our aim is to work together to help the local population to stay physically and mentally well, to get better when they are ill, and to remain as independent as they can until the end of their lives. To provide accessible healthcare to a high standardlocally to our patients.
We have diversified our team due to the GP shortage across the Southwest and offer appointments and triage from the Minor Ailments Nurse undertaking the ACP course, Clinical Pharmacist, 2 Mental Health Practitioners in addition to on site and remote Locum GPs.
We operate a triage model for acute on the day problems to direct our patients to the right clinician, for the right problem, in the right amount of time, allowing the right amount of time.
We have external providers hold additional clinics at the Health Centre which include Cardiology, Dermatology, Minor Operations, Vasectomy and Clinical Genetics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages (if non-medical prescriber)
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
Develop and
review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the
audit cycle
Develop, review
and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Participate in
local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and
participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient
care
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
Participate in
the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e.,
root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the
practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and
protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages (if non-medical prescriber)
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
Develop and
review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the
audit cycle
Develop, review
and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Participate in
local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and
participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient
care
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
Participate in
the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e.,
root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the
practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and
protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Respiratory Disease Management) Experience of working autonomously
- Chronic disease management in (Asthma & COPD & Spirometry)
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients diagnosed with Respiratory Disease.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse carrying out Respiratory Disease Annual reviews
- Experience of working in a Respiratory Disease Unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Respiratory Disease Management) Experience of working autonomously
- Chronic disease management in (Asthma & COPD & Spirometry)
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients diagnosed with Respiratory Disease.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse carrying out Respiratory Disease Annual reviews
- Experience of working in a Respiratory Disease Unit.
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).