Job summary
Are you a Respiratory Specialised Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?
Elgar House Surgery are looking for a Motivated and Friendly person to provide a first class nursing service to practice patients, working closely with healthcare colleagues and in collaboration with the GPs on a Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
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To provide a high-quality service to all our
respiratory patient
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To maintain and look after our Asthma, COPD and
Respiratory Disease registers.
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To perform detailed diagnostic tests e.g., reversibility
testing and monitoring, pulse oximetry
-
To follow diagnostic pathways and recognised
guidelines
-
To use protocols to guide diagnostic and
therapeutic options.
-
Discuss treatment options with the Clinicians.
-
Referral of patients when necessary to community or
secondary care
-
Discuss and develop self-management plans and
education with patients.
-
Demonstrate specialist knowledge, competence and
clinical skills in respiratory care and management appropriate to the needs of
the patient.
-
Assume accountability and responsibility for
delivery of care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and referral.
-
Work well as part of a team
-
To keep up to date with current guidelines &
professional development
-
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
when required.
About us
Overview of your organisation
Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 7 Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 2 NPs, 3 PNs, 3 HCAs, a very supportive management and administrative team.
About us:
* We are a training practice for ST1, ST2, ST3 and FY2 doctors.
* We have a list size of just under 15,000 patients.
* We use EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman
* Excellent QOF Achievements
* Recently rated Good by CQC
* Parking on site
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Job Responsibilities
To provide a high-quality service to all our
respiratory patient
To maintain and look after our Asthma, COPD and
Respiratory Disease registers.
To perform detailed diagnostic tests e.g., reversibility
testing and monitoring, pulse oximetry
-
To follow diagnostic pathways and recognised
guidelines
To use protocols to guide diagnostic and
therapeutic options.
Discuss treatment options with the Clinicians.
Referral of patients when necessary to community or
secondary care
Discuss and develop self-management plans and
education with patients.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge, competence and
clinical skills in respiratory care and management appropriate to the needs of
the patient.
Assume accountability and responsibility for
delivery of care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and referral.
Work well as part of a team
To keep up to date with current guidelines &
professional development
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
when required.
Person Specification
R.G.N Level 1
At least 2 years experience as a qualified
nurse, with a COPD qualification
Team Player
Flexible and Adaptable
Ability to work in a changing environment
Focus on providing quality care
Adherence to strict confidentiality
Prepared to undergo training as required.
Demonstration of competent nursing skills
required for role.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to care and deal tactfully and
empathetically with patients.
Demonstrates motivation, reliability and
commitment to team working.
Able to communicate at all levels.
Ability to use sound clinical judgement and
initiative.
Able to work calmly under pressure.
Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
Able to work with competing priorities.
Flexible regarding working hours.
Professional and presentable appearance.
Ability to care for patients competently within
a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
Time management skills to manage own
consultations within clinics.
Good IT Skills
Critical thinking and decision making
Desirable
Post registration chronic disease
training
Computer literate.
Experience of EMIS Web and Docman10
Practice nursing experience
Primary Care experience
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Job Responsibilities
To provide a high-quality service to all our
respiratory patient
To maintain and look after our Asthma, COPD and
Respiratory Disease registers.
To perform detailed diagnostic tests e.g., reversibility
testing and monitoring, pulse oximetry
-
To follow diagnostic pathways and recognised
guidelines
To use protocols to guide diagnostic and
therapeutic options.
Discuss treatment options with the Clinicians.
Referral of patients when necessary to community or
secondary care
Discuss and develop self-management plans and
education with patients.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge, competence and
clinical skills in respiratory care and management appropriate to the needs of
the patient.
Assume accountability and responsibility for
delivery of care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and referral.
Work well as part of a team
To keep up to date with current guidelines &
professional development
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings
when required.
Person Specification
R.G.N Level 1
At least 2 years experience as a qualified
nurse, with a COPD qualification
Team Player
Flexible and Adaptable
Ability to work in a changing environment
Focus on providing quality care
Adherence to strict confidentiality
Prepared to undergo training as required.
Demonstration of competent nursing skills
required for role.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Ability to care and deal tactfully and
empathetically with patients.
Demonstrates motivation, reliability and
commitment to team working.
Able to communicate at all levels.
Ability to use sound clinical judgement and
initiative.
Able to work calmly under pressure.
Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
Able to work with competing priorities.
Flexible regarding working hours.
Professional and presentable appearance.
Ability to care for patients competently within
a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
Time management skills to manage own
consultations within clinics.
Good IT Skills
Critical thinking and decision making
Desirable
Post registration chronic disease
training
Computer literate.
Experience of EMIS Web and Docman10
Practice nursing experience
Primary Care experience
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.G.N Level 1
- At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification
Desirable
- Post registration chronic disease training
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as a qualified nurse
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- R.G.N Level 1
- At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification
Desirable
- Post registration chronic disease training
Experience
Essential
- 2 years experience as a qualified nurse
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).
