Job summary
As a Practice Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our patients. With a focus on respiratory health, you will provide expert support to patients with conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disorders. You will work closely with GPs, other nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
This part-time post will be up to 25 hours per week over 3 days but we have some flexibility with this for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
Conduct chronic disease management, particularly in asthma and COPD clinics.
Perform diagnostic and monitoring tests, such as spirometry (if trained).
Educate patients on managing their respiratory conditions and promote self-care.
Administer vaccinations, including flu and pneumococcal immunizations.
Carry out general practice nursing duties, including wound care, cervical cytology, and health checks.
Work collaboratively with the team to improve respiratory care pathways and patient outcomes.
About us
Springfield Surgery is a well established surgery looking after 5000 patients in the local area.
At Springfield Surgery, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Practice Nurse with a special interest or experience in respiratory care to join our dynamic team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will use their knowledge of best and evidence based practice and the GMS contract (including the Quality Outcomes Framework) to strive to deliver, promote and improve standards of care.
Ideally will focus on respiratory health providing expert support to patients with conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disorders.
They will be involved in identifying practice population needs and in being proactive in making suggestions for service improvement.
The post holder is expected to undertake any training and development necessary to keep their knowledge and practice up to date and current.
The post holder will work directly within the Practice Nursing team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will use their knowledge of best and evidence based practice and the GMS contract (including the Quality Outcomes Framework) to strive to deliver, promote and improve standards of care.
Ideally will focus on respiratory health providing expert support to patients with conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disorders.
They will be involved in identifying practice population needs and in being proactive in making suggestions for service improvement.
The post holder is expected to undertake any training and development necessary to keep their knowledge and practice up to date and current.
The post holder will work directly within the Practice Nursing team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration
- Post basic qualifications in primary care related nursing practice including Chronic disease management.
- The post holder must have experience in cervical cytology and immunisations.
- Good working knowledge of infection control procedures, protocols and guidance
- Knowledge of evidence base and current best practice in primary care including health promotion strategies, self-care and prevention
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in managing respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma/COPD)
- Spirometry training or willingness to undertake training.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a primary care or community setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to undertake further training for the advancement of the service where required
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Able to plan and organise, setting and maintaining goals and high standards for themselves and others
- Use EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration
- Post basic qualifications in primary care related nursing practice including Chronic disease management.
- The post holder must have experience in cervical cytology and immunisations.
- Good working knowledge of infection control procedures, protocols and guidance
- Knowledge of evidence base and current best practice in primary care including health promotion strategies, self-care and prevention
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in managing respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma/COPD)
- Spirometry training or willingness to undertake training.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a primary care or community setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to undertake further training for the advancement of the service where required
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Able to plan and organise, setting and maintaining goals and high standards for themselves and others
- Use EMIS
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).