Job summary
Job title
Respiratory Practice Nurse
Line manager
Assistant Practice Manager
Accountable to
Partners & Practice
Management Team
Hours per week
Up to 30 hours per week (part-time) over four days a week
Salary
£35,000.00 (whole time equivalent) (dependent on experience)
This role is for a
registered nurse with a qualification and/or interest in respiratory disease.
The nurse would be responsible for the implementation of processes for the
effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based
practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
The post holder will be
working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, and will ensure
nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
This role will exclusively cover Respiratory chronic disease management, heart failure in patients, and general treatment room duties as required.
The post holder will have access to appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
About us
Joining a team of nearly 80 staff, who all like to support each other and deliver the best possible service to the patients. We serve a practice population of approximately 14,000 patients.
We provide a uniform, free tea and coffee (and cake sometimes!), access to the NHS pension scheme, 6 weeks (plus bank holidays adjustment) per annum (pro rata), birthday as a day off, free parking, training and good craic.
Please apply with CV and cover letter to:nencicb-cu.recruitment.mhs@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice
Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.
This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To
be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead
and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support
and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- 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)
- As
required, to assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions implementing
and evaluating treatment/ interventions for patients presenting with asthma,
COPD and those requiring spirometry assessment.
- Provide
wound care to patients as part of treatment room duties
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance and for therapeutic
effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice, local policies and national guidelines
- To
provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic
disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing
team
- To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
implement vaccination programmes for adults
- To
support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter
medicines (within own scope of practice)
- To
liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with
local and national policies
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice
Nurse may be requested to:
- 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
- Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- 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.
- Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice
Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.
This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To
be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead
and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support
and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- 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)
- As
required, to assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions implementing
and evaluating treatment/ interventions for patients presenting with asthma,
COPD and those requiring spirometry assessment.
- Provide
wound care to patients as part of treatment room duties
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance and for therapeutic
effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice, local policies and national guidelines
- To
provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic
disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to
secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing
team
- To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
implement vaccination programmes for adults
- To
support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter
medicines (within own scope of practice)
- To
liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with
local and national policies
- To
understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive
behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice
Nurse may be requested to:
- 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
- Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- 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.
- Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home
Desirable
- Good clinical IT system knowledge (EMIS Web)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Has previously worked in a primary care setting or a Primary Care Network
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; Vaccinations (such as influenza, RSV etc.); Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- 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
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Chronic disease management awareness for: Asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Other Respiratory conditions; Hypertension; Heart Failure; Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health landscape
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Respiratory qualification such as Spirometry Certification (Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology)
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality on a regular basis, including to visit people in their own home
Desirable
- Good clinical IT system knowledge (EMIS Web)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Has previously worked in a primary care setting or a Primary Care Network
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples; ECGs; Venepuncture; Vaccinations (such as influenza, RSV etc.); Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- 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
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Chronic disease management awareness for: Asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Other Respiratory conditions; Hypertension; Heart Failure; Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health landscape
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Respiratory qualification such as Spirometry Certification (Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology)
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).