Job summary
The Respiratory Practice Nurse role is an integral part of the
General Practice team and is responsible for providing
nursing treatments to patients in liaison with GPs, Allied health professionals or independently according to agreed
protocols. The Practice Nurse will be professionally accountable to patients
under the NMC.
Main duties of the job
-
Undertake the role of a general
practice nurse, with a focus on respiratory and collaborate with colleagues in
the planning and delivery of respiratory care in line with Practice need.
-
Hold or be working towards ARTP
certification.
-
Utilise their respiratory knowledge
and skills to provide support for both patients and colleagues in the delivery
of patient care
Work closely
with the wider nursing team, clinical admin team and Lead GP to meet quality
standards such as QOF.
In addition to regular clinics, the role will require an
undertaking of and participation in chronic disease management and audit.
Clinical responsibilities will
be varied and dependent upon
practice needs. Although not an exhaustive list, nursing duties include:
Immunisation and vaccination
of children and adults
Travel Immunisations
Wound care and dressings
First aid and management of emergencies
Health Promotion
Chronic Disease Management
Cervical smear screening
Health education
Care and maintenance of
equipment and treatment rooms
Support students who are
placed at the practice
About us
Reach Healthcare is a large multi-sited GP practice in Medway with sites in Walderslade, Lordswood & Gillingham.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice nurse with a specialist interest in Respiratory to join our friendly and supportive primary caremulti disciplinary team to help us deliver high quality care to our patient population.
We are a training practice and are supportive of training and development.
Full Time/ Part Time hours will be considered.
We welcome informal visits to the Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Undertake the role of a general
practice nurse, with a focus on respiratory and collaborate with colleagues in
the planning and delivery of respiratory care in line with Practice need.
-
Hold or be working towards ARTP
certification.
-
Utilise their respiratory knowledge
and skills to provide support for both patients and colleagues in the delivery
of patient care
Work closely
with the wider nursing team, clinical admin team and Lead GP to meet quality
standards such as QOF.
We endeavour to provide high quality
health care to our practice population, underpinned by a patient centred
approach, in a responsive, supportive, courteous manner. We will:
Provide a service which puts patient welfare at the heart of
all we do
Work within the framework of NHS Primary Care Services to
provide professional medical, nursing and other services which meet the
identified needs of patients
Promote best practice through collaboration with relevant agencies will be
fostered in order to achieve maximum gains for our local health economy
To continue to encourage the continuous professional
development of all members of the practice team
Nurture a culture which is innovative, forward looking and
adaptable
This will be supported and
complimented by the principles of:
strategic
development
effective
use of available resources
teamwork
Ongoing
monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
Reach Healthcare is a multi-sited GP
practice in the heart of Medway.
The practice has a multidisciplinary
team consisting of GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners,
Paramedics, Physician Associate and a Practice nurse team supported by
Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Associates and a GP assistant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Undertake the role of a general
practice nurse, with a focus on respiratory and collaborate with colleagues in
the planning and delivery of respiratory care in line with Practice need.
-
Hold or be working towards ARTP
certification.
-
Utilise their respiratory knowledge
and skills to provide support for both patients and colleagues in the delivery
of patient care
Work closely
with the wider nursing team, clinical admin team and Lead GP to meet quality
standards such as QOF.
We endeavour to provide high quality
health care to our practice population, underpinned by a patient centred
approach, in a responsive, supportive, courteous manner. We will:
Provide a service which puts patient welfare at the heart of
all we do
Work within the framework of NHS Primary Care Services to
provide professional medical, nursing and other services which meet the
identified needs of patients
Promote best practice through collaboration with relevant agencies will be
fostered in order to achieve maximum gains for our local health economy
To continue to encourage the continuous professional
development of all members of the practice team
Nurture a culture which is innovative, forward looking and
adaptable
This will be supported and
complimented by the principles of:
strategic
development
effective
use of available resources
teamwork
Ongoing
monitoring and evaluation of outcomes.
Reach Healthcare is a multi-sited GP
practice in the heart of Medway.
The practice has a multidisciplinary
team consisting of GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners,
Paramedics, Physician Associate and a Practice nurse team supported by
Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Associates and a GP assistant.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or Diploma
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree or Diploma
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).