Job summary
We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse and Respiratory specialist to join us at Suffolk Primary Care, supporting Combs
Ford Surgery. In this role, you will play a key part in improving patient care, undertake assessments and advice patients accordingly, while also being a key part of our Nursing Team. the post holder will work in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct.
Should you not currently be a respiratory specialist but this is a particular interest and be interested in undertaking additional training, please do apply so we can discuss this further.
Why Join Us?
A Supportive,
Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and other healthcare
professionals to deliver patient-centred care.
Professional Growth
Opportunities to develop and expand your clinical expertise, with support for
further training and specialisation.
An Engaging &
Evolving Role No two days are the same; expect a mix of face-to-face patient
interactions and appointments each day.
Main duties of the job
Health assessment and
screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols)
with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Carry out respiratory reviews with patients, advise on treatment and next steps improve Asthma/COPD management.
Advise patients on general
health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to
patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed
protocols.
Implement a systematic
approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the
benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional
security.
Assist with the development
of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of
care.
About us
SPC
is an innovative partnership of Suffolk GP surgeries.
Doctors
and practice staff share resources and work together to ensure patients
continue to receive high quality healthcare.
Suffolk
Primary Care is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in employment.
Applicants will ideally be fully vaccinated against Covid.
Benefits
of working for SPC include:
NHS
Pension Scheme
The
NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
Life
insurance
Family
benefits including an adult dependents pension and childrens pension
Ill
health benefits
20%
employer contribution
Electric
Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
No
deposit
No
credit check
Fully
comprehensive insurance
Servicing
and tyres
Breakdown
cover
Up
to £2,000 contribution from SPC subject to conditions
Proper
Pay & Cost of Living Benefits
Living
Wage Foundation Accredited
GP
Remote Working
Eye
Care Vouchers Health Service Discounts
Annual
Leave - Minimum 33 days including bank holidays FTE with enhancements for long
service
Enhanced
Maternity & Paternity terms
High
street discounts through our own online portal
Technology
and Homewares Salary Sacrifice schemes with Currys and John Lewis
Cycle
to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Gym
Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and guidelines.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to Suffolk Primary Care as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Suffolk Primary Care may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Suffolk Primary Care policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in Suffolk Primary Cares Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Suffolk Primary Care guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including:
o Immunisations/Baby Imms
o Cervical smears
o Contraception advice and pill checks
o Spirometry
o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar
o Treatment room
o Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD.
o To work to practice protocols and guidelines.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Provide general and specific
Health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security.
Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to Suffolk Primary Care as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of Suffolk Primary Care may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with Suffolk Primary Care policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in Suffolk Primary Cares Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Suffolk Primary Care guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Respiratory Specialist or particular interest in this area.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Respiratory Specialist or particular interest in this area.
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).
