RESPIRATORY NURSE
We are looking for someone to join or Practice Team primarily to run clinics to
offer support and care for patients with respiratory conditions or those wishing to
stop smoking.
The Nurse will be a good communicator, able to converse with patients in a
professional and friendly manner, and able to communicate medical information so it
is easily understood. In order to ensure that clinics are appropriately filled, good
organisational skills are required which will involve liaison with the administration
team in a timely fashion.
Motivational skills will be necessary to support patients who wish to quit smoking.
Additional training via Phoenix Service is available for the successful applicant.
The Practice uses Systm1 computer system and information will be recorded by the
Nurse into this within agreed protocols using and updating templates where
appropriate.
The Nurse would be responsible for identifying patients for call and recall and
reviewing these patients, taking appropriate histories and recording information
within agreed protocols. The Nurse will be responsible for arranging or carrying out
spirometry and other testing as part of this package of care and providing advice
on inhaler technique and general lifestyle for patients.
Practice Nurse duties may include vaccinations and immunisations, cervical
screening, blood pressure monitoring, dressings, suture removal, wound care in
order to cover absences of others.
The Practice is a research practice and an interest in this is desirable. This may
involve recruiting patients to studies and monitoring conditions in line with given
research project criteria in conjunction with a GP.
In order to meet the needs of patients we anticipate that at least one clinic will
extend to a Wednesday evening each week.
Possible hours: Mon: 9-1 Wed: 11-1, 2 – 8 Thurs: 9 – 1 Fri: 2 – 6
These are subject to change and may be between 9.00 - 8.00 Monday and
Wednesday or 9.00 – 6.30 on the remaining days, subject to room availability.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
RESPIRATORY NURSE
Main purpose of the job:
To provide support and care for patients with respiratory problems within the
Practice.
Relationships:
a) Responsible to:
All partners collectively / Lead GP for respiratory care.
Practice Manager ( administratively )
Nurse Team Leader ( daily )
b) Liaison with:
All staff, patients, and other agencies as deemed necessary.
Main tasks of job:
Organise and run respiratory clinics within the Practice.
Promote smoking cessation and other health promotion advice where appropriate.
Support patients in maximising treatment for their condition.
Assist in attaining QOF targets for all relevant patients.
Work as part of a team to provide care to patients for a range of conditions or
carry out preventative procedures.
Any other relevant tasks within the scope of the position as requested.
RESPIRATORY NURSE
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATION/ATTAINMENTS
REGISTERED NURSE
DIPLOMA IN RESPIRATORY
MEDICINE or other
recognised qualification
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
NURSING
RESPIRATORY NURSING
PRACTICE NURSE
NURSE PRESCRIBER
SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES
GOOD COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
TEAM PLAYER
ORGANISED
CONFIDENTIAL
INTEREST IN RESEARCH
PROJECTS
CAN USE INITIATIVE
WILLING TO LEARN NEW
SKILLS
RELIABLE
COMPUTER LITERATE
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE
DISPOSITION
CIRCUMSTANCES
FLEXIBLE WORKING
APPROACH
ABLE TO WORK EVENINGS
OR DAYS AS REQUIRED
ABLE TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL HOURS TO
COVER OTHERS
ABLE TO MOTIVATE