Respiratory Practice Nurse Lead - Spirometry & Asthma/COPD

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lodge Health Partnership is seeking a practice nurse with a respiratory focus to join a multidisciplinary primary care team. The role centers on assessing and managing asthma and COPD, with scope to lead respiratory services and pathways and to develop spirometry competence.

You will work autonomously within professional boundaries, deliver vaccinations, conduct respiratory reviews and chronic disease management, and contribute to service development and learner education.

Qualifications

• Spirometry training and competence in performing and interpreting spirometry, or working towards competency if local policy permits
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of asthma and COPD services
• Undertake, interpret and maintain competency in spirometry testing
• Assess, diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including complex and undifferentiated needs
• Deliver minor illness services within professional competency and clinical guidelines
• Identify and manage patients at risk of long-term conditions, with proactive treatment plans
• Conduct holistic health checks for patients aged 75 and over
• Prioritise and manage urgent or emergency clinical situations
• Assess, identify and refer patients with mental health concerns
• Support achievement of GMS contract requirements, QOF targets, enhanced services and practice protocols
• Contribute to service development, resource optimisation and patient pathways
• Promote health education and support patients to adopt self-care
• Act as role model, educator and mentor to learners, assessing competence where appropriate

Skills

Spirometry testing

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Vaccinations

Inhaler technique education

CPD

Respiratory care

Education

NMC registration

CPD ongoing

Tools

EMIS Web

Accu Rx

Job description

The Lodge Health Partnership is seeking a practice nurse with a respiratory focus to join a multidisciplinary primary care team. The role centers on assessing and managing asthma and COPD, with scope to lead respiratory services and pathways and to develop spirometry competence.

You will work autonomously within professional boundaries, deliver vaccinations, conduct respiratory reviews and chronic disease management, and contribute to service development and learner education.