Respiratory Specialised Nurse

Elgar House Surgery; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Redditch is seeking a Respiratory Specialised Nurse to provide exceptional service to respiratory patients. This full-time position involves maintaining patients' chronic disease registers, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have at least 2 years of nursing experience and specialized training in COPD. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse with a COPD qualification.
• Demonstration of competent nursing skills required for role.
• Ability to care for patients competently within a pressurised environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality service to all respiratory patients.
• Maintain and look after Asthma, COPD and Respiratory Disease registers.
• Perform detailed diagnostic tests and follow diagnostic pathways.

Skills

Team Player

Adaptability

Effective interpersonal skills

Good IT Skills

Education

COPD qualification

Post registration chronic disease training

Tools

EMIS Web

Docman

Job description

Overview

Are you a Respiratory Specialised Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Elgar House Surgery are looking for a Motivated and Friendly person to provide a first class nursing service to practice patients, working closely with healthcare colleagues and in collaboration with the GPs on a Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

Main duties

• To provide a high-quality service to all our respiratory patients
• To maintain and look after our Asthma, COPD and Respiratory Disease registers.
• To perform detailed diagnostic tests e.g., reversibility testing and monitoring, pulse oximetry
• To follow diagnostic pathways and recognised guidelines
• To use protocols to guide diagnostic and therapeutic options.
• Discuss treatment options with the Clinicians.
• Referral of patients when necessary to community or secondary care
• Discuss and develop self-management plans and education with patients.
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge, competence and clinical skills in respiratory care and management appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• Assume accountability and responsibility for delivery of care including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and referral.
• Work well as part of a team
• To keep up to date with current guidelines & professional development
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.

About us

Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 7 Salaried GPs, a Clinical Pharmacist, 2 NPs, 3 PNs, 3 HCAs, a very supportive management and administrative team.

About us:

• We are a training practice for ST1, ST2, ST3 and FY2 doctors.
• We have a list size of just under 15,000 patients.
• We use EMIS Web Clinical System and Docman
• Recently rated Good by CQC

Person Specification & Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification
• Post registration chronic disease training
• Team Player
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Focus on providing quality care
• Adherence to strict confidentiality
• Prepared to undergo training as required.
• Demonstration of competent nursing skills required for role.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to care and deal tactfully and empathetically with patients.
• Demonstrates motivation, reliability and commitment to team working.
• Able to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to use sound clinical judgement and initiative.
• Able to work calmly under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Able to work with competing priorities.
• Professional and presentable appearance.
• Ability to care for patients competently within a pressurised environment on a daily basis.
• Time management skills to manage own consultations within clinics.
• Good IT Skills
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Post registration chronic disease training
• Experience of EMIS Web and Docman10
• Primary Care experience
• 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.