Job summary
This position is full time but part time hours may be considered for the right candidate.
Salary: Competitive package with Indemnity cover and other benefits such as NHS Pension, free parking, company sick pay.
Experience of working in a primary care setting is essential and the applicant must have a minimum of 3 years experience of working autonomously.
In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Practice Nurse (Spirometry) working within Primary Care. The post-holder will manage a caseload and deal with a wide range of health needs in a primary care setting, ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered and temporary patients including;
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Main duties of the job
YOU MUST HAVE:
Qualifications:
Diploma or Degree in Nursing
Evidence of practice in respiratory care
Current registration with NMC
Knowledge and Experience:
Recent respiratory care in either an acute or
community setting.
Spirometry procedure and interpretation.
Feno testing.
Managing patients with complex and/or long-term
conditions.
Understanding of Primary Care, including use of
systems and processes, and particularly with regards to confidentiality.
A commitment to maintaining your clinical skills
and knowledge, to ensure our patients receive evidence-based care.
Excellent communication and problem-solving
skills
Excellent time management skills / ability to
work to deadlines
A full Driving Licence and use of vehicle.
Desirable
Post graduate course related to respiratory care.
Spirometry accredited course.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation course.
About us
ELM
Alliance LTD (Eston, Langbaugh, Middlesbrough Alliance) is a GP Federation,
established in 2; wholly owned by the local GP Practices in Middlesbrough,
Redcar and Cleveland. The organisation delivers primary care and community
services by contract with the NHS CCG, Local Primary Care Networks and Local
Authorities. In addition, we provide enablement and support to our members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Line manage and lead the HCA to ensure that the nursing team are cohesive and provide a team driven experience. Undertaking their objective setting and reviews.
Facilitates change in the health and wellbeing of patients, assisting patients to identify their health needs.
Works as part of the team to achieve good outcomes in; CQC, QOF, enhanced services and local improvement schemes
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Ensure infection control guidelines are implemented and maintained, taking the practice lead for audits and updates, supported by the ELM Lead Nurse.
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.
Assessing the health care needs of patients and taking action
Leading the well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Primary prevention and advice
The post-holder will participate fully in attaining QOF points and providing all services in the APMS Contract
Prescribing in accordance with the prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
Leads the routine immunisations programme including; flu, covid, shingles, travel vaccinations and others
Leads the childhood immunisations programme ensuring vaccinations given
Participation in the running of chronic disease management clinics.
Lead and deliver patient diagnostic and testing such as; ECG, Cytology, phlebotomy and others
Support and educate patients to adopt and promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
Supporting the practice and PCN delivery of the Covid response / Vaccine delivery
Please see documents attached
for full details on the role. It is essential that the candidate has a track
record of working as an Practice Nurse in a GP Practice or in other GP Primary
Care Services.
The benefits include:
-Access to the NHS Pension
-Clinical and Leadership Development
-6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
-Wider development through the Federation and Primary Care Training Hub
-Occupational Health Support and eye care scheme
-Funded DBS check
-Paid time to undertake mandatory training and induction
-Compassionate leave up to 5 days
-Coaching and mentoring from Medical Director or Board Member
-Access to Employment law support and qualified HR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Line manage and lead the HCA to ensure that the nursing team are cohesive and provide a team driven experience. Undertaking their objective setting and reviews.
Facilitates change in the health and wellbeing of patients, assisting patients to identify their health needs.
Works as part of the team to achieve good outcomes in; CQC, QOF, enhanced services and local improvement schemes
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Ensure infection control guidelines are implemented and maintained, taking the practice lead for audits and updates, supported by the ELM Lead Nurse.
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.
Assessing the health care needs of patients and taking action
Leading the well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Primary prevention and advice
The post-holder will participate fully in attaining QOF points and providing all services in the APMS Contract
Prescribing in accordance with the prescribing formulary (or generically) whenever this is clinically appropriate
Leads the routine immunisations programme including; flu, covid, shingles, travel vaccinations and others
Leads the childhood immunisations programme ensuring vaccinations given
Participation in the running of chronic disease management clinics.
Lead and deliver patient diagnostic and testing such as; ECG, Cytology, phlebotomy and others
Support and educate patients to adopt and promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care
Supporting the practice and PCN delivery of the Covid response / Vaccine delivery
Please see documents attached
for full details on the role. It is essential that the candidate has a track
record of working as an Practice Nurse in a GP Practice or in other GP Primary
Care Services.
The benefits include:
-Access to the NHS Pension
-Clinical and Leadership Development
-6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
-Wider development through the Federation and Primary Care Training Hub
-Occupational Health Support and eye care scheme
-Funded DBS check
-Paid time to undertake mandatory training and induction
-Compassionate leave up to 5 days
-Coaching and mentoring from Medical Director or Board Member
-Access to Employment law support and qualified HR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Practice Nurse
- Degree / Adult Nursing Diploma
- Active NMC registration
- Clear enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Core nursing training passed, examples but not limited to:
-
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnostics
- Cytology
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Previous experience of TPP Systmone clinical system
- Prescribing Qualification (non -medical prescriber)
- RCN Accredited Practice Nurse Course
- Nursing mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience of working within a General Practice
- Up to date Revalidation
- Meet the RCN principles of nursing
- Demonstrate evidence:
- Having the freedom and authority to act on the best outcome for patients
- Being innovative, highly skilled at assessing and managing risk and consciously competent
- Have the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken
- Being holistic practitioners, able to address nursing needs
- Management of Long Term Conditions
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Infection control management
- Able to express information in a clear, concise and understandable way, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and quality
- Able to listen carefully in order to understand the needs of others.
Desirable
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
- Providing leadership and mentorship to other members of the team (HCA)
- Delivery of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Involvement in new working practices including change management skills
- Ability to use MS Office and Outlook or equivalent effectively
- Experience of supporting and facilitating individual and team development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours for extended hours and other services
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Full UK driving licence
- Detailed knowledge and significant experience in promoting the wider public good in all actions and to act in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner at all times. Challenges unacceptable behaviour
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
- A passion to deliver improvements that benefit both our staff and our patients
Desirable
- Desire to develop specialist skills
- Working knowledge and practical experience of working in an environment of uncertainty and continual change.
- Able to feel comfortable making decisions and setting direction without having the full picture and re-focus as details emerge.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Qualified Practice Nurse
- Degree / Adult Nursing Diploma
- Active NMC registration
- Clear enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Core nursing training passed, examples but not limited to:
-
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- Chronic disease management
- Diagnostics
- Cytology
- Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Previous experience of TPP Systmone clinical system
- Prescribing Qualification (non -medical prescriber)
- RCN Accredited Practice Nurse Course
- Nursing mentor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years experience of working within a General Practice
- Up to date Revalidation
- Meet the RCN principles of nursing
- Demonstrate evidence:
- Having the freedom and authority to act on the best outcome for patients
- Being innovative, highly skilled at assessing and managing risk and consciously competent
- Have the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken
- Being holistic practitioners, able to address nursing needs
- Management of Long Term Conditions
- Primary prevention & screening services
- Infection control management
- Able to express information in a clear, concise and understandable way, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrable ability to deliver a high standard of customer service and quality
- Able to listen carefully in order to understand the needs of others.
Desirable
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems
- Providing leadership and mentorship to other members of the team (HCA)
- Delivery of Clinical Governance and Audit
- Involvement in new working practices including change management skills
- Ability to use MS Office and Outlook or equivalent effectively
- Experience of supporting and facilitating individual and team development
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours for extended hours and other services
- Maintains confidentiality at all times
- Full UK driving licence
- Detailed knowledge and significant experience in promoting the wider public good in all actions and to act in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner at all times. Challenges unacceptable behaviour
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.
- A passion to deliver improvements that benefit both our staff and our patients
Desirable
- Desire to develop specialist skills
- Working knowledge and practical experience of working in an environment of uncertainty and continual change.
- Able to feel comfortable making decisions and setting direction without having the full picture and re-focus as details emerge.
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).
