Job summary Respiratory Nurse Specialist To work with our multi-disciplinary clinical workforce as part of Meon Health Practice offering long term condition management, expert care, advice, support and education to patients with respiratory disease and focussing particularly on health improvement. You should have advanced skills in the assessment and management of patients with respiratory conditions and have excellent organisational skills. Main duties of the job Work independently delivering care to respiratory patients who have been diagnosed with Asthma/COPD Provide a high level clinical assessment, care planning, expert advice, extended intervention and rigorous evaluation. Advanced knowledge of the management of respiratory conditions Acts as an expert practitioner providing clinical support and advice to healthcare professionals where necessary to assist them in the management of Asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist programmes of care. Provide direct, skilled and individualised care for patients and their carers. Act as a specialist resource for patient and their family providing care and support that is responsive to their needs in particular the effective management of their individual condition Communicate difficult complex information to patients, families and carers. To work collaboratively through effective communication with multi-professional teams to ensure practice is safe, efficient, effective and evidence based. About us Meon Health Practice prides itself in the development and wellbeing of staff. We offer the following benefits: Employee's Assistance Progamme (open to immediate family members) Cycle to work scheme Eye care vouchers Membership to The Company Shop Membership to the NHS Pension Scheme NHS Discounts Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1583-25-0008 Job locations 102 Highlands Road Fareham Hampshire PO15 6JF Yew Tree Drive Whiteley Fareham Hampshire PO15 7LB High Street Titchfield Fareham Hampshire PO14 4EH Job description Job responsibilities Highlands, Jubilee and Whiteley Practices Respiratory Specialist Nurse JOB SUMMARY: To work with our multi-disciplinary clinical workforce as part of our organisation offering expert care, advice, support and education to patients with respiratory disease, focusing particularly on health improvement. RESPONSIBLE TO: Allocated GP ACCOUNTABLE TO: Managing Director KEY/MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Work independently delivering care to respiratory patients who have been diagnosed with Asthma/COPD Provide a high level clinical assessment, care planning, expert advice, extended intervention and rigorous evaluation. Advanced knowledge of the management of respiratory conditions Acts as an expert practitioner providing clinical support and advice to healthcare professionals where necessary to assist them in the management of Asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist programmes of care. Provide direct, skilled and individualised care for patients and their carers. Act as a specialist resource for patient and their family providing care and support that is responsive to their needs in particular the effective management of their individual condition Communicate difficult complex information to patients, families and carers. To work collaboratively through effective communication with multi-professional teams to ensure practice is safe, efficient, effective and evidence based. To act in an advisory capacity for all professionals across the patient pathway by offering specialist knowledge, skill and advice regarding the care and treatment of those with respiratory care needs. Establish close liaison with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary. To develop a comprehensive service that is flexible and innovative meeting the needs of the client group. To apply standard principles of infection control to all activities at all times Contributes to feedback of practice audit data and to the development of action plans to improve practice Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Advanced skills in the assessment and management of patients with respiratory conditions Ability to work and make clinical decisions as an autonomous practitioner Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations. Excellent organisational skills. IT skills Primary care experience is desirable Qualifications Relevant Nursing degree Masters level education is desirable Clinical assessment skills COMMUNICATION Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating DELIVERING A QUALITY SERVICE Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patients consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence based care Assist in the formulation of the Partnerships strategy and policy Manage and assess risk within the areas responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Undertake mandatory and statutory training Apply infection control measures within the Partnership according to local and national guidelines ADMINISTRATIVE To ensure accurate notes of all consultations in the patients computer notes To ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Attend and participate in nurse meetings RESEARCH AND AUDIT Co-operate and participate as required in any research or audit in the practice LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development Contributing to strategic planning for the nursing team Developing nursing service (as individual and as part of team) in line with the Partnership Developing, agreeing and reviewing protocols where appropriate Recognising and addressing own educational needs Effective communication with clinical colleagues Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future development Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Job description Job responsibilities Highlands, Jubilee and Whiteley Practices Respiratory Specialist Nurse JOB SUMMARY: To work with our multi-disciplinary clinical workforce as part of our organisation offering expert care, advice, support and education to patients with respiratory disease, focusing particularly on health improvement. RESPONSIBLE TO: Allocated GP ACCOUNTABLE TO: Managing Director KEY/MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Work independently delivering care to respiratory patients who have been diagnosed with Asthma/COPD Provide a high level clinical assessment, care planning, expert advice, extended intervention and rigorous evaluation. Advanced knowledge of the management of respiratory conditions Acts as an expert practitioner providing clinical support and advice to healthcare professionals where necessary to assist them in the management of Asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist programmes of care. Provide direct, skilled and individualised care for patients and their carers. Act as a specialist resource for patient and their family providing care and support that is responsive to their needs in particular the effective management of their individual condition Communicate difficult complex information to patients, families and carers. To work collaboratively through effective communication with multi-professional teams to ensure practice is safe, efficient, effective and evidence based. To act in an advisory capacity for all professionals across the patient pathway by offering specialist knowledge, skill and advice regarding the care and treatment of those with respiratory care needs. Establish close liaison with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary. To develop a comprehensive service that is flexible and innovative meeting the needs of the client group. To apply standard principles of infection control to all activities at all times Contributes to feedback of practice audit data and to the development of action plans to improve practice Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Advanced skills in the assessment and management of patients with respiratory conditions Ability to work and make clinical decisions as an autonomous practitioner Ability to cope with and diffuse difficult and stressful situations. Excellent organisational skills. IT skills Primary care experience is desirable Qualifications Relevant Nursing degree Masters level education is desirable Clinical assessment skills COMMUNICATION Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating DELIVERING A QUALITY SERVICE Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patients consultations, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence based care Assist in the formulation of the Partnerships strategy and policy Manage and assess risk within the areas responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Undertake mandatory and statutory training Apply infection control measures within the Partnership according to local and national guidelines ADMINISTRATIVE To ensure accurate notes of all consultations in the patients computer notes To ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice Attend and participate in nurse meetings RESEARCH AND AUDIT Co-operate and participate as required in any research or audit in the practice LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development Contributing to strategic planning for the nursing team Developing nursing service (as individual and as part of team) in line with the Partnership Developing, agreeing and reviewing protocols where appropriate Recognising and addressing own educational needs Effective communication with clinical colleagues Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future development Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Nursing Degree Masters level education desirable Clinical Assessment skills Desirable Experience in Primary Care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Nursing Degree Masters level education desirable Clinical Assessment skills Desirable Experience in Primary Care 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). Employer details Employer name The Highlands Practice Address 102 Highlands Road Fareham Hampshire PO15 6JF Employer's website http://www.meonhealthpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)