Job summary H&SH is delighted to be working with the regional ICB team to support this job opportunity. There are four Band 7 posts available to cover all the Integrated Care Partnership localities across the North-East and North Cumbria ICB, specifically: North Cumbria ICP Central ICP (County Durham, Sunderland, and South Tyneside) North ICP (Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, and Northumberland) Tees Valley ICP (Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, and Redcar and Cleveland) Main duties of the job The main purpose of this job is to provide a high-quality service within your allocated place/locality to deliver 'on-demand' support for health care professionals in general practice wishing to undertake Spirometry performance and/or interpretation competencies. Using the NENC ICB spirometry competency framework, you will provide bespoke support and competency assessment. You will work at all times within your professional code of conduct and within your own competencies, guided by our organisations current standards, policies, and procedures. About us At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives. When you join our team we want to help you to do your best for our patients every day, and so we offer flexible working and a friendly, supportive workplace. To us, your attitude is the most important thing that you bring to your role so if you are positive, enthusiastic and treat people brilliantly then this could be the place for you. We operate to a gold standard in everything we do, because that is what our patients and practices deserve. If job satisfaction for you comes from knowing that you made a difference today then we would love to hear from you Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Band 7 Equivalent Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number B0524-25-0002 Job locations Gloucester House 72 Church Road Stockton Teesside TS18 1TW Job description Job responsibilities In accordance with service requirements, you will: Provide clinical leadership for nursing teams in your local place, ensuring a high standard of patient care by providing support and supervision as required. Educate GP Practices about ordering and reviewing diagnostic tests in accordance with the latest information on local systems and services. Validate Spirometry competencies using the NENC agreed competency framework. Ensure all support and guidance is provided, in accordance with agreed protocols. Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, drawing on your advanced knowledge and experience. Support the ICB Respiratory Clinical Lead to develop a strategy for the Spirometry programme. Ensure compliance with agreed programmes and priorities, maintaining regular communication with the ICB Respiratory Clinical Lead. Establish clear lines of communication with your allocated local place. Act as a role model, providing clear and consistent leadership, at all times. Actively involve the workforce in providing feedback of their experiences of the current service and suggestions for improvements. Participate in the evaluation of the service at the end of the fixed term, including evaluating clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence, and value for money. Help develop, and/or advise on, programmes of education and training for the workforce. Actively signpost the workforce to appropriate training courses, i.e. Rotherham Respiratory Spirometry Training. Administration Organise and prioritise your own workload within agreed timescales, building in flexibility to deal with unforeseen demands on your time and resources. Maintain accurate records, submitting relevant statistics, reports, and activity data, as requested. Attend meeting as needed, ensuring that they are fully conversant with current issues. Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, including the ICB and your workforce contacts in your local place. Professional Development Keep up to date with all mandatory training to ensure compliance and competence. Keep up to date with current literature and research in respiratory care. Attend training courses in house, online, and externally, to develop expertise and further knowledge. Take responsibility for updating, documenting, and maintaining your own knowledge and skills framework, and sharing professional development with H&SH. Take responsibility for providing ongoing clinical excellence, through evidence-based practices and the development of standards, policies, and guidelines. Express needs or desire for further training and work within your own remit at all times. Participate in appraisals, performance reviews, and professional development plans on an ongoing basis with H&SH when required. Equality and Diversity Support our culture, which promotes equality and values diversity. Be aware of, and committed to, our equality and diversity policies, and actively promote equality and diversity issues relevant to the post. Through your own actions and the example you provide to others, uphold the principle that all co-workers, patients, and visitors have the right to be treated equally and with respect. Ensure that individuals are given equal access to care and services. Confidentiality In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to patients and clients, their carers, and staff from a number of organisations. You may also have access to business information. All such information, from any source, is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Safeguarding The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of all staff members, regardless of role. H&SH is committed to the prevention of abuse in all its forms and asks all our staff to be vigilant and compassionate when in contact with others. Special Working Conditions Because you will be working in the community, you will be required to travel between sites across your agreed locality in the NENC. Job Description Agreement This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the organisation. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain the efficient running of the organisation. Job description Job responsibilities In accordance with service requirements, you will: Provide clinical leadership for nursing teams in your local place, ensuring a high standard of patient care by providing support and supervision as required. Educate GP Practices about ordering and reviewing diagnostic tests in accordance with the latest information on local systems and services. Validate Spirometry competencies using the NENC agreed competency framework. Ensure all support and guidance is provided, in accordance with agreed protocols. Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, drawing on your advanced knowledge and experience. Support the ICB Respiratory Clinical Lead to develop a strategy for the Spirometry programme. Ensure compliance with agreed programmes and priorities, maintaining regular communication with the ICB Respiratory Clinical Lead. Establish clear lines of communication with your allocated local place. Act as a role model, providing clear and consistent leadership, at all times. Actively involve the workforce in providing feedback of their experiences of the current service and suggestions for improvements. Participate in the evaluation of the service at the end of the fixed term, including evaluating clinical effectiveness, clinical excellence, and value for money. Help develop, and/or advise on, programmes of education and training for the workforce. Actively signpost the workforce to appropriate training courses, i.e. Rotherham Respiratory Spirometry Training. Administration Organise and prioritise your own workload within agreed timescales, building in flexibility to deal with unforeseen demands on your time and resources. Maintain accurate records, submitting relevant statistics, reports, and activity data, as requested. Attend meeting as needed, ensuring that they are fully conversant with current issues. Develop and maintain relationships with key partners, including the ICB and your workforce contacts in your local place. Professional Development Keep up to date with all mandatory training to ensure compliance and competence. Keep up to date with current literature and research in respiratory care. Attend training courses in house, online, and externally, to develop expertise and further knowledge. Take responsibility for updating, documenting, and maintaining your own knowledge and skills framework, and sharing professional development with H&SH. Take responsibility for providing ongoing clinical excellence, through evidence-based practices and the development of standards, policies, and guidelines. Express needs or desire for further training and work within your own remit at all times. Participate in appraisals, performance reviews, and professional development plans on an ongoing basis with H&SH when required. Equality and Diversity Support our culture, which promotes equality and values diversity. Be aware of, and committed to, our equality and diversity policies, and actively promote equality and diversity issues relevant to the post. Through your own actions and the example you provide to others, uphold the principle that all co-workers, patients, and visitors have the right to be treated equally and with respect. Ensure that individuals are given equal access to care and services. Confidentiality In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, you may have access to confidential information relating to patients and clients, their carers, and staff from a number of organisations. You may also have access to business information. All such information, from any source, is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Safeguarding The safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults is the responsibility of all staff members, regardless of role. H&SH is committed to the prevention of abuse in all its forms and asks all our staff to be vigilant and compassionate when in contact with others. Special Working Conditions Because you will be working in the community, you will be required to travel between sites across your agreed locality in the NENC. Job Description Agreement This job description is intended to provide an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities only. There may be other duties required of the post-holder commensurate with the position. This description will be open to regular review and may be amended to take into account development within the organisation. All members of staff should be prepared to take on additional duties or relinquish existing duties to maintain the efficient running of the organisation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential ARTP accreditation in Adult Performing and Interpreting (Full Certificate) Full UK Driving License Desirable ARTP Accreditation in Paediatric Certificate Experience Essential Experience in Asthma and COPD Diagnosis and Management Desirable Mentoring Experience Experience Working in General Practice Knowledge Essential Understanding aetiolocy, presentation, and progression of respiratory conditions, and how this will be identified through spirometry Skills Essential Ability to Work in a Team Ability to Manage your own Workload Good Communication Skills Basic IT Skills, including Microsoft Office Person Specification Qualifications Essential ARTP accreditation in Adult Performing and Interpreting (Full Certificate) Full UK Driving License Desirable ARTP Accreditation in Paediatric Certificate Experience Essential Experience in Asthma and COPD Diagnosis and Management Desirable Mentoring Experience Experience Working in General Practice Knowledge Essential Understanding aetiolocy, presentation, and progression of respiratory conditions, and how this will be identified through spirometry Skills Essential Ability to Work in a Team Ability to Manage your own Workload Good Communication Skills Basic IT Skills, including Microsoft Office 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 Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH] Address Gloucester House 72 Church Road Stockton Teesside TS18 1TW Employer's website https://www.hartlepoolandstocktonhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)