Job summary Nettleham Medical Practice has an exciting new role for a dedicated and passionate Respiratory Nurse to join its friendly practice team. You would join a friendly and committed practice team who were winners of the 2017 Lincolnshire GP Practice of the Year Award. Main duties of the job The post holder will assess, diagnose and review patients who have respiratory conditions providing the appropriate treatment, care planning and self help information as appropriate. About us We are a semi-rural practice situated 3 miles north of Lincoln and currently has approximately 12,500 patients. There are two sites, with Nettleham being the main site and a branch surgery at Cherry Willingham. We have an extensive multi-disciplinary primary care team comprising of GPs, Physician Associate, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Phlebotomists, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Physiotherapist and Primary Care Chaplains. The practice has the following values which are shared by all staff: Integrity Quality Compassion Respect The practice prides itself in care to the highest standard (having regularly gained maximum clinical points in the Quality Outcomes Framework) and is currently rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of our committed, innovative and friendly practice team you will receive a competitive salary and annual leave allowance. The practice is part of Imp PCN which has been chosen nationally as one of 22 PCNs to be involved in a NHSE pilot. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1454-25-0001 Job locations 14 Lodge Lane Nettleham Lincoln LN2 2RS Cherry Willingham Surgery The Parade Cherry Willingham Lincoln LN3 4JL Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To act as a specialist nurse in the assessment, treatment and review of patients with respiratory disease (COPD and Asthma) providing full holistic care for these patients. The role would also include being actively involved in research projects in the practice. Job Responsibilities: To assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care including, QoF, referrals to specialist pathways and developing individualised treatment/care plans. Conduct Annual Long Term Condition (Respiratory) reviews. Offer health promotion advice and support to patients with respiratory disease including smoking cessation where appropriate. Promote and encourage self-management for patients living with respiratory disease including provision of personalised self-management plans for patients where appropriate. Educate and empower patients and carers to identify early signs of change in their condition and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence and make informed choices to safely manage their condition. Administer vaccinations to patients. Undertake audits & QUIP programmes for respiratory patients. Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Ability to obtain and document informed consent (both verbal or written). Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines, including use of templates & read codes as per practice policy. Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Collaborative working as part of the wider Primary Care Network team which would include extended weekday working and weekend working as part of a rota. Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To act as a specialist nurse in the assessment, treatment and review of patients with respiratory disease (COPD and Asthma) providing full holistic care for these patients. The role would also include being actively involved in research projects in the practice. Job Responsibilities: To assess, plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of patient care including, QoF, referrals to specialist pathways and developing individualised treatment/care plans. Conduct Annual Long Term Condition (Respiratory) reviews. Offer health promotion advice and support to patients with respiratory disease including smoking cessation where appropriate. Promote and encourage self-management for patients living with respiratory disease including provision of personalised self-management plans for patients where appropriate. Educate and empower patients and carers to identify early signs of change in their condition and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence and make informed choices to safely manage their condition. Administer vaccinations to patients. Undertake audits & QUIP programmes for respiratory patients. Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Ability to obtain and document informed consent (both verbal or written). Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines, including use of templates & read codes as per practice policy. Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse. Collaborative working as part of the wider Primary Care Network team which would include extended weekday working and weekend working as part of a rota. Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times. Person Specification Experience Essential Working in a NHS setting Desirable Working in a primary care setting Qualifications Essential Qualified Nurse on NMC Register Diploma in Respiratory Care Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification ARTP certification in spirometry Research Trained (GCP) Personal Traits Essential Excellent organisational skills & time management Good communicator Team player Desirable Leadership ability Flexibility Person Specification Experience Essential Working in a NHS setting Desirable Working in a primary care setting Qualifications Essential Qualified Nurse on NMC Register Diploma in Respiratory Care Desirable Independent Prescribing qualification ARTP certification in spirometry Research Trained (GCP) Personal Traits Essential Excellent organisational skills & time management Good communicator Team player Desirable Leadership ability Flexibility 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 Nettleham Medical Practice Address 14 Lodge Lane Nettleham Lincoln LN2 2RS Employer's website https://www.nettlehammedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)