Job summary 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 of the job - To provide a high-quality service to all our respiratory patient - 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 Overview of your organisation 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 Excellent QOF Achievements Recently rated Good by CQC Parking on site Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A2389-25-0000 Job locations Church Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AB Job description Job responsibilities Main Job Responsibilities To provide a high-quality service to all our respiratory patient 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. Person Specification R.G.N Level 1 At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification 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. Flexible regarding working hours. 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 Desirable Post registration chronic disease training Computer literate. Experience of EMIS Web and Docman10 Practice nursing experience 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. Job description Job responsibilities Main Job Responsibilities To provide a high-quality service to all our respiratory patient 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. Person Specification R.G.N Level 1 At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification 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. Flexible regarding working hours. 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 Desirable Post registration chronic disease training Computer literate. Experience of EMIS Web and Docman10 Practice nursing experience 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential R.G.N Level 1 At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification Desirable Post registration chronic disease training Experience Essential 2 years experience as a qualified nurse Person Specification Qualifications Essential R.G.N Level 1 At least 2 years experience as a qualified nurse, with a COPD qualification Desirable Post registration chronic disease training Experience Essential 2 years experience as a qualified nurse 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 Elgar House Surgery Address Church Road Redditch Worcestershire B97 4AB Employer's website https://www.elgarhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)