Working as part of the clinical team and strictly in accordance with specific organisational guidelines and protocols, the Spirometry/FENO Technician will conduct respiratory tests as part of the Enhanced Hours Spirometry Clinic.
The post holder will work with clinical and administrative colleagues in ensuring the highest standards of care for all registered patients.
Main duties of the job
* Set up the clinical environment in accordance with specified guidelines
* Ensure pre-attendance actions have been completed in advance of the clinic
* Cross check exclusion criteria
* Conduct BP/Pulse/Weight/Height and BMI check and record on the consultation outcome record
* Conduct Spiro and/or FENO as per the referral request
* Escalate and seek advice from senior clinical colleague on site if any concerns arise during the testing
* Note and record results on standard proforma within the clinical system
* Send consultation outcome results directly back to referring GP Practice for onward care planning
* Maintain strict infection control as per standard operating procedure for Spirometry
* Ensure all required mandatory and specialist training and updates are undertaken
* Assist with the collection and collation of data as required for service performance and evaluation
About us
Employment will be with OWLS CIC Ltd West Lancashire GP Federation, as a central function to the GP Practices and Primary Care Network (PCN) members.
OWLS CIC is a small GP owned and led not-for-profit primary care organisation, run by GPs and health professionals. OWLS was founded in the 90s by a small group of General Practitioners, with the main aim of ensuring high quality out of hours services.
In 2017 it transitioned to become a GP Federation to support and provide services for its practices and to offer a vehicle that local GPs had an opportunity to bid for, and provide, innovative primary care services in their local area.
We are a not-for-profit organisation, which means that all the money we generate through service contracts is invested back into providing patient care.
Job responsibilities
For further details please see the full Job Description document on NHS job listing for Spirometry Technician.
Person Specification
Skills
* Skills in Spirometry, FENO testing and Blood Pressures
* Infection control
* Ability to provide quality care
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
* Ability to utilise EMIS Clinical System
* Accountability of own role
* Management of clinical samples
* Ability to work effectively in a team providing support and leadership as appropriate, to achieve shared goals
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Able to work on own initiative
Qualifications
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent
* Certificate of competence in Spirometry
Experience
* Service delivery within a primary care setting
* Working within a health care setting
* Experience in Spirometry/Respiratory clinics
* Primary Care Experience
Knowledge
* Knowledgeable in the theory and practice of spirometry
* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
* Health & Safety in clinical setting
* Aware of own limitations
* Understand the role of Enhanced Access as part of Primary Care Networks
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.
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