Job Title:
Practice Nurse with a specialist interest in COPD & Asthma
Reports to:
Practice Management Team
Job Purpose:
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care, and patient education.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Clinical
* To manage patients with COPD & asthma, running specific clinic sessions, interpreting spirometry where appropriate (currently not carrying this out at the Practice), and supporting robust recall systems.
* Act as chaperone when required.
* Undertake health promotion to help educate patients.
1. Administration
* To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes.
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.
* To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans.
2. General
* To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
* To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers, and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are implemented and adhered to.
* To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice.
* To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice.
* Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.
* Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time.
We currently have a temporary position available up to 2 days per week for a Practice Nurse with a special interest in COPD & Asthma.
George Clare Surgery is a SystmOne practice with 12,000 patients, 3 partners, 7 salaried GPs, and 3 nurse practitioners.
The ideal candidate needs to be able to interpret spirometry and carry out annual COPD & Asthma reviews.
This position is a temporary position with a view to permanent.
If you would like to discuss further or for more information, please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Morley or Tanya Claridge.
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Expected hours: 16 per week
Work Location: In person
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