Respiratory Nurse – General Practice Nurse
Burgess Road Surgery is a forward-thinking, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Nurse to further develop and support our Asthma and COPD services, while also contributing to the wider General Practice Nurse role within our treatment room team. This role will involve a mixture of respiratory chronic disease management alongside general practice nursing duties including treatment room procedures, cervical cytology, immunisations and chronic disease monitoring. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, HCAs and the wider practice team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.
Respiratory Responsibilities
* Manage Asthma and COPD clinics in line with NICE and local ICB guidance
* Undertake comprehensive respiratory assessments
* Perform and interpret spirometry (ARTP accreditation desirable)
* Undertake FeNO testing where trained
* Optimise inhaler therapy and provide personalised care plans
* Conduct annual respiratory reviews and QOF-related activity
* Support early diagnosis of COPD and Asthma
* Provide smoking cessation advice where appropriate
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary practice and PCN team
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
General Practice Nurse Responsibilities
* Treatment room services including wound care and complex dressings
* Removal of sutures and clips
* ECG recording
* Cervical cytology (smear tests)
* Childhood and adult immunisations
* Travel vaccinations (where trained)
* Support for chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
* Delivery of NHS Health Checks
* Blood pressure monitoring and cardiovascular risk assessment
* Phlebotomy (where required)
* Contraceptive advice and administration (where trained)
* Compliance with infection prevention and control procedures
* Participation in clinical audit and practice protocols
Qualifications
Essential
* Be a Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC registration
* Have a recognised qualification or training in Asthma and COPD management
* Have a minimum of 23 years nursing experience within primary care
* Have experience managing patients with asthma and COPD, including undertaking reviews and developing management plans
* Have experience running nurse-led respiratory clinics
* Be competent in cervical cytology (smear tests)
* Have experience in treatment room nursing, including wound care, dressings, ECG recording and routine procedures
* Have experience contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators, particularly respiratory indicators
* Have a good understanding of NICE guidance for asthma and COPD
* Demonstrate strong clinical assessment and patient management skills
* Be able to work independently and make autonomous clinical decisions within their scope of practice
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to support patients with long-term conditions
* Demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
* Have an understanding of infection prevention and control standards
* Have awareness of safeguarding responsibilities
* Demonstrate a professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach to care
* Show commitment to continuing professional development and maintaining clinical competence
Desirable
* ARTP accredited spirometry certification or willingness to obtain this qualification
* FeNO manufacturer-accredited training (e.g. NIOX or equivalent device)
* Immunisation and vaccination training, including anaphylaxis and basic life support updates
* Experience using SystemOne clinical system
* Experience delivering travel vaccinations
* Experience delivering NHS Health Checks
* Experience supporting chronic disease management clinics such as diabetes or hypertension
Other Requirements
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Burgess Road Surgery
Address
357A Burgess Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 3BD
Employer's website
https://www.burgessroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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