About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse or pharmacist to join our Spirometry Service on a part time basis(2 days a week), as part of NHC Bank. You will work as part of a team delivering spirometry and FeNO services across Newham GP practices on a 6 month assignment.
The closing date for applications is 31.10.2026, however, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier due to volume of applications.
Main duties of the job You will take a proactive approach to their own CPD (continuous professional development) and contribute to the continually improving clinical effectiveness of the service and work collaboratively, supportively with colleagues within the team.
Please refer to the JD/PS for full details of the role.
About us
Newham Health Collaborative (NHC) CIC is a GP federation representing all the GP practices within the Newham borough boundaries. This covers a population of approximately 400,000 patients. We are established as a Community Interest Company, wholly owned by our 43 GP practice members. We invest any surplus we secure into services for primary care and our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of a team delivering the service as per the agreed service protocol. This will include pre spirometry history/clinical assessment, spirometry +/- FeNO testing and post spirometry interpretation and reporting. The nurse/pharmacist will ensure patients receive optimal care and will determine what action is needed in accordance with the test result. There will be opportunities for case discussion plus trouble shooting with consultant support. The aim is to help identify undiagnosed cases, provide more accurate diagnosis for those with cardiorespiratory disease as well as optimising the clinical care and prescribing of patients with COPD, asthma and other diagnoses. We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role. The successful post holder will ideally be ARTP certified, however training can also be offered. To be successful, you will need to be registered with the NMC/GPhc and ideally have previous experience of working as a practice nurse/pharmacist in Primary Care
Person Specification
Other Essential
An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Commitment to continuing professional development. Positive and flexible approach to work. Ability to travel and work from different sites.
Desirable
Professional, calm and efficient manner.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills. Aware of organisations plans and expectations. Team player and liaising with PCN/Practices where necessary. Basic IT skills. Knowledge of key nursing issues e.g., essence of care / infection prevention & control/clinical governance.
Desirable
Able to work without supervision. Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Experience Essential
3 years post registration experience. Evidence of current experience and practice within respiratory patient care over last 18 months. Experience of working as part of a team. Able to delegate and support junior staff. Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems EMIS. Experience or evidence of working with FeNO testing.
Desirable
Clinical teaching experience.
Qualifications Essential
Mandatory Professional registration such General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or Nursing and midwifery council (NMC). Diploma or degree level education Trained and accredited to ARTP standards or willing to complete the training course. Evidence of continuing professional development over the last two years. Must be authorised to work in the UK.
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 Newham Health Collaborative
Address 1st Floor Vicarage Lane Health Ctr
10 Vicarage Lane
Stratford
E15 4ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.newhamhealthcollaborative.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)