About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Respiratory Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse with a passion for respiratory care to play a key role in improving outcomes for patients with long-term respiratory conditions within a busy GP practice.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with asthma and COPD, supporting effective disease management and patient self-care. We are particularly interested in candidates who are competent in spirometry testing and interpretation, although training opportunities may be available for the right applicant.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake comprehensive asthma and COPD annual reviews in line with national and local guidelines.
- Assess, monitor and manage patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
- Provide patient education, self-management plans and inhaler technique reviews.
- Perform and interpret spirometry and other respiratory assessments where appropriately qualified.
- Support accurate diagnosis and optimisation of respiratory disease management.
- Identify patients requiring escalation of care and refer appropriately.
- Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and achievement of respiratory-related performance targets.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nursing colleagues, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
About us
Tower Hill Partnership Medical Practice is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice serving the diverse community of Perry Barr and the surrounding areas of Birmingham. Based at 433 Walsall Road, the practice is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to its population.
Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive primary care services, with a strong focus on the management of long-term conditions, prevention, health promotion and improving patient outcomes. We embrace innovation and actively utilise digital healthcare solutions, including online consultation services and the NHS App, to improve accessibility and patient experience.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and inclusive workplace, fostering professional development and encouraging staff to contribute to service improvement initiatives. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate care whilst responding to the evolving healthcare needs of our local community.
As part of our continued development of respiratory services, we are seeking an experienced Respiratory Nurse who shares our commitment to delivering excellent patient care and improving outcomes for patients with asthma, COPD and other respiratory conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long term condition, key responsibility for Asthma and COPD
- Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions
- Undertake yearly reviews for patients on the Asthma and COPD Register
- Undertake yearly reviews including joint home visits for vulnerable patients with Asthma and COPD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications Registered first level nurse
- Qualifications / experience in Asthma / COPD
Desirable
- Spirometry and interpretation qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing long term conditions namely Asthma and COPD
Desirable
- Experience of managing long term conditions namely Asthma and COPD in Primary Care setting
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Experience of audit
- Experience of research
- Approved training in some treatment room provision
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
Tower Hill Partnership Medical Practice
Address
433 Walsall Road
Perry Barr
Birmingham
B42 1BT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.towerhillpartnershipmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)