About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced part time (9 hrs per week) Practice Nurse with Respiratory interest.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing Asthma and COPD review and management.
Main duties of the job
Chronic disease management - COPD and asthmaYou will be the lead respiratory nurse looking after our COPD and asthmatic patients, alongside your colleagues.Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice as well as national and practice protocols; working with patients to support their adherence to prescribed treatments.
About us
Popular West Swindon practice in the leafy outskirts of Swindon, M4 just a few minutes away.Supportive regular meetings with extended clinical team with emphasis on case discussion, external speakers and internal expertise for staff development. We have a successful nurse triage and minor illness clinics. Our Multidisciplinary Team includes: GPs, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, First Contact Physiotherapist, GP assistant and Phlebotomist.
The Practice offers the following:
Weekly clinical meetings and emphasis on whole practice clinical integrationWe are SystmOne practice services 12,000 patients across 2 sites skewed to younger and middle aged patients.NHS PensionCompetitive salaryThe practice encourages an open door, friendly and supportive environment for all to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a Practice Nurse with Respiratory interest.
You will be the lead respiratory nurse looking after our COPD and asthmatic patients, alongside your colleagues. Reviewing medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice as well as national and practice protocols; working with patients to support their adherence to prescribed treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse with current registration with UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Appropriate professional registration. Respiratory Qualification. Eligible to work in the UK. Meets DSB requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexibility and Good organisational skills. Commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
Independent Nurse Prescribing Qualification
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 Ridge Green Medical Centre
Address Ridge Green Medical Centre
Ramleaze Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN5 5PX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ridgegreen.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)