This six-month bank post with NHC Bank sits in Newham Health Collaborative's Spirometry Service and is open to a nurse or pharmacist working two days a week. The work centres on spirometry and FeNO testing across Newham GP practices, from pre-test assessment through to interpreting results and deciding next steps. The aim is to find undiagnosed cases and sharpen diagnosis and prescribing for people with COPD, asthma and other cardiorespiratory conditions, with consultant support on hand. Applicants need NMC or GPhC registration and three years' post-registration experience.
What the job involves
- Take a pre-spirometry history and clinical assessment
- Carry out spirometry, with or without FeNO testing, under the agreed service protocol
- Interpret spirometry results and write up reports
- Decide the action needed for each patient based on test results
- Identify undiagnosed cases and refine diagnosis for cardiorespiratory disease
- Optimise clinical care and prescribing for patients with COPD, asthma and other diagnoses
- Take part in case discussions and troubleshooting with consultant support
- Keep up own CPD and contribute to improving clinical effectiveness of the service
- Work collaboratively and supportively within the team
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree-level education
- ARTP accreditation, or willingness to complete the training course
- Evidence of CPD over the last two years
Registration & licences
- NMC or GPhC professional registration
Experience
- Three years' post-registration experience
- Current respiratory patient care within the last 18 months
- Working as part of a team, delegating and supporting junior staff
- Experience of IT-based patient documentation such as EMIS, and basic IT skills
- Experience or evidence of working with FeNO testing
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Awareness of the organisation's plans and expectations
- Liaising with PCNs and practices as a team player
- Knowledge of key nursing issues such as essence of care, infection prevention and control, and clinical governance
Checks & eligibility
- Authorised to work in the UK
Other
- Maintain confidentiality and trust
- Positive, flexible approach, able to travel and work across sites
Nice to have
- Professional, calm and efficient manner
- Able to work without supervision
- Skills in handling complex, sensitive or contentious information, including persuasion, motivation, negotiation, training, empathy or reassurance
- Clinical teaching experience
- Previous experience as a practice nurse or pharmacist in primary care
- ARTP certification already held
What’s offered
- Induction and training
- Regular constructive supervision
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
