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COPD Nurse

Practice 3, Medical Centre

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a COPD nurse to join the Bridlington Primary Care Network. Our dynamic and friendly team is committed to delivering exemplary patient care for our patients.

The post is a 12 month fixed term contract / secondment opportunity.

Main duties of the job

The aim of the COPD project is to reduce hospital admissions and multiple admissions for COPD patients in Bridlington. The post is ideal for someone looking to consolidate and further develop their skills in respiratory care.

You will proactively manage a caseload of patients requiring complex case management in order to prevent hospital admissions and improve patient outcomes. Working autonomously, you will have continuing responsibility for proactively monitoring and managing patients caseloads.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team, having excellent clinical skills to deliver exceptional standards of care for all patients and their families.

You must be well organised and enthusiastic in participating with service development through audit and peer review. Helping to drive and sustain new initiatives to meet local and national standards.

About us

Bridlington PCN is a forward-thinking network comprising of 2 practices over three sites within close proximity to each other with a total patient population of 42,000. Humber Primary Care and Drs Reddy and Nunn are both teaching practices linking into academic partners to provide ongoing support and development to the workforce.

Our aim is to improve care for patients by working collaboratively across primary care and our partners as part of the integrated care partnership.

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1684-23-0001

Job locations

Bridlington Medical Centre

Station Avenue

Bridlington

YO16 4LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to possess skills in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and using these skills to assist in the recognition of early symptoms of disease exacerbation.

It is essential that you have previous experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions. It is essential that you have the ability to manage your own workload and share your skills and knowledge with patient carers and other health professionals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to possess skills in advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning and using these skills to assist in the recognition of early symptoms of disease exacerbation.

It is essential that you have previous experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions. It is essential that you have the ability to manage your own workload and share your skills and knowledge with patient carers and other health professionals.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registration NMC
  • Educated to or working towards Degree level
  • Ability to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience of working within respiratory field
  • Experience of managing patients with complex COPD needs

Desirable

  • Experience of community working
  • Experience working within a multi- disciplinary setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • First level Registration NMC
  • Educated to or working towards Degree level
  • Ability to provide evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience of working within respiratory field
  • Experience of managing patients with complex COPD needs

Desirable

  • Experience of community working
  • Experience working within a multi- disciplinary setting

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).

Additional information

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

Practice 3, Medical Centre

Address

Bridlington Medical Centre

Station Avenue

Bridlington

YO16 4LZ


Employer's website

https://www.drbellandpartners.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice 3, Medical Centre

Address

Bridlington Medical Centre

Station Avenue

Bridlington

YO16 4LZ


Employer's website

https://www.drbellandpartners.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Bridlington PCN Manager

Annette Maltby

annette.maltby@nhs.net

07846278359

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1684-23-0001

Job locations

Bridlington Medical Centre

Station Avenue

Bridlington

YO16 4LZ


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