Job summary
Are you a healthcare assistant looking for a change? We do things differently.
Pennine GP Alliance are delivering a Community Diagnostic Spirometry Service across Calderdale, supporting our member practices.
We are currently looking for someone who already holds all the necessary Spiro Certifications and can hit the ground running!
Main duties of the job
How does the service work?
Practices complete referrals to refer patients to this community-based spirometry service for diagnostic purposes.
The spirometry tests are carried out by a HCA across several community locations across Calderdale during daytimes and weekends.
The spirometry test is interpreted by a spirometry specialist nurse informing a clinical assessment of airflow obstruction and physiological investigation of airflow obstruction. The specialist nurse will advise whether the assessment results are normal, could be consistent with possible COPD or possible asthma, or whether the results are inconclusive and what further steps would be recommended.
About us
Pennine GP Alliance is a membership body of 20 General Practices working together to sustain & support the delivery of primary care to the people of Calderdale.
Out & about in Calderdale we are represented by over 90 additional clinical & non-clinical staff from Clinical Pharmacists to Care Co-ordinators. Working across the District delivering services & support to patients, Primary Care Networks & General Practices.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive employer. We encourage everyone in the team to listen, learn & lead in order to create the best outcomes for our GP members & ultimately the people of Calderdale. In addition we are committed to supporting you in your own professional development.
Working with our General Practice members & Primary Care Networks our team works proactively in creating new solutions & delivery methods to support our GPs in responding to the challenges & needs of delivering resilient & outstanding primary care. Creativity & innovation is always at the heart of our delivery as we respond to the ever-changing health & social care needs of our local people. You will play a key part in making this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a range of quality assured respiratory function tests for the patients of Calderdale.
To plan and perform diagnostic assessments in accordance with national guidelines for spirometry.
To provide shadowing and additional training opportunities for colleagues
To obtain brief medical history prior to testing to ensure safe practice.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes.
To communicate effectively with patients and colleagues using a variety of methods
To communicate effectively with patients to ensure they understand the test and to ensure accurate results
To perform a range of routine tasks including patient preparation, equipment preparation, maintenance and the use of automated recording equipment.
To be responsible for ensuring equipment is calibrated.
To carry out necessary duties reasonably requested by your line manager
To report any issues or faults of equipment to the Project Manager.
It is expected that as the organisation develops and the needs of the Spirometry Service develop it may be necessary to vary the tasks and/or responsibilities of the post holder; this will be done in consultation with the post holder, and it is hoped agreement can be reached to any reasonable changes
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out a range of quality assured respiratory function tests for the patients of Calderdale.
To plan and perform diagnostic assessments in accordance with national guidelines for spirometry.
To provide shadowing and additional training opportunities for colleagues
To obtain brief medical history prior to testing to ensure safe practice.
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes.
To communicate effectively with patients and colleagues using a variety of methods
To communicate effectively with patients to ensure they understand the test and to ensure accurate results
To perform a range of routine tasks including patient preparation, equipment preparation, maintenance and the use of automated recording equipment.
To be responsible for ensuring equipment is calibrated.
To carry out necessary duties reasonably requested by your line manager
To report any issues or faults of equipment to the Project Manager.
It is expected that as the organisation develops and the needs of the Spirometry Service develop it may be necessary to vary the tasks and/or responsibilities of the post holder; this will be done in consultation with the post holder, and it is hoped agreement can be reached to any reasonable changes
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work confidently alone and part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively under the supervision of Clinical Lead
- Effective time management skills, to ensure clinics run on schedule
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures
- Basic Computing skills Word, Outlook, Excel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Setting
- Knowledge of relevant health/nursing procedures and practice relevant to spirometry
- Experience and familiar with clinical systems (SystmOne )
- Familiar with Spiro Connect Device for purpose of spirometry
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or Equivalent
- Healthcare Qualification
- Willing to Undertake further training and development
- Holds ARTP Certification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Flexible and cooperative
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work confidently alone and part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively under the supervision of Clinical Lead
- Effective time management skills, to ensure clinics run on schedule
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedures
- Basic Computing skills Word, Outlook, Excel
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Healthcare Setting
- Knowledge of relevant health/nursing procedures and practice relevant to spirometry
- Experience and familiar with clinical systems (SystmOne )
- Familiar with Spiro Connect Device for purpose of spirometry
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE Grade C or Equivalent
- Healthcare Qualification
- Willing to Undertake further training and development
- Holds ARTP Certification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Flexible and cooperative
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).
