We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse or pharmacist to join our Spirometry Service on a part time basis(2 days a week), as part of NHC Bank. You will work as part of a team delivering spirometry and FeNO services across Newham GP practices on a 6 month assignment. The closing date for applications is 31.10.2026, however, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier due to volume of applications. Main duties of the job You will take a proactive approach to their own CPD (continuous professional development) and contribute to the continually improving clinical effectiveness of the service and work collaboratively, supportively with colleagues within the team. Please refer to the JD/PS for full details of the role., The post holder will be part of a team delivering the service as per the agreed service protocol. This will include pre spirometry history/clinical assessment, spirometry +/- FeNO testing and post spirometry interpretation and reporting. The nurse/pharmacist will ensure patients receive optimal care and will determine what action is needed in accordance with the test result. There will be opportunities for case discussion plus trouble shooting with consultant support. The aim is to help identify undiagnosed cases, provide more accurate diagnosis for those with cardiorespiratory disease as well as optimising the clinical care and prescribing of patients with COPD, asthma and other diagnoses. We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role. The successful post holder will ideally be ARTP certified, however training can also be offered. To be successful, you will need to be registered with the NMC/GPhc and ideally have previous experience of working as a practice nurse/pharmacist in Primary Care Job description, The post holder will be part of a team delivering the service as per the agreed service protocol. This will include pre spirometry history/clinical assessment, spirometry +/- FeNO testing and post spirometry interpretation and reporting. The nurse/pharmacist will ensure patients receive optimal care and will determine what action is needed in accordance with the test result. There will be opportunities for case discussion plus trouble shooting with consultant support. The aim is to help identify undiagnosed cases, provide more accurate diagnosis for those with cardiorespiratory disease as well as optimising the clinical care and prescribing of patients with COPD, asthma and other diagnoses. We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role. The successful post holder will ideally be ARTP certified, however training can also be offered. To be successful, you will need to be registered with the NMC/GPhc and ideally have previous experience of working as a practice nurse/pharmacist in Primary Care,
Desirable
- Professional, calm and efficient manner.
Skills & Abilities Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Aware of organisations plans and expectations.
- Team player and liaising with PCN/Practices where necessary.
- Basic IT skills.
- Knowledge of key nursing issues e.g., essence of care / infection prevention & control/clinical governance.
Desirable
- Able to work without supervision.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious
- information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training,
- empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Experience Essential
- 3 years post registration experience.
- Evidence of current experience and practice within respiratory patient care over last 18 months.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Able to delegate and support junior staff.
- Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems EMIS.
- Experience or evidence of working with FeNO testing.
Desirable
- Clinical teaching experience., Mandatory Professional registration such General Pharmaceutical
- Council (GPhC) or Nursing and midwifery council (NMC).
- Diploma or degree level education Trained and accredited to ARTP standards or willing to complete the training course.
- Evidence of continuing professional development over the
- last two years.
- Must be authorised to work in the UK.
Person Specification Other Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to travel and work from different sites.
Desirable
- Professional, calm and efficient manner.
Skills & Abilities Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Aware of organisations plans and expectations.
- Team player and liaising with PCN/Practices where necessary.
- Basic IT skills.
- Knowledge of key nursing issues e.g., essence of care / infection prevention & control/clinical governance.
Desirable
- Able to work without supervision.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious
- information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training,
- empathic or reassurance skills are required.
Experience Essential
- 3 years post registration experience.
- Evidence of current experience and practice within respiratory patient care over last 18 months.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Able to delegate and support junior staff.
- Experience in using I.T. based patient documentation systems EMIS.
- Experience or evidence of working with FeNO testing.
Desirable
- Clinical teaching experience., Mandatory Professional registration such General Pharmaceutical
- Council (GPhC) or Nursing and midwifery council (NMC).
- Diploma or degree level
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