Job description
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective respiratory nursing care to the whole practices respiratory population. To work collaboratively with the whole general Practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting delivery of policy and procedures and provide direction to colleagues. To work autonomously to undertake the routine assessment of patients with a long-term condition and provide clinical management in line with national / local guidelines and in liaison with medical colleagues. To provide a high standard of nursing care in adherence to Practice policies, protocols and guidelines at all times, and ensure maintenance of current clinical knowledge in relation to relevant chronic disease along with treatment room skills.
The post holder needs to be flexible in line with the present atmosphere for change within the health service delivery. It is essential that the nurse will work within own level of competency and expand their role in accordance with Practice requirements and own scope of practice.