Spirometry Clinician
4 weeks ago
Job summary
The postholder will work independently delivering Spirometryand FeNO services to patients within our Primary Care Network. The successfulcandidate should be trained and accredited to ARTP standards and haveexperience in interpretation of spirometry.
The position will initially be based at Pennys Hill Practice on Thursdays and every other Wednesday, however this may extend to our other practices and local community. Additionally there may be the opportunity for increasing hours or overtime.
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
Perform and interpret Spirometry results andfeedback any diagnostic findings to GP practices.
To offer health promotion, education, andmotivation for patients to change unhealthy behaviour, recognise the patientsreadiness to change, develop and maintain health promotion material.
Ensure that infection control standards arecurrent and consistently met.
Be competent and current in anaphylaxis and resuscitationtechniques.
Be aware of recognising the need forsafeguarding children and adults, raising concerns appropriately.
Take responsibility for administration andpaperwork arising directly from caseload recordkeeping and other writtencommunications with local GP surgeries as required and ensuring all appropriatetemplates and coding is completed for QOF (quality outcomes framework).
Participate in company training, join, andengage in events to maintain a good understanding of the business needs andcolleagues.
Identify opportunities and to proactivelyencourage health promotion and health education to all patients.
To be professionally and legally responsible andaccountable for all aspects of clinical decision making within your clinicalcompetence.
To participate in regular performance reviewswith your designated line manager.
About us
Wimborne & Ferndown PCN provides services to 42,000patients across 4 Practices (Quarter Jack Surgery/ Old Dispensary, Walford MillMedical Centre, Pennys Hill Practice, Orchid House Surgery). We have adoptednew roles within the PCN to support and broaden our primary care team whichallows us to provide better care for our patients.
The PCN is headed by our committed Clinical Directors and aNetwork Business Manager. We also have a wonderful Admin team who support theoverall network team and services.
In addition to the PCN, our Practices are also part ofCastleman Healthcare, a non-profit company owned by 13 GP Practices in NorthPoole and East Dorset (3 PCNs). Castleman Healthcare offer additional servicesto our Patients through separate contracting arrangements, provide business andpractical support to the PCNs and support with representing the PCNs voicewithin the wider healthcare system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Perform and interpret Spirometry results andfeedback any diagnostic findings to GP practices.
To offer health promotion, education, andmotivation for patients to change unhealthy behaviour, recognise the patientsreadiness to change, develop and maintain health promotion material.
Ensure that infection control standards arecurrent and consistently met.
Be competent and current in anaphylaxis and resuscitationtechniques.
Be aware of recognising the need forsafeguarding children and adults, raising concerns appropriately.
Take responsibility for administration andpaperwork arising directly from caseload recordkeeping and other writtencommunications with local GP surgeries as required and ensuring all appropriatetemplates and coding is completed for QOF (quality outcomes framework).
Participate in company training, join, andengage in events to maintain a good understanding of the business needs andcolleagues.
Identify opportunities and to proactivelyencourage health promotion and health education to all patients.
To be professionally and legally responsible andaccountable for all aspects of clinical decision making within your clinicalcompetence.
To participate in regular performance reviewswith your designated line manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients Experience working in a healthcare setting Spirometry performing and interpreting
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths Trained and accredited to ARTP standards Experience in interpretation of Spirometry