Practice Nurse, Respiratory & Diabetes

We are looking a another member of our team towork as a Practice Nurse with a focus on high-quality specialist care for Respiratory & Diabetic Patients, based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. Key aspects of the role are the ability to be able to perform Spirometry to ARTP standards and the ability to initiate and manage Insulin therapy.

Interviews are planned to take place on the afternoon of the 2nd April 2026

• Able to carry out clinical procedures, including but limited to:
  Routine Injections, Wound Care, ECGs, Removal of Sutures/Clips, Phlebotomy.
• To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care to practice patients with a range of acute and non-acute Asthmatic , COPD and Diabetic conditions.
• To assess, diagnose and treat Respiratory patients, developing individualised care, management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning. Ability to undertake Spirometry and initiate Insulin therapy.
• Implement care plans, including requesting necessary tests, onward referral to other health care professionals and agencies, and follow up consultations where necessary.

St James Medical Practice is a Large King's Lynn Practice with over 18,000 Patients based in a new, purpose built facility. We are a forward thinking Practice, with focus on high quality Patient care and have an appetite for trying new ways of working and employing the use of technology were possible. We have a well established team consisting of Healthcare Support Workers, Nurses, Doctors, Administrative Staff and Paramedics.

Our recent patient survey results were above average for almost all categories.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Able to carry out clinical procedures, including but limited to:
Routine Injections, Wound Care, ECGs, Removal of Sutures/Clips,Phlebotomy.

To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical careto practice patients with a range of acute and non-acute Asthmatic , COPD and Diabetic conditions.

To assess, diagnose and treat patients, developing individualised care, management and treatment plans using clinical reasoning.

Ability to undertake Spirometry, qualifies to ARTP level.

Ability to Initiate and manage Insulin therapy.

Implement care plans, including requesting necessary tests, onward referral to other health care professionals and agencies, andfollow up consultations where necessary.

Promote health and screening in relation to primary prevention strategies.

Provide advice and emotional support to patients andfamily/carers for patients living with respiratory conditions, communicating inan empathetic way.

Be a clinical resource for patients, and the practice clinical team, supporting developing knowledge and systems to improve health tothe practice population and local community.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of guidelines for best practice with competency in assessment and treatment of chronic respiratory patients.

Participate in the critical evaluation to audit outcomes,or change in patient care practices.

Lead by example and action in relation to behaviour,attitudes, conduct and appearance.

Maintain accurate patient records, documenting comprehensive data onto the clinical system, Systm One.

Report and manage significant incidents and near missesin line with Practice guidelines.

Monitor and maintain stock levels and maintenance of respiratory equipment, ensuring resources are used in an efficient and sustainable manner.

Work in close partnership with colleagues and external agencies, to develop care management plans and improve health outcomes.

Maintain QOF targets appropriate to the Patients seen.

Contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans. Work towards further improvement and development of patient services recommending areas for change.

Actively participate in the delivery of training forstaff in Respiratory care contributing to their professional and personal development.

Complete all mandatory online training relevant for therole.

Work safely always in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Adhere to and maintain patient confidentiality and information governance at all times.

Ability to undertake Practice Nurse Duties including

ECGs, Dressing, General Observations & Phlebotomy.

Meetings

It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various Practice meetings as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual leave or sick leave.

Professional Responsibilities

Promote the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults. Recognise professional and statutory responsibilities in the reporting of safeguarding, Deprivation of liberty and Prevent concerns.

Ensure appropriate measures are in place toprotect self, other staff and patients in minimising and dealing with exposure to patient or environmental risk e.g. infectious diseases, harmful substances.

Raise unmet needs and service shortfalls withthe Operations Manager, and provide…