Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Conduct chronic disease management clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension

Perform cervical cytology and sexual health advice

Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines

Provide wound care, including dressings and suture removal

Conduct health checks and screenings

Manage minor illnesses and injuries providing treatment and advice

Assist with minor surgical procedure and perform ECGs

Health Promotion

Provide lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management and dietary advice.

Support patients in managing their long-term condition through education and self-care advice.

Administration and Professional Responsibilities

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records of all consultations and treatments using practice's clinical system, SystmOne

Participate in clinical audits and contribute to the practice's QOF targets

Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Confidentiality

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

You may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Health and Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety Policy and Infection Control Policy, to include:

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards

Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills

Undertake mandatory training and keep up-to-date with relevant guidelines and best practices

Communication

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

The post-holder will:

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Computer literacy,
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and communication skills,
• Evidence of problem-solving and decision-making skills,
• Understanding the importance of evidenced-based practice,
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes,
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance,
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control,
• Understand the requirement for PGDs, PSDs and associated policies

Desirable

• Chronic disease management,
• QoF/CQC related clinical and administrative work

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC code of professional conduct,
• Experience of dealing with patients independently on a one-to-one basis,
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team,
• Strong organisational and time- management skills,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Independent travel is essential along with the ability to work effectively as part of a team to assist the practice in providing an excellent standard of patient care.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice or in a primary care setting,
• Knowledge of SystmOne.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse RN with current NMC registration,
• Evidence of continuous professional development,
• Full driving license holder

Desirable

• Chronic disease management experience in one or more chronic disease,
• Cervical cytology qualification,
• Childhood immunisations and travel vaccination.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackhall and Peterlee Practice

Address

Hesleden Road

Blackhall Colliery

Hartlepool

Cleveland

TS27 4LQ

Employer's website

http://www.blackhallandpeterleepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)