Job summary
Harptree & Cameley Surgeries are expanding their workforce - an opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team as a Practice Nurse in a rural community setting.
We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse
able to offer a general practice nurse service to include actively supporting
the practice management team by reviewing treatment room clinical policies and
procedures. Working as a member of the
practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services
are delivered effectively to our patient population.
Hours of work - Ideally 2/3 days per week (Mon/Tues/Wed), hours by negotiation.
For an informal discussion please contact Mel Martin (melanie.martin31@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
The practice nurse will be responsible for or
involved in a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and
control, health promotion, chronic disease management care, well woman and well
man clinics, cytology, wound care, immunisation and other core general practice
nurse duties. Experience of asthma care, COPD reviews and coils would be
particularly welcomed.
Hospital nurses with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
About us
We are a dynamic
and progressive surgery who have recently embraced a new triage appointment
system, a cloud-based phone system and various structural changes to further
improve our patient experience. We are currently working on our new website and
are shortly to start on our dispensary improvement programme.
We are looking
for a hardworking and friendly individual who will fit in with our team. The role is busy and varied, with a friendly
and fun team to work with. The position will be based across our two sites in
the Chew Valley. This is a rewarding and
vital role in the heart of our rural community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To support
the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting
the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to
the practice manager
- To support
the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice
manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To
develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To
prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of
practice
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
assist GPs with minor surgery when required
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To
implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their
prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of
practice)
- To liaise with external services/agencies
to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities
appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of
practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all
safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local
policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients
appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested
to:
- Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
- Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
- Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
- Coordinate
the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient
needs
- Lead
the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing
the provision of services to patient
- Support the practice team with the reviewing and
implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to
extant legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon
factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To support
the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting
the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to
the practice manager
- To support
the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice
manager
- To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To
develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
- To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As
required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with
clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To
prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of
practice
- To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To
ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To
assist GPs with minor surgery when required
- To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To
implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their
prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of
practice)
- To liaise with external services/agencies
to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities
appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of
practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all
safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local
policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients
appropriately
- To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested
to:
- Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting
appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
- Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
- Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
- Coordinate
the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient
needs
- Lead
the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing
the provision of services to patient
- Support the practice team with the reviewing and
implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to
extant legislation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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