Job summary
Westbury
Group Practice is a growing, forward thinking GP practice in the heart of
Wiltshire, 30 minutes from Bath. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic
registered Older Person's Nurse to be part of our living well team.
Main duties of the job
You would be assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of older people with complex needs in the community, therefore a driving licence is essential. It is a varied role, incorporating home visits to promote health and independence, prevent hospital admission and support advance care planning. You will be working closely with Practice GP's as well as the clinical care coordinator and social prescriber. If you are unsure whether you meet the person specification for this role or would just like to find out some more please give us a ring.
About us
We are located over two sites serving a population of 24,000 people. The role will primarily be based at White Horse Health Centre in Westbury. We are a teaching practice, rated Good overall by the CQC, and continuously looking to improve the quality of our services. Clinicians are supported by a highly efficient and skilled administration teams.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Minimum 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
Ample free parking
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Undertake clinical nursing practice using knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary healthcare services, including home visits.
- Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the MDT, secondary care and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Make clinical judgements appropriate to the expectations and demands of the job.
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families/ carers in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team; developing where appropriate and on-going plan of care/ support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
- Complete memory assessments
- Complete frailty and dementia reviews
- Respond to sudden changes in health or social circumstance
- Present complex issues at the multi-disciplinary meetings and chair if necessary
- Be aware of, and contribute to planning and delivery of service, promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
- Work and adhere to evidence based practice, recognised clinical guidelines and practice policies.
- Advise, support and mentor other members of the clinical team.
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals as appropriate
Administration and professional responsibilities:
- Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
- Ensure accurate and contemporaneous notes of all consultations and patient contacts are recorded.
- Ensure QOF templates are completed accurately.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
- Attend and participate in practice/nursing meetings as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Job Responsibilities
- Undertake clinical nursing practice using knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary healthcare services, including home visits.
- Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the MDT, secondary care and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
- Make clinical judgements appropriate to the expectations and demands of the job.
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families/ carers in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team; developing where appropriate and on-going plan of care/ support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
- Complete memory assessments
- Complete frailty and dementia reviews
- Respond to sudden changes in health or social circumstance
- Present complex issues at the multi-disciplinary meetings and chair if necessary
- Be aware of, and contribute to planning and delivery of service, promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
- Work and adhere to evidence based practice, recognised clinical guidelines and practice policies.
- Advise, support and mentor other members of the clinical team.
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
- Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals as appropriate
Administration and professional responsibilities:
- Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
- Ensure accurate and contemporaneous notes of all consultations and patient contacts are recorded.
- Ensure QOF templates are completed accurately.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
- Attend and participate in practice/nursing meetings as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Frailty
- Dementia care
- Falls prevention
- Advanced care planning
- Working knowledge of the mental capacity act
- Ability to form management plans for patients with acute & chronic conditions & complex needs
- Decision making skills
- Prioritising care
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to use IT based clinical record system
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary & community health care
- Local & national health policy and impact on General Practice
- Awareness of chronic disease management and pathways
- Use of GP clinical record system, SystmOne
- Clinical leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Current UK driving licence and insurance
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Teaching and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration
- Recent experience in care of older people in either the primary or secondary care setting
- Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of caring for people with dementia
- Ability to evaluate safety & effectiveness of own practice
Desirable
- Involvement in mentoring/teaching learners
- Experience in change management and service development
- Working with people who self-neglect
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Frailty
- Dementia care
- Falls prevention
- Advanced care planning
- Working knowledge of the mental capacity act
- Ability to form management plans for patients with acute & chronic conditions & complex needs
- Decision making skills
- Prioritising care
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to use IT based clinical record system
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of primary & community health care
- Local & national health policy and impact on General Practice
- Awareness of chronic disease management and pathways
- Use of GP clinical record system, SystmOne
- Clinical leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registered nurse
- Current UK driving licence and insurance
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Teaching and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration
- Recent experience in care of older people in either the primary or secondary care setting
- Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of caring for people with dementia
- Ability to evaluate safety & effectiveness of own practice
Desirable
- Involvement in mentoring/teaching learners
- Experience in change management and service development
- Working with people who self-neglect
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).
Additional information
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).
