Job summary
We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fulfil the role of Practice Nurse at our surgery in Central Brighton working specifically with those experiencing homelessness.
We have a very experienced team who are committed to making a real difference by delivering outstanding health care and improving the health of the poorest fastest. The role of Practice Nurse is central to the success of the surgery and our ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in either practice or community nursing, they will be flexible, accommodating and a great team player, they will also have a positive and friendly disposition and a compassionate, empathetic approach to our patients.
In return youll receive a competitive salary, excellent terms and conditions, access to the NHS pension scheme, a positive and flexible working culture, excellent support from Arch management, relevant training and the opportunity to influence and improve health services for some of the most vulnerable people in our city.
Main duties of the job
In this position you
will support the practice to provide outstanding nursing care to meet the needs
of the practice population. This will include treatment, screening,
preventative care, patient education, outreach to engage hard to reach patients
in their health, clinical quality systems maintenance; and the supervision of
any less qualified or experienced clinical colleagues, while working in
partnership with other clinical, management and administrative colleagues to
meet our organisational goals. The position
will be a varied role and will include working at the surgery, with the Pathway
team at RSCH and with patients in our Stepdown beds at New Steine Mews Hostel.
About us
Arch Health CIC exists to deliver excellent healthcare for
people who are experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, contribute to
improving the quality of homeless healthcare in our locality and influence the
quality of homeless healthcare across the UK. Since 2017 we have been
delivering high quality specialist clinical care to people in housing crisis
with the service being rated outstanding in all 5 areas of a CQC inspection in
January 2019.
We are a SystmOne practice on an APMS contract. We perform well
in CQC, LCS and IIF, are embedded in the local primary care and voluntary
sector communities, and are an active member of a thriving PCN.
Our patients are largely people currently experiencing
homelessness. This includes people sleeping on the streets, living in emergency
or supported accommodation or sofa surfing. We also care for people who have
recently experienced homelessness as well as members of the travelling
communities. Many of our patients have a combination of physical, mental or
substance misuse conditions and thus require specialist primary care and
attention which we endeavour to provide with every interaction.
In addition to our specialist GP surgery, we provide
in-reach services to the University Hospital Sussex, outreach to the community,
and clinical cover for new projects such as specialist step-down care. We are a
committed and experienced team with a deep passion for improving the health of
the poorest fastest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide nursing care as needed for patients
- To conduct anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, spirometry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology samples, ECG, peak flow and other practice based tests as needed in the course of the care of patients
- To work with the wider team of doctors and nurses to support and care for patients through assessment, diagnosis and management of their health needs
- To utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles
- Chronic Disease Management
- Screening
- Immunisations
- Health Promotion
- Wound care
- Multidisciplinary Team Working and Outreach
- Quality Improvement and Clinical Audits
- Administrative tasks
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide nursing care as needed for patients
- To conduct anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, spirometry, urinalysis, phlebotomy, microbiology samples, ECG, peak flow and other practice based tests as needed in the course of the care of patients
- To work with the wider team of doctors and nurses to support and care for patients through assessment, diagnosis and management of their health needs
- To utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles
- Chronic Disease Management
- Screening
- Immunisations
- Health Promotion
- Wound care
- Multidisciplinary Team Working and Outreach
- Quality Improvement and Clinical Audits
- Administrative tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management Experience of working with complex patients or homelessness
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing
- Experience of Primary Care
- Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care and practice development
- Assessing and developing risk management protocols
- Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
Desirable
- Implementing strategies for quality assurance and quality audit
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Experience of working with new technologies in health care practice
- Understanding of the health needs assessment process in relation to homelessness
- Experience of TPP SystmOne clinical system
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate and kind
- Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment
Desirable
- Flexibility of working hours/able to work at the desired times
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
Desirable
- Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management Experience of working with complex patients or homelessness
- Evidence of involvement in Research and Developing
- Experience of Primary Care
- Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care and practice development
- Assessing and developing risk management protocols
- Understanding of clinical coding in general and Read coding in particular
Desirable
- Implementing strategies for quality assurance and quality audit
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Experience of working with new technologies in health care practice
- Understanding of the health needs assessment process in relation to homelessness
- Experience of TPP SystmOne clinical system
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate and kind
- Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment
Desirable
- Flexibility of working hours/able to work at the desired times
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
