Job summary
The Long Term Conditions Practice Nurse role
is an integral part of the General Practice team and is responsible for
providing nursing treatments to patients in liaison with GPs, ACPs or
independently according to agreed protocols.
The Practice Nurse will be professionally accountable to patients under
the NMC.
The Practice will
support the continuing education and professional development of nurses in the
form of attendance at study days, courses and with in-house training, as deemed
appropriate for the benefit of both the individual and the Practice.
It will be necessary to hold a full driving
licence and to have own transport to travel between the practice sites.
In addition to
the primary responsibilities, the Long Term Conditions Practice Nurse will:
-
Support and / or lead a named area of
clinical compliance in line with Practice need
-
Utilise their chronic disease
knowledge and skills to deliver care to patients in General Practice providing support for both patients and colleagues in
recognised quality and outcome chronic disease areas.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will want to help
develop and maintain systems that improve outcomes and experiences for the
practice population. They will be proactive, have excellent organisational
skills and be able to prioritise their own and others workloads to enable them
to work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
Effective
communication skills and teamwork are crucial in a multidisciplinary
environment, helping ensure the quality and consistency of the services the
practice provides. The post requires a
pleasant and approachable manner with the ability to exercise tact and
discretion as well as being able to use initiative.
You will have an enthusiasm for
primary care nursing
You will work be pro-active with a multi-disciplinary
team approach.
You will provide holistic, high
quality, clinical care working always in accordance with NMC professional
guidelines and scope of competence.
About us
Canterbury Medical Practice's priority is to
provide the highest standard of clinical care to the 24,000 patients
registered with the Practice as well as those from other practices who are
seen in our additional clinics. We aim to work collaboratively with other
healthcare providers and support organisations, to enable more patients to be
treated in a primary care setting, closer to home. We embrace a continuous
improvement ethos and strive to ensure that we are available to patients when
they need a consultation. We have a holistic approach to patient care and a
strong training ethos within the practice with a team of medical and
non-medical educators as well as opportunities for non-clinical staff to
develop and progress.
We aim
to:
provide high quality
clinical care
meet our patients needs
act with integrity and
complete confidentiality
be courteous,
approachable, friendly and accommodating
ensure we provide safe
and effective services and environments
to put patient care at
the centre of what we do
to maintain a motivated and
skilled workforce
use feedback, monitoring
and auditing to continuously improve our services
treat all patients and
staff with dignity, respect and honesty
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to regular clinics, the role will require an undertaking of and participation in chronic disease management and audit. Clinical responsibilities will be varied and dependent upon practice needs. Although not an exhaustive list, nursing duties include:
- Venepuncture
- Anticoagulation Monitoring
- ECG & 24HR Blood Pressures
- Immunisation and vaccination of children and adults
- Travel Immunisations
- Ear examination and syringing
- Wound care and dressings
- First aid and management of emergencies
- Assisting in minor operation sessions with GP
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cervical smear screening
- Health education
- Care and maintenance of equipment and treatment rooms
In addition, the Long Term Conditions Practice Nurse will be required:
- To use EMIS clinical system for recording consultations and for data capture.
- To liaise with other primary healthcare team members.
- To play an active role in the continuing development of the practice and support practice management plans.
- To act in a nurse leadership role for specific chronic disease areas under the Quality and Outcomes Framework of the GMS contract by pro-actively aiming to meet these targets
- To actively support the development of chronic disease systems and processes across sites in liaison with ANP and GP Leads
- To provide holistic, high quality, clinical care working always in accordance with NMC professional guidelines and scope of competence.
- To be involved in the management of patients with chronic disease and evaluating their care where indicated using appropriate recall systems to actively signpost the patient to the correct professional
- Partake in research and audit as appropriate re: named chronic disease area
- To provide subject matter expertise on specific chronic disease matters as part of the practice quality improvement work in liaison with the clinical team
- To use EMIS clinical system for recording consultations and data capture.
- To attend and input to the regular practice meetings, as deemed appropriate.
- Attendance at regular training / updates /meetings as identified in your Personal Development Plan
- Attend Clinical supervision in line with professional and CQC requirements.
- To maintain skills and develop competence in new areas depending on service needs.
- Ensure professional knowledge and professional registration is kept up to date.
- Attend clinical supervision in line with professional and CQC requirements.
- To assist in formulating practice protocols/guidelines when appropriate
- To keep up-to-date with the Policies and Procedures of the organisation
- To play an active role in the continuing development of the practice and support practice management plans and support QoF and Enhanced Service targets
- Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to regular clinics, the role will require an undertaking of and participation in chronic disease management and audit. Clinical responsibilities will be varied and dependent upon practice needs. Although not an exhaustive list, nursing duties include:
- Venepuncture
- Anticoagulation Monitoring
- ECG & 24HR Blood Pressures
- Immunisation and vaccination of children and adults
- Travel Immunisations
- Ear examination and syringing
- Wound care and dressings
- First aid and management of emergencies
- Assisting in minor operation sessions with GP
- Health Promotion
- Chronic Disease Management
- Cervical smear screening
- Health education
- Care and maintenance of equipment and treatment rooms
In addition, the Long Term Conditions Practice Nurse will be required:
- To use EMIS clinical system for recording consultations and for data capture.
- To liaise with other primary healthcare team members.
- To play an active role in the continuing development of the practice and support practice management plans.
- To act in a nurse leadership role for specific chronic disease areas under the Quality and Outcomes Framework of the GMS contract by pro-actively aiming to meet these targets
- To actively support the development of chronic disease systems and processes across sites in liaison with ANP and GP Leads
- To provide holistic, high quality, clinical care working always in accordance with NMC professional guidelines and scope of competence.
- To be involved in the management of patients with chronic disease and evaluating their care where indicated using appropriate recall systems to actively signpost the patient to the correct professional
- Partake in research and audit as appropriate re: named chronic disease area
- To provide subject matter expertise on specific chronic disease matters as part of the practice quality improvement work in liaison with the clinical team
- To use EMIS clinical system for recording consultations and data capture.
- To attend and input to the regular practice meetings, as deemed appropriate.
- Attendance at regular training / updates /meetings as identified in your Personal Development Plan
- Attend Clinical supervision in line with professional and CQC requirements.
- To maintain skills and develop competence in new areas depending on service needs.
- Ensure professional knowledge and professional registration is kept up to date.
- Attend clinical supervision in line with professional and CQC requirements.
- To assist in formulating practice protocols/guidelines when appropriate
- To keep up-to-date with the Policies and Procedures of the organisation
- To play an active role in the continuing development of the practice and support practice management plans and support QoF and Enhanced Service targets
- Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Diploma Level or equivalent in Respiratory.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level.
- Independent Prescriber Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a primary care setting.
- Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team.
- Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in general
- practice, including QOF and enhanced services.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of clinical IT system such as EMIS Web.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet.
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all nursing matters within your scope of practice.
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational
- policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
- Effective time management and adaptability.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- High levels of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to sometimes work outside of core office hours.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality if needed, including to visit people in their own home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Diploma Level or equivalent in Respiratory.
Desirable
- Educated to Degree Level.
- Independent Prescriber Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a primary care setting.
- Evidence of working autonomously or as part of a team.
- Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in general
- practice, including QOF and enhanced services.
Desirable
- Good knowledge of clinical IT system such as EMIS Web.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people at all levels by telephone, email and face to face.
- Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet.
- Ability to promote best practice regarding all nursing matters within your scope of practice.
- Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational
- policies/procedures and codes of conduct.
- Effective time management and adaptability.
- Demonstrate personal accountability, emotional resilience and work well under pressure.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
- Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
- Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
- High levels of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to sometimes work outside of core office hours.
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the locality if needed, including to visit people in their own home.
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).
