Job summary
Experienced, motivated Practice Nurse required for Queen Square Medical Practice, Lancaster.
We are a proudly independent, innovative, friendly 15,000 patient research active practice. We are a dynamic team of doctors, practitioners and nurses constantly developing our service.
The Practice Nurse role is vital and varied and the successful candidate would ideally be able to undertake a full range of core clinical competencies as identified in the job description.
We are looking for that exceptional Practice Nurse who is driven to ensuring excellent care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse is responsible for ensuring safe/effective nursing care to patients. Clinically, the focus is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with acute and chronic conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. You will work collaboratively with the whole team to meet the needs of patients.
Experience would be desirable in practice/community nursing, chronic disease management and an ability to work under pressure. Ideally you will have qualifications/experience in Asthma, Diabetes, CHD, Family Planning and cytology. Travel Medicine and/or Independent/Supplementary prescribing would be an advantage You will need a strong work ethic and a GSOH.
About us
Queen Square Medical Practice is a proudly independent, vibrant,
friendly, and innovative practice. We have 9 GP partners and 3 associate GP's;
nurse, pharmacist and paramedic practitioners who are supported by an excellent
multi skilled nursing team and admin team. The management team work closely
together.
In addition to normal GP services we run Travel, Sexual Health,
Gynaecology, Fertility, Dermatology clinics. We are also a lead research
practice. All this offers lots of variety and opportunity to develop and apply
new skills.
We believe in strong clinical and management leadership with a clear
emphasis on teamwork and adaptability to ensure a happy working environment and
good work-life balance.
We work closely with local practices and other community partners whilst
maintaining our independence. Our size and independence means we can offer a
flexible supportive working environment in which staff have opportunities to
develop and try new skills.
Join us and try something new!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Queen Square Medical Practice
POST TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
RATE of PAY: Dependent upon skills, experience and performance,
HOURS: up to 35 hours per week working Monday - Friday will include Thursday 10am-8pm and every 2nd Saturday 8am-12pm. The evenings (6-8pm) and Saturday AM will be in the Extended Access Service we run jointly with another local practice. There may be some flexibility on hours for the right candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS: RGN
JOB PURPOSE
To work within The Queen Square Medical Practice Primary Health Care Team, participating in a comprehensive health promotion, health screening, and illness prevention programme.
To deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the relevant practice protocols and in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To work alongside evidence based research.
To supervise the work of the Health Care Assistants and support their development
To assist the senior nurse in developing, implementing and monitoring the nursing service including audit work.
To provide cover for other practice nursing staff and the Health Care Assistants (HCAs) as required.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of activities both written and computerised.
To promote good communications within the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain and update professional knowledge in line with the NMC Revalidation guidance.
To participate in educational programmes within the Practice.
To maintain standards of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
CLINICAL
- To identify, assess and discuss patients problems or needs with the patients, relatives/carers and other Primary Health Care Team members and to devise a management plan and monitor the outcome.
- To provide health education, screening, monitoring and nursing interventions to specified groups which will include patients newly registered to the Practice and patients with long term health problems such as diabetes, asthma, coronary heart disease, frailty.
- To assist in achieving health promotional targets to include cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination programmes.
To help develop and implement Chronic Disease Management Clinics in disease areas such Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Mental Health., IGR Monitoring, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.
To assist the doctors, if required, in minor surgery operations.
To treat and advise patients for trauma and minor injuries.
- To be familiar with the use of peak flow meters and nebulisers.
- To be familiar with the procedures necessary for carrying out ECGs and monitoring blood glucose.
To develop advanced skills in Diabetes Management and/or Management of Respiratory conditions.
To develop skills in Travel Medicine and assist in the running of Travel clinics.
- To share the responsibility of running the Family Planning Service with the nurse specialised in this area.
- To be responsible for the counselling and the nursing advice to patients. To help in the recognition of Mental Health problems, and to refer on to the appropriate resources.
Administration and Miscellaneous
To assist the senior nurse in keeping an up-to-date register of all drugs and injections available to the practice, in particular controlled drugs.
To attend staff meetings.
- To promptly notify the Practice Manager or her deputy of any absence.
- To observe health and safety rules as laid down by the practice.
- To record all clinical activity and health promotion data in the practice computer system.
- To provide cover for other practice nursing staff and the Health Care Assistants as required. Please refer to the job descriptions of the other nursing staff for further detail.
To provide appropriate protocols within ones own specialist area(s) (e.g. Well Woman Clinic, Travel Clinics etc.)
To assist the senior nurse in any areas as required.
This job description is intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive and your duties and specialist areas will change according to medical practice, patient needs and practice policy at any given time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Queen Square Medical Practice
POST TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
RATE of PAY: Dependent upon skills, experience and performance,
HOURS: up to 35 hours per week working Monday - Friday will include Thursday 10am-8pm and every 2nd Saturday 8am-12pm. The evenings (6-8pm) and Saturday AM will be in the Extended Access Service we run jointly with another local practice. There may be some flexibility on hours for the right candidate.
QUALIFICATIONS: RGN
JOB PURPOSE
To work within The Queen Square Medical Practice Primary Health Care Team, participating in a comprehensive health promotion, health screening, and illness prevention programme.
To deliver quality nursing care in accordance with the relevant practice protocols and in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
To work alongside evidence based research.
To supervise the work of the Health Care Assistants and support their development
To assist the senior nurse in developing, implementing and monitoring the nursing service including audit work.
To provide cover for other practice nursing staff and the Health Care Assistants (HCAs) as required.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of activities both written and computerised.
To promote good communications within the multi-disciplinary team.
To maintain and update professional knowledge in line with the NMC Revalidation guidance.
To participate in educational programmes within the Practice.
To maintain standards of conduct and dress to sustain public confidence.
To maintain confidentiality at all times.
CLINICAL
- To identify, assess and discuss patients problems or needs with the patients, relatives/carers and other Primary Health Care Team members and to devise a management plan and monitor the outcome.
- To provide health education, screening, monitoring and nursing interventions to specified groups which will include patients newly registered to the Practice and patients with long term health problems such as diabetes, asthma, coronary heart disease, frailty.
- To assist in achieving health promotional targets to include cervical cytology and immunisation and vaccination programmes.
To help develop and implement Chronic Disease Management Clinics in disease areas such Asthma, Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Mental Health., IGR Monitoring, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.
To assist the doctors, if required, in minor surgery operations.
To treat and advise patients for trauma and minor injuries.
- To be familiar with the use of peak flow meters and nebulisers.
- To be familiar with the procedures necessary for carrying out ECGs and monitoring blood glucose.
To develop advanced skills in Diabetes Management and/or Management of Respiratory conditions.
To develop skills in Travel Medicine and assist in the running of Travel clinics.
- To share the responsibility of running the Family Planning Service with the nurse specialised in this area.
- To be responsible for the counselling and the nursing advice to patients. To help in the recognition of Mental Health problems, and to refer on to the appropriate resources.
Administration and Miscellaneous
To assist the senior nurse in keeping an up-to-date register of all drugs and injections available to the practice, in particular controlled drugs.
To attend staff meetings.
- To promptly notify the Practice Manager or her deputy of any absence.
- To observe health and safety rules as laid down by the practice.
- To record all clinical activity and health promotion data in the practice computer system.
- To provide cover for other practice nursing staff and the Health Care Assistants as required. Please refer to the job descriptions of the other nursing staff for further detail.
To provide appropriate protocols within ones own specialist area(s) (e.g. Well Woman Clinic, Travel Clinics etc.)
To assist the senior nurse in any areas as required.
This job description is intended to be indicative rather than exhaustive and your duties and specialist areas will change according to medical practice, patient needs and practice policy at any given time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RGN Minimum 4 years post-registration experience Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of the UK immunisation schedule. Health promotion Interest in Chronic Disease Management Awareness of local and national health policy Awareness of issues within the wider health economy Excellent Communication skills. Computer literacy Clinical skills such as: Venepuncture ECG Doppler assessment Wound care Ear Care Support patients to make lifestyle changes. Positive attitude towards work. Able to work independently in clinics. Able to work under pressure. Car driver with access to own transport. Willingness to work across both Queen Square and Caton sites. Flexibility to cover for colleagues. Team working Time management Support Health Care Assistants in delivering care.
Desirable
- Community specialist practitioner Mentorship Training and/or experience in managing chronic disease such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD. Experience of general practice/primary care Childhood Immunisation Travel Medicine Cervical Cytology Family planning Knowledge of public health issues in the Morecambe Bay area. Experience of clinical Audit. Knowledge of EMIS system. Experience of Service improvement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level RGN Minimum 4 years post-registration experience Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge of the UK immunisation schedule. Health promotion Interest in Chronic Disease Management Awareness of local and national health policy Awareness of issues within the wider health economy Excellent Communication skills. Computer literacy Clinical skills such as: Venepuncture ECG Doppler assessment Wound care Ear Care Support patients to make lifestyle changes. Positive attitude towards work. Able to work independently in clinics. Able to work under pressure. Car driver with access to own transport. Willingness to work across both Queen Square and Caton sites. Flexibility to cover for colleagues. Team working Time management Support Health Care Assistants in delivering care.
Desirable
- Community specialist practitioner Mentorship Training and/or experience in managing chronic disease such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD. Experience of general practice/primary care Childhood Immunisation Travel Medicine Cervical Cytology Family planning Knowledge of public health issues in the Morecambe Bay area. Experience of clinical Audit. Knowledge of EMIS system. Experience of Service improvement projects.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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