Job summary
Billinghay Medical Practice is a rural and caring practice which provides a range of services for the 4800 patients who are registered with us. Working under direct supervision of the GPs, we are looking for a reliable, flexible Practice Nurse to work within clinical team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Health Care Support workers.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have some experience in the management
of chronic diseases (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD) and other treatment room duties
including wound treatment, cervical cytology, child immunisations and travel
vaccinations, however full training will be given if required.
You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and flexible to ensure we maintain a high quality service to our patient population.
About us
Putting Patients First is at the heart of what we do. Do you share the same values? Then this opportunity may be just what you are looking for.
This is a varied and rewarding job attracting a competitive salary and inclusion in the NHS pension scheme. The vacancy is for four days per week with holiday cover as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the
Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
- Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
- Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
- Treat patients with minor injuries
- Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
- Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
- Act as chaperone when required
- Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
- Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
- Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing
Administration
- To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
- To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
- To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
General
- To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
- To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
- To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
- To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
- Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
- Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the
Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
- Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
- Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
- Treat patients with minor injuries
- Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
- Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
- Act as chaperone when required
- Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
- Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
- Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing
Administration
- To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
- To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
- To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
General
- To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
- To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
- To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
- To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
- Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
- Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical skills -immunisation, vaccination, ear care, phlebotomy
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to
- change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- IT skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Clinical skills -immunisation, vaccination, ear care, phlebotomy
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to
- change lifestyle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- IT skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
