Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Practice Nurse
role at Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery, due to a planned
retirement. This is open to-
Experienced practice nurses, new or recently qualified
nurses or nurses who have not worked in general practice before but are
considering doing so.
We are able to enrol a new to General Practice Nurse into
the vocational training scheme which will allow for a year of supported
teaching and learning alongside working in the practice.
We would welcome applicants from community nursing or
secondary care settings.
This is an exciting development opportunity for an enthusiastic
and committed Nurse to join our existing team.
As a Practice Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery
of nursing services to the practice population. Supported by Senior Nurses the
post holder will deliver high quality nursing care within their scope of
competence, focusing on supporting patients to manage their long-term conditions,
address health issues and promote health and well being by delivering education
and screening activities.
Main duties of the job
The working hours are 17 hours per week with rotas across both Helmsley Medical Centre and Terrington Surgery to be agreed.
Main
Duties and responsibilities
Meeting patients nursing care needs as identified, this will
usually be in the surgery but occasional home visits may also be required. Assess,
plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet those care needs in the
practice population
Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to
meet the needs of patients and play an integral part in delivering the key
performance indicators for Helmsley and Terrington Practices.
Provide general nursing care, including wound management,
and chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations of babies,
children and adults.
Provide women's health services including cervical screening
and contraception
Conduct health assessments and screenings.
Support patients with long-term conditions, providing
education and self-management advice.
Participate in health promotion activities and initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
About us
We are a friendly and supportive practice with an increasing
population currently approximately 5600 patients, we are strongly embedded in
our local community are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred
care.
Our team is dedicated to creating a supportive and
collaborative environment where staff can thrive and make a real difference in
patients' lives.
We would like to recruit a great team-player, on a part-time
basis, who is keen to get involved and is forward-thinking. As a practice we pride
ourselves in delivering high-standard clinical care, and we would anticipate
the same qualities in any new team members.
As well as the practice staff, patients can also access support from additional roles including Social Prescribing Link Workers, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Care Co-ordinators, First Contact Mental Health Practitioners, First Contact Physio Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, an Urgent Care Service a Pharmacist team and other health professionals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key
responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will
be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. Be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control
(IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training,
support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
2. Support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in
conjunction with the practice manager
3. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme
for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
4. Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare
is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
5. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing
programmes
6. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic
disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
7. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing
long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
8. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance
with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
9. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
10. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
11. Review patient medications to enhance compliance
12. Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and
over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
13. Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
14. Request pathology services and process pathology results as
required
15. Oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering
patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as
required
16. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant
legislation
17. Ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease
registers
18. Participate in well woman and well man clinics
19. Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
20. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
21. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
22. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
23. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health
needs
24. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
25. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or
over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
26. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
27. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe
practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
28. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in
accordance with local and national policies
29. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and
addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
30. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary key
responsibilities
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse
may be requested to:
1.
Participate in local
initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
2.
Support and
participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
3.
Continually review
clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where
appropriate
4.
Participate in the
review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach,
i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Primary key
responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse.
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will
be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
1. Be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control
(IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training,
support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
2. Support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in
conjunction with the practice manager
3. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme
for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
4. Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare
is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
5. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing
programmes
6. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic
disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
7. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing
long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
8. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance
with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
9. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
10. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
11. Review patient medications to enhance compliance
12. Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and
over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
13. Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
14. Request pathology services and process pathology results as
required
15. Oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering
patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as
required
16. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant
legislation
17. Ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease
registers
18. Participate in well woman and well man clinics
19. Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
20. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
21. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
22. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
23. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health
needs
24. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
25. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or
over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
26. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is
supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
27. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe
practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
28. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in
accordance with local and national policies
29. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and
addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
30. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary key
responsibilities
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse
may be requested to:
1.
Participate in local
initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
2.
Support and
participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
3.
Continually review
clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where
appropriate
4.
Participate in the
review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach,
i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 1. Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- 2. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- 3. Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- 4. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- 5. Able to use and identify when to use the Chaperone procedure
- 6. Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge in the following:
- a) Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- b) ECGs
- c) Venepuncture
- d) New patient medicals
- e) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- f) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- g) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- h) Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management awareness for:
- a) Diabetes
- b) Hypertension
- c) CHD
- d) Asthma
- e) Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 1. Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- 2. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- 3. Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- 4. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- 5. Able to use and identify when to use the Chaperone procedure
- 6. Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
- Clinical knowledge in the following:
- a) Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- b) ECGs
- c) Venepuncture
- d) New patient medicals
- e) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- f) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- g) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- h) Travel medicine
- Chronic disease management awareness for:
- a) Diabetes
- b) Hypertension
- c) CHD
- d) Asthma
- e) Spirometry
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and co-operative
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Effectively utilise resources
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
- Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
Desirable
- Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
- Experience with clinical risk management
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).
