Job summary
We are re-advertising an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our
high achieving PMS practice based in Yeovil town centre due to initial recruitment not yielding a suitable outcome.
The practice is forward thinking and we have just over 10,500 patients. We are looking for an
enthusiastic, self-motivated, dynamic Practice Nurse to join our friendly
nursing team. We are able to offer between 24 and 37.5 hours per week.
Some recent experience within a
Primary Care Setting is desirable, but it is important to us that any applicant
is adaptable, highly motivated, relishes a challenge and wants to develop an
ongoing career in Primary Care. You will be working alongside 4 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and 1 Clinical Pharmacist. Our Lead Nurse manages the nursing
team of 2 experienced practice nurses, a Nurse Associate and 2 HCAs.
The postholder will provide a
professional service performing all relevant forms of nursing care without
direct supervision and providing support to the GPs. Salary
is negotiable and dependent on experience and qualification.
Main duties of the job
- Proficiency
in medical informatics and IT systems
- Experience
of nurse-led management of long term conditions
- Experience
in general practice is desirable but not essential
- Understanding of clinical governance
rules and procedures
- Knowledge of patient group directions,
patient specific directions and associated policies
- Knowledge of trends in primary care in
particular and the NHS in general
- Autonomous
practitioner
- Clinical
skills which may include, vaccination and immunisation, ear care, wound
care, ECGs, and chronic disease management.
- Experience
of working in Primary health environment is desirable but not essential.
- Good
communication skills, both written and verbal
- Registered nurse with first degree
level qualification as a minimum
- Evidence of continuing professional
development
About us
We have a friendly nursing team operating out of purpose built premises in Yeovil town centre. Parking is available on site. High quality patient care is at the heart of everything that we do and we are a high achieving QOF practice. We have a Lead Nurse in post to support the team and they hold weekly team meetings. We also work closely with the other four practices in Yeovil through our membership of Yeovil Primary Care Network and this close and collaborative working has been a great advantage to us all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PENN HILL SURGERY
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Practice Nurse
Salary:
Hours
of Work:
24 to 37.5 hours per week
Department:
Practice Nurses
Accountable
To:
Lead Nurse
Managerial Practice Manager
1. JOB SUMMARY
To work as a
member of a dynamic and versatile nursing team, supporting our patients and
wider primary care team.
COMMUNICATION & LIASION
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- To work as a good team player
- Explore opportunities to network with other peers, to share ideas
and provide professional support.
- Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Disseminate learning and information to other team members in
order to share good practice and inform others about current and future
developments.
- Evaluate own work through audits and peer reviews.
- Ensure professional development through a variety of strategies
including attendance at study days, lectures, seminars, courses and
clinical placements.
.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate treatments/interventions and care for patients with long term
conditions as appropriate.
- Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a
physiological perspective including use of pathology results, and plan
care accordingly.
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for
those at risk of developing long term conditions.
- Prescribe and review medications for effectiveness,
appropriateness, and suitability to patients needs and in accordance with
evidence based practice, national and local protocols and within own scope
of practice.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed treatments and over
the counter medications around side effects and adverse reactions.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
encourage self-care.
- Plan, develop and monitor individual treatment plans that promote
health and well-being agreeing these as appropriate with the patient,
their carers and (other health professionals as may be necessary).
- Implement and participate in vaccination programmes
- Implement immunisation programmes.
Management
of risk
- Manage and assess the risk within the
areas of responsibility.
- Monitor work areas and practices to
ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety
and security legislation, policies, procedure and guidelines
- Ensure the safe storage, rotation and
disposal of vaccines and drugs. Participate
in the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug
usage according to legal requirements
- Adhere to all infection control measures
within the practice according to local and national guidelines
- Participate in the local implementation
strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice
- Ensure that the rights, confidentiality and privacy of the
patients are protected at all times.
- Be conversant with, and comply with the Practices fire
precautions and procedures for evacuation.
- Be conversant with, and comply with the Health & Safety
Policy.
- Ensure your relationships with patients and colleagues
demonstrate understanding of equal opportunities.
Personal Qualities:
- The ability to work as part of a team and
to work efficiently under pressure is essential.
- Ability to deal with and resolve problems
in a positive manner.
- When dealing with patients and their
records to be aware of the importance of confidentiality.
- To be punctual at all times and to be of
smart appearance, including conforming to the practice dress code and
uniform policy.
- To be polite, courteous, and have a calm,
friendly and welcoming manner
- Willingness to attend relevant training
courses and meetings that are of benefit to the individual and the
practice.
Equality
and diversity:
Monitor and evaluate adherence to
local chaperoning policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
PENN HILL SURGERY
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Practice Nurse
Salary:
Hours
of Work:
24 to 37.5 hours per week
Department:
Practice Nurses
Accountable
To:
Lead Nurse
Managerial Practice Manager
1. JOB SUMMARY
To work as a
member of a dynamic and versatile nursing team, supporting our patients and
wider primary care team.
COMMUNICATION & LIASION
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- To work as a good team player
- Explore opportunities to network with other peers, to share ideas
and provide professional support.
- Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
- Disseminate learning and information to other team members in
order to share good practice and inform others about current and future
developments.
- Evaluate own work through audits and peer reviews.
- Ensure professional development through a variety of strategies
including attendance at study days, lectures, seminars, courses and
clinical placements.
.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and
evaluate treatments/interventions and care for patients with long term
conditions as appropriate.
- Clinically examine and assess patients needs from a
physiological perspective including use of pathology results, and plan
care accordingly.
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for
those at risk of developing long term conditions.
- Prescribe and review medications for effectiveness,
appropriateness, and suitability to patients needs and in accordance with
evidence based practice, national and local protocols and within own scope
of practice.
- Provide information and advice on prescribed treatments and over
the counter medications around side effects and adverse reactions.
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
encourage self-care.
- Plan, develop and monitor individual treatment plans that promote
health and well-being agreeing these as appropriate with the patient,
their carers and (other health professionals as may be necessary).
- Implement and participate in vaccination programmes
- Implement immunisation programmes.
Management
of risk
- Manage and assess the risk within the
areas of responsibility.
- Monitor work areas and practices to
ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety
and security legislation, policies, procedure and guidelines
- Ensure the safe storage, rotation and
disposal of vaccines and drugs. Participate
in the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug
usage according to legal requirements
- Adhere to all infection control measures
within the practice according to local and national guidelines
- Participate in the local implementation
strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice
- Ensure that the rights, confidentiality and privacy of the
patients are protected at all times.
- Be conversant with, and comply with the Practices fire
precautions and procedures for evacuation.
- Be conversant with, and comply with the Health & Safety
Policy.
- Ensure your relationships with patients and colleagues
demonstrate understanding of equal opportunities.
Personal Qualities:
- The ability to work as part of a team and
to work efficiently under pressure is essential.
- Ability to deal with and resolve problems
in a positive manner.
- When dealing with patients and their
records to be aware of the importance of confidentiality.
- To be punctual at all times and to be of
smart appearance, including conforming to the practice dress code and
uniform policy.
- To be polite, courteous, and have a calm,
friendly and welcoming manner
- Willingness to attend relevant training
courses and meetings that are of benefit to the individual and the
practice.
Equality
and diversity:
Monitor and evaluate adherence to
local chaperoning policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with first degree level qualification as a minimum
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
Experience
Essential
- Proficiency in medical informatics and IT systems
- Experience of nurse-led management of long term conditions
- EMIS Web proficiency
Desirable
- Experience in general practice is desirable but not essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with first degree level qualification as a minimum
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
Experience
Essential
- Proficiency in medical informatics and IT systems
- Experience of nurse-led management of long term conditions
- EMIS Web proficiency
Desirable
- Experience in general practice is desirable but not essential
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).
