Job summary
An exciting vacancy has arisen at The Beeches
Medical Practice Shrewsbury, we are looking for a part time Practice Nurse to
join our friendly team.
The
role is to support the clinical team and administrative teams to ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entire patient population, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary
team. The
Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, wound management, cervical screening, immunisations, health promotion, as well as actively supporting the practice management team
in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to
carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and
staffing levels:
a.
To support
the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing.
b.
To
manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to patients health.
c.
Provide
routine nursing care to patients, including cervical screening, prostap injections
etc in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.
d.
To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
e.
To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation. To ensure
read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.
f.
To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.
g.
To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
h.
To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
i.
To
implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.
j.
To
liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported
appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.).
k.
To
support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with
local and national policies.
About us
The Beeches Medical Practice is a friendly 4 Partner Practice. We are situated on the south side of Shrewsbury providing medical care for approximately 7,100 people. The practice covers a wide area from Bayston Hill to Leebotwood in the north - south direction and Acton Burnell to Pulverbatch in the east - west direction.
We have two surgeries, Bayston Hill and Dorrington. Dorrington being our dispensing surgery.
We are an efficient and friendly team which includes 4 GP partners, 1 ANP, 4 Practice Nurses, and a HCA/Phlebotomist, a Practice Manager, Operations Manager, Dispensary Manager, Care Coordinator, and a team of 11 Medical administrators, Dispensers and Receptionists.
We are a training practice, and clinicians and staff are very involved in ensuring the trainees gain full experience of all aspects of life in general practice. We look after Medical Students from Keele University and GP Registrars for various timescales.
We use EMIS Web clinical system along with Docman and Teamnet
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
Experience of chronic disease management
Essential
Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Essential
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
Essential
ECGs
Essential
Venepuncture
Essential
New patient medicals
Essential
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising
patients accordingly
Essential
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Essential
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Essential
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Essential
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to
refer to GPs
Essential
Chaperone procedure
Essential
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Essential
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Desirable
Chronic disease management in [list as appropriate]
Desirable
Travel medicine
Desirable
Spirometry
Essential
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Essential
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Desirable
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Desirable
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Essential
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Essential
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Essential
Good interpersonal skills
Essential
Problem solving and analytical skills
Essential
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Strong IT skills
Essential
Clear, polite telephone manner
Personal qualities
Essential
Polite and confident
Essential
Flexible and co-operative
Essential
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Essential
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Essential
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the
patient
Essential
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Essential
Motivated, forward thinker
Essential
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and
effectively, interpreting data as required
Essential
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Essential
Effectively utilise resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
Experience of chronic disease management
Essential
Experience of working autonomously
Desirable
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Essential
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
Essential
ECGs
Essential
Venepuncture
Essential
New patient medicals
Essential
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising
patients accordingly
Essential
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Essential
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Essential
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Essential
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to
refer to GPs
Essential
Chaperone procedure
Essential
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Essential
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Desirable
Chronic disease management in [list as appropriate]
Desirable
Travel medicine
Desirable
Spirometry
Essential
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Essential
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Desirable
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Desirable
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Essential
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Essential
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Essential
Good interpersonal skills
Essential
Problem solving and analytical skills
Essential
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Strong IT skills
Essential
Clear, polite telephone manner
Personal qualities
Essential
Polite and confident
Essential
Flexible and co-operative
Essential
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Essential
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Essential
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the
patient
Essential
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Essential
Motivated, forward thinker
Essential
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and
effectively, interpreting data as required
Essential
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Essential
Effectively utilise resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
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).