Job summary
Are you a caring, enthusiastic and innovative nurse, passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based patient care?
Ordsall Health Surgery is a forward thinking and friendly training GP practice with approximately 12,000 patients. We are looking to recruit a motivated and approachable Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering high quality, evidence-based care to our patients
Experience with chronic disease management, women's health, child and adult immunisation and health promotion is desirable.
We welcome and encourage informal visits -please email to arrange.
Main duties of the job
- Delivering face to face and telephone patient care
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well being for our practice population
- Identify and manage preventative treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition
- Work closely with patients and multidisciplinary team members to monitor and treat long term conditions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
-Provide care for our patients with long term conditions such as diabetes, COPD, asthma and cardiovascular diseases
- Support patients and their families to make lifestyle changes that promote the best health outcomes
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical screening
- Support the provision of vaccination programmes for adults and children, including for those with travel health requirements.
- Provide care where needed as part of the practice home visit service
About us
Ordsall Health Surgery is an inner-city practice based in Salford, Greater Manchester. We are a training practice for GPs, medical and nursing students with a list size of approximately 12,000 patients.
Our established clinical team consists of 4 GP partners, 2 salaried GPs, 3 GP registrars, 3 Pharmacists, 2 Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate and a Health Care Assistant.
We pride ourselves on our supportive and nurturing working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of the post
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the practice population. This includes the delivery of evidence- based practice for patients with long term conditions and the provision of preventative healthcare. As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will demonstrate critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018), they will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policies and procedures, and provide nurse leadership and support as required.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with a known long-term condition, or those at risk of developing a long term condition.
- Work with the full MDT to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review patient needs and treatment holistically in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
Individualise care and involve patients in decisions to support the delivery of person-centred care
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support the care and review of patients in relation to asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, contraception, cervical cytology, adult and childhood immunisations, weight management, mental health and learning disabilities.
Work together to promote patients to live healthily and apply principles of self care
Provide care provision for housebound patients
A strong commitment to working within and promoting best practices in safeguarding both children and adults
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Maintain effective communication with practice colleagues and the wider primary and secondary care teams
Maintain confidentiality and GDPR requirements
Use a range of clinical information systems to record and communicate care planning, delivery and evaluation (e.g EMIS, Docman, Ardens, Clarity Teamnet, accurx)
Delivering a high quality service
- Work within infection control guidance and policy, ensuring safe care provision
- Work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC, ensuring maintenance of professional registration
- Provide care that is based on up to date evidence, following local and national policy and guidance, ensuring regular updates to ensure the best care outcomes
- Be part of practice clinical governance measures including audit, training, education and quality improvement
- Maintain accurate record keeping for care provided
- Complete all mandatory training packages as dictated by the practice and CCG requirements
Personal and People Development
- To assist with the support and training of student nurses and junior nursing team members, assessing competence against set standards as requested
- Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment for all, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from good practice
- Contribute the development and update of local policy, procedure, protocols and standards to ensure the best care for our patients
- Support and actively encourage the development of colleagues
- Participate in an annual and interim personal development review/appraisal
- Delegate appropriately to non-registered team members
- Work well with team members to develop high quality nursing care
- Work within the local PCN to assist in the delivery of PCN wide strategies and initiatives
- Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of the post
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the practice population. This includes the delivery of evidence- based practice for patients with long term conditions and the provision of preventative healthcare. As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will demonstrate critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018), they will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policies and procedures, and provide nurse leadership and support as required.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with a known long-term condition, or those at risk of developing a long term condition.
- Work with the full MDT to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review patient needs and treatment holistically in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
Individualise care and involve patients in decisions to support the delivery of person-centred care
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support the care and review of patients in relation to asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, contraception, cervical cytology, adult and childhood immunisations, weight management, mental health and learning disabilities.
Work together to promote patients to live healthily and apply principles of self care
Provide care provision for housebound patients
A strong commitment to working within and promoting best practices in safeguarding both children and adults
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Maintain effective communication with practice colleagues and the wider primary and secondary care teams
Maintain confidentiality and GDPR requirements
Use a range of clinical information systems to record and communicate care planning, delivery and evaluation (e.g EMIS, Docman, Ardens, Clarity Teamnet, accurx)
Delivering a high quality service
- Work within infection control guidance and policy, ensuring safe care provision
- Work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC, ensuring maintenance of professional registration
- Provide care that is based on up to date evidence, following local and national policy and guidance, ensuring regular updates to ensure the best care outcomes
- Be part of practice clinical governance measures including audit, training, education and quality improvement
- Maintain accurate record keeping for care provided
- Complete all mandatory training packages as dictated by the practice and CCG requirements
Personal and People Development
- To assist with the support and training of student nurses and junior nursing team members, assessing competence against set standards as requested
- Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment for all, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from good practice
- Contribute the development and update of local policy, procedure, protocols and standards to ensure the best care for our patients
- Support and actively encourage the development of colleagues
- Participate in an annual and interim personal development review/appraisal
- Delegate appropriately to non-registered team members
- Work well with team members to develop high quality nursing care
- Work within the local PCN to assist in the delivery of PCN wide strategies and initiatives
- Disseminate learning and information gained to other team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management training/qualifications (e.g. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD)
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in ECG taking and review
- Child/Adult Immunisation trained
- Qualified in contraceptive health
- Qualified and registered in cervical cytology
- Infection control for General Practice trained
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor training
- Basic life support trained
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times as per patient needs
- Enthusiastic to develop nursing skills and knowledge for General Practice
- Able to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to be reflective and review personal practice
- Works well with others
- Caring and approachable
- Open and honest
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patient information systems and basic IT systems
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Experience of working with patients with long term conditions with diverse needs
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018)
- Experience delivering person centred care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Experience and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
- Experience supporting student nurses
- Experience of EMIS web
- Experience of holistic assessment in Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of audit and clinical governance processes
- Experience of health promotion and public health initiatives
- Experience delivery screening and immunisation programmes
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- Chronic disease management training/qualifications (e.g. Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD)
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified in ECG taking and review
- Child/Adult Immunisation trained
- Qualified in contraceptive health
- Qualified and registered in cervical cytology
- Infection control for General Practice trained
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor training
- Basic life support trained
Additional
Essential
- Flexibility of working hours/ able to work at the desired times as per patient needs
- Enthusiastic to develop nursing skills and knowledge for General Practice
- Able to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to be reflective and review personal practice
- Works well with others
- Caring and approachable
- Open and honest
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patient information systems and basic IT systems
- Experience of team working
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Experience of working with patients with long term conditions with diverse needs
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2018)
- Experience delivering person centred care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in General Practice
- Experience and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
- Experience supporting student nurses
- Experience of EMIS web
- Experience of holistic assessment in Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of audit and clinical governance processes
- Experience of health promotion and public health initiatives
- Experience delivery screening and immunisation programmes
- Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines
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).
