Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

The Pendle Medical Partnership

Job Description

Experienced Practice Nurse

Job Title Practice Nurse

GradeRange similar to agenda for change levels 5 - 7, depending on clinical experience and qualifications

Hours 25-28 hours

Accountable toLead GP

Line Manager Mark LunneyBusiness Manager

Job Summary

To deliver high quality primary health care services for patients within the practice. You will be an experienced practice nurse that works to undertake all nursing care in accordance with NMC. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to promote a high standard of health and well-being amongst the patient population.

Responsibilities

1. Assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals and groups in the practice population, managing own caseload.

2. Meeting all necessary QOF targets and maintaining accurate records.

3. Manage care programme for patients with acute and chronic diseases including groups such as; Diabetes, Womens Health, CHD, Asthma, COPD and Hypertension.

4. To provide general nursing care on the assessment and management of minor ailments/illness and general health problems. This includes support of HCA/phlebotomist role with blood tests, ECGs, blood pressure checks, new patient checks, 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, stock control.

5. To be responsible for the review and implementation of infection control measures.

6. To be responsible for the planning, revision and implementation of all vaccination and immunisation services adult and childhood service, including flu and travel.

7. To contribute to the development and review of practice protocols.

8. To implement, support and manage specific public health/health care projects, e.g. Flu campaign, Hib vaccination, Smoking Cessation.

9. Develop, implement and manage health promotion clinics.

10. To work as part of the practice nursing team to ensure that the whole population within our area is given the highest level of care.

11. Support practice development plans and other local and national initiatives

12. To contribute to research and audit as required

13. To provide holiday cover for other practice nurses as required

14. To attend staff meetings as requested by the practice manager.

15. To undertake any other duties within the professional and general competence of the post holder, as required by the practice manager or clinical lead GP.

General duties

- To provide a high standard of care for the practice population within the practice policies, procedures and guidelines.

- To assist the practice team in achieving the nationally agreed targets for health as agreed in the GMS contract Quality and Outcomes Framework and local Quality Framework.

- To communicate effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary Team.

- To apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

- To attend meetings as required, both within and outside the Practice

- To participate in all mandatory training as required

- To take part in annual appraisal, and ensure professional knowledge and skills are up-to-date

- To take care of own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by your own act or omission.

- To maintain a caring environment through the support of colleagues

Safeguarding

- To ensure current training requirements in relation to Safeguarding are up-to-date, and to consider aspects of Safeguarding throughout all elements of working practices.

- To ensure that any safeguarding concerns are reported to the GP Safeguarding Lead, or their Deputy, within the practice.

Equality and diversity

- To support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:-

- Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Confidentiality

Subject to the necessary sharing of information with other health professionals with the consent of the patient, you are required to preserve the absolute confidentiality of the affairs of patients and all matters connected with the medical affairs of the Practice, and this obligation shall continue in perpetuity.

Disclosures of confidential information, or disclosures of any data of a personal nature, can result in prosecution for an offence under the Data Protection Act 1998, or an action for civil damages under the same Act, in addition to any disciplinary action taken by the Surgery, which may include dismissal.

The tasks outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list, but an indication of the nature of the work to be carried out by the post holder, particularly as information requirements, and methods of service delivery are changing rapidly.

Personal qualities

Essential

• Self motivation
• Assertiveness
• Capacity to manage a demanding workload
• Corporate loyalty and behaviour
• Adherence to no smoking policy
• Available to work flexibly
• Able to drive and have access to car for business purposes

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in primary care.
• Previous Practice Nurse role.
• Experience of managing long term conditions
• Experience in infection prevention and control measures

Desirable

• Broader experience of working in primary care
• Experience in women's health (cytology, contraception etc)
• Experience in administering childhood vaccinations

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Develop good working relationships
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary Teams
• Perform reviews and audits
• Data Collection skills
• Accurate note keeping
• Ability to prioritise
• Able to contribute to practice policies, standards and guidance
• Time management
• To maintain principles of confidentiality
• Awareness of current developments in the NHS and primary care, provision of secondary care, location of services, referral pathways

Desirable

• Emis Web experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Further development of knowledge in chronic disease management e.g. diabetes or respiratory disease

Desirable

• Further development of knowledge in chronic disease management

Personal

Essential

• Self motivation
• Assertiveness
• Capacity to manage a demanding workload
• Corporate loyalty and behaviour
• Adherence to no smoking policy
• Available to work flexibly
• Able to drive and have access to a car for business purposes

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).