Job summary
Peterloo Medical Centre is a 9500 patient practice in Middleton looking to recruit a part time Practice Nurse.
We are located close to the town centre, and the motorway network.
You will work with a hands on GP surgery team, all of whom are friendly, supportive and approachable. You will have a lead GP Partner over the Nursing staff for support also.
We have high QOF Scores, we are a Gold LGBTQ Award Practice, we are an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice, and we participate in Research Trials within the Practice.
This role with have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model of Practice Nursing, carrying out Face to Face and Telephone reviews in Practice, and also working from home carrying out Telephone reviews and QoF administration.
We are highly committed to the development of our staff and there will be opportunities to develop in your role.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties, but this is a standard Practice Nurse role and duties will be commensurate with that role including Imms and Vaccs, Chronic Disease Reviews, Health Promotion, Contraceptive checks etc.
About us
Peterloo Medical Centre is a well-established 9500 patient practice in Middleton. We are close to the town centre and motorway networks. We have private parking for staff and are well located for a commute.
We have five GP Partners and two salaried GPs. We are also a training practice and have GPST2 and GPST3 doctors here all year round.
All of the GPs are supportive, entheusiatic and commited to the practice. All departments in the practice have a lead GP Partner to support and guide them.We believe in training and development of our own staff and upskilling staff wherever possible.
You will be part of a nursing team which consists of one other Practice Nurse, a Trainee Nurse Associate, a Healthcare Assistant, and a Trainee Higher Level Healthcare Assistant. You will report directly to the Nursing Lead GP / Practice Manager whilst also self-managing your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Primary Responsibilities
To provide a clinically effective practice nursing service to address the health needs of the practice population
To assess, plan and provide healthcare and nursing services to the practice patients ensuring they are effective, relevant and of a high standard in providing optimum levels of care. Services provided to include:
- Management of patients with Long Term Conditions
- Provision of contraceptive advice and assist GPs with contraceptive services
- Cervical screening
- Spirometry/Reversibility and ECG Testing when required
- Administering child immunisations
- Suture removal /. redressing following minor surgery performed in the practice
- Administering travel vaccines and offering travel healthcare advice
- Administering gonadorelin analogue treatment, including provision of Zoladex and Prostap
- Provision of ring pessary services
To work towards acheiving targets laid down in the Quality and Outcomes Framework / Core Plus / IIF
To be involved in the development of care guidelines / protocols in collaboration with the GPs for use in practice
Requesting of pathology services and processing of pathology results as required
Participation in seasonal clinics such as influenza vaccine / Child influenza programmes
Other Duties
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the EMIS system using agreed templates and snomed codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation assosicateed with patient health care
To collect data and participate in regular practice audit and reseatch projects
to maintain own annual registration with NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
To ensure own revalidation is completed on time to continue smooth working practice
To check and restock the Emergency Drugs boxes within the practice on a weekly basis
To carry out Infection control spot checks throughout the year, and in liaison with the Practice Manager complete an annual Infection Control audit reporting any issues highlighted througout the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Primary Responsibilities
To provide a clinically effective practice nursing service to address the health needs of the practice population
To assess, plan and provide healthcare and nursing services to the practice patients ensuring they are effective, relevant and of a high standard in providing optimum levels of care. Services provided to include:
- Management of patients with Long Term Conditions
- Provision of contraceptive advice and assist GPs with contraceptive services
- Cervical screening
- Spirometry/Reversibility and ECG Testing when required
- Administering child immunisations
- Suture removal /. redressing following minor surgery performed in the practice
- Administering travel vaccines and offering travel healthcare advice
- Administering gonadorelin analogue treatment, including provision of Zoladex and Prostap
- Provision of ring pessary services
To work towards acheiving targets laid down in the Quality and Outcomes Framework / Core Plus / IIF
To be involved in the development of care guidelines / protocols in collaboration with the GPs for use in practice
Requesting of pathology services and processing of pathology results as required
Participation in seasonal clinics such as influenza vaccine / Child influenza programmes
Other Duties
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the EMIS system using agreed templates and snomed codes
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation assosicateed with patient health care
To collect data and participate in regular practice audit and reseatch projects
to maintain own annual registration with NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
To ensure own revalidation is completed on time to continue smooth working practice
To check and restock the Emergency Drugs boxes within the practice on a weekly basis
To carry out Infection control spot checks throughout the year, and in liaison with the Practice Manager complete an annual Infection Control audit reporting any issues highlighted througout the year.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- or
- Registered Nurse Associate (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor of teaching qualification
- Post Graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse Prescriber
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience of Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of Infection Prevention and Control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
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
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working to work outside core hours if required
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced 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 / Nurse Associate
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and interpreting the results advising the patients accordingly
- Wound Care / Suture & Staple removal
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understand requirement for PGDs / PSDs and Associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Women's Health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood, travel)
- Chronic Disease Management
- Spirometry
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Ability to carry out both face to face and telephone reviews with patients
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work as both a team member and autonomously
Desirable
- Travel Medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues in the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, Polite telephone manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- or
- Registered Nurse Associate (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor of teaching qualification
- Post Graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse Prescriber
- Family Planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience of Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of Infection Prevention and Control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Practice Nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
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
Desirable
- Motivated, forward thinker
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working to work outside core hours if required
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced 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 / Nurse Associate
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- Requesting pathology tests and interpreting the results advising the patients accordingly
- Wound Care / Suture & Staple removal
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Understand requirement for PGDs / PSDs and Associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Women's Health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood, travel)
- Chronic Disease Management
- Spirometry
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Ability to carry out both face to face and telephone reviews with patients
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work as both a team member and autonomously
Desirable
- Travel Medicine
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues in the wider health arena
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, Polite telephone manner
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).
