Job summary
Are you newly qualified, or an
experienced Practice Nurse or Nurse looking for an exciting career change? If
so, Haxby Group want to hear from you.
We are looking to recruit
enthusiastic, passionate, and caring nurse professionals to join our
innovative, forward thinking, and supportive team. The post holder will be
highly motivated and a good team player who will provide skilled nursing care
to a safe and high professional standard for our practice population.
A leading provider of primary
care services across three cities, we pride ourselves on a supportive and
friendly approach to all team members. As host for the Humber and North
Yorkshire training hub we have an established reputation in proactive career
development. Becoming part of the Haxby team, you will receive a competitive
benefit package including ongoing personal development and training
opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Supported by experienced
nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of
their role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long
term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work
collaboratively to meet the needs of patients, ensuring the highest standards
of care and supporting the delivery of policy and procedures. The post-holder
will assist in the provision of patient care at all Haxby Group sites or
establishments.
The post-holder must work at
all times within their own competence and professional code of conduct as
regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
It is expected that the
post-holder will fully utilise all opportunities for learning under the
guidance of the nursing and practice leadership team and will demonstrate
evidence of professional development and increasing responsibility for patient
care and related duties.
You must work at all times
within your own competence and use your own judgement, knowledge and common sense
in your day to day activities.
About us
We are a leading primary care
organisation that delivers high quality care from GP practices in York, Hull
and Scarborough. Innovative and committed, we are at the forefront of
developments within our field. We are well organised and deliver high quality
care with a range of friendly and supportive staff.
Selection for Interview
process
If you are applying through
NHS Jobs, you will notice you are asked if you would like a guaranteed interview
as part of the Two Tick disability scheme. Whilst this is an admirable
government initiative, please be aware we are not signed up to this scheme.
This is a question on the NHS jobs application form which is outside of our own
control. Our own process ensures we consider candidates on the merit of their
application only and we do not ask any questions regarding a disability as part
of our selection process
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and wellbeing and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible
- Offer health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment, which may include:
- BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status
- Breast health awareness - Cervical screening - New patient checks
- Well man/woman checks
- Advice for healthy eating, exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking
- Perform routine nursing tasks such as
- Venepuncture
- Recording ECG
- Spirometry
- Chaperoning and assisting patients
- Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Promote and assist in the provision of evidence-based care for patients presenting with minor illnesses within own competence
- Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation
- Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
- Assist in the provision of treatment plans to meet family planning needs
- Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards, and legislation
- Assist in the provision of minor surgery and other surgical procedures that are carried out within Haxby Group
- Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems
- Delegate aspects of care as appropriate
- Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment, reporting to Nurse Manager as required
Other responsibilities:
- Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Haxby Group protocol
- Use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense
- Follow agreed protocols, referring to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Follow local and national Infection Control guidelines
- Demonstrate awareness of statutory and local child protection procedures, including systems of referral
- Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
- Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
- Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
- Facilitate change
- Demonstrate pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
- Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as nurse
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care to improve health and wellbeing and meet the healthcare needs of individuals and groups
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Enable patients, families and carers to develop their knowledge and understanding about their health and well-being and be as self-managing as possible
- Offer health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment, which may include:
- BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status
- Breast health awareness - Cervical screening - New patient checks
- Well man/woman checks
- Advice for healthy eating, exercise, alcohol consumption and smoking
- Perform routine nursing tasks such as
- Venepuncture
- Recording ECG
- Spirometry
- Chaperoning and assisting patients
- Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Promote and assist in the provision of evidence-based care for patients presenting with minor illnesses within own competence
- Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and administer vaccines according to current guidelines and legislation
- Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
- Assist in the provision of treatment plans to meet family planning needs
- Administer and monitor medication consistent with protocols, standards, and legislation
- Assist in the provision of minor surgery and other surgical procedures that are carried out within Haxby Group
- Assist in the provision of nursing care within the context of primary care for patients with mental health problems
- Delegate aspects of care as appropriate
- Monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment, reporting to Nurse Manager as required
Other responsibilities:
- Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the professional code of conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation and records utilising I.T. as appropriate and in accordance with Haxby Group protocol
- Use own judgement, resourcefulness, and common sense
- Follow agreed protocols, referring to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
- Follow local and national Infection Control guidelines
- Demonstrate awareness of statutory and local child protection procedures, including systems of referral
- Contribute to achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as the QOF and other agreed Key Performance Indicator targets
- Attend in-house governance, educational and staff meetings as appropriate
- Assist with the training of other staff members and also with the education of doctors, nurses and other health professionals in training as appropriate
- Facilitate change
- Demonstrate pro-active engagement with the practice population and wider community to promote healthy living and encourage uptake of services. This may include visits to local schools, community centres and other groups as necessary
- Undertake additional tasks as required within your general role as nurse
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Reliable.
- Flexible.
- Excellent attendance record.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as team player
- Initiative and drive
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and positive
- Empathetic, honest, caring
- Adaptable and forward looking
- Enthusiastic and energetic
- Diplomatic and considered
- Hard working, willing and flexible
- Observance of strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
Knowledge / Qualifications / Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Relevant nursing/health degree.
- Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Practice Nurse.
- Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Additional post-registration qualification
- Recognised cervical screening qualification.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
- Clinical skills - vaccination, wound care, ear care, venepuncture, recording ECGs, spirometry
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
Competencies / Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Gets on well with people at all levels.
- Ability to listen and empathise.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
- Practice nursing or other community nursing experience.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
- First contact care.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
- Experience of audit.
Person Specification
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake the requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Reliable.
- Flexible.
- Excellent attendance record.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as team player
- Initiative and drive
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Self-motivated and positive
- Empathetic, honest, caring
- Adaptable and forward looking
- Enthusiastic and energetic
- Diplomatic and considered
- Hard working, willing and flexible
- Observance of strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
Knowledge / Qualifications / Skills
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Relevant nursing/health degree.
- Aware of accountability of own role and that required of a Practice Nurse.
- Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Keyboard skills.
Desirable
- Additional post-registration qualification
- Recognised cervical screening qualification.
- Mentor/teaching qualification.
- Clinical skills - vaccination, wound care, ear care, venepuncture, recording ECGs, spirometry
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
Competencies / Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Gets on well with people at all levels.
- Ability to listen and empathise.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development.
- Practice nursing or other community nursing experience.
- Evidence of working autonomously, with some support and supervision.
- First contact care.
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Desirable
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience of GP Clinical IT systems.
- Experience of audit.
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).
