Job summary
Kidderminster Medical Centre are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to be responsible for undertaking a range of nursing assessments and provide
appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice
policy, protocols etc.
The ideal candidate will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in
identifying practice population needs. Chronic
Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of
our Health Care Assistants.
Main duties of the job
Undertake wound
care/ management/dressing techniques. Leg ulcer
management, dopplers and compression bandaging.
Administer
adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or
Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of
vaccines and drugs.
Provide an
adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions
- following appropriate training if required.
Apply infection
control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens,
disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages
and report and treat sharps injuries.
Undertake first
aid and management of emergencies, e.g., burns, haemorrhage,
hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Apply infection
control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens,
disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages
and report and treat sharps injuries.
About us
Wyre Forest Health Partnership:one successful and ambitious health partnership working at scale together to provide high quality innovative patient care, delivered by a valued and respected team.
WFHP has been operating since December 2014 as a single Partnership, operating out of 5 surgeries, 3 are purpose built. We operate at scale and are at the forefront of primary care delivery in how we organise ourselves, having management and leverage for a large number of primary care employees (c250 people & c50 GPs). We also look after c 72 000 patients. We have a very strong quality improvement ethic, and are always looking to improve.
WFHP is working towards the NHS goals to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. We actively encourage new staff to take an interest in this and build sustainable practice into their roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide
appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice
policy, protocols etc.
Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in
identifying practice population needs. Chronic
Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of
our Health Care Assistants.
Respiratory knowledge or willing to undertake training in this area.
Knowledge
of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and an understanding of LES/DES is desirable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide
appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice
policy, protocols etc.
Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in
identifying practice population needs. Chronic
Disease management is an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of
our Health Care Assistants.
Respiratory knowledge or willing to undertake training in this area.
Knowledge
of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and an understanding of LES/DES is desirable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Desirable
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year recent primary and community nursing experience
- Management of long-term conditions
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols
Desirable
- Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- INR trained
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
Desirable
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Awareness of local and national health policy.
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.
- Basic IT skills.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care.
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle .
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Clinical supervision training and experience
Desirable
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Mentor/teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
- At least 1 year recent primary and community nursing experience
- Management of long-term conditions
- Involvement in implementing and using protocols
Desirable
- Participation in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
- INR trained
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service.
- Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care.
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy.
Desirable
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area.
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
- Awareness of local and national health policy.
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.
- Basic IT skills.
Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care.
- Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle .
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families.
- Negotiation and conflict management skills.
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
