Job summary
The Meads is a friendly and innovative practice situated in a new purpose-built medical centre in Sittingbourne. With a fast growing list of over 10,000 patients we are looking for a Practice Nurse to join us and take forward our plans for expansion whilst maintaining our reputation for patient-centred services. The practice plays a lead role in the local nurse mentorship programme with a record of promoting staff development among its multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is the delivery of general practice nursing interventions for patients with long-term conditions and implementation of health prevention programmes. We would welcome applications from experienced nurses looking for the opportunity to develop their specialist knowledge in a supportive environment
About us
You will join a team of 2 practice nurses to support our friendly multi-disciplinary team comprising GPs, ANPs, and clinical pharmacist, and work closely alongside our wider nursing team of two healthcare assistants and a phlebotomist. Clinicians are supported in wide range of tasks by our excellent administrative and secretarial teams.
Date posted
01 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A3323-24-0001
Job locations
29 Quartz Way
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 5AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
POSITION: GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE
HOURS OF DUTY: Full or Part-time by arrangement
RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Practice Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Lead Practice Nurse
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by other nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Able to triage by telephone and refer appropriately
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care
Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework [NSF] for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
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
Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders
Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others
Delivering a Quality Service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC]
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence [NICE] guidelines and evidence-based care
Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
Personal and People Development
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of GPN services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority
Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to own practice
Keep up-to-date with new developments locally and nationally identifying those that will enhance the teams work
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance [e.g. patient advice and liaison service PALS] and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate
Promote the role of the GPN in the provision of care
Team Working
Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties
Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice
Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care
Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team
Management of Risk
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measure are in place to protect staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Undertake mandatory and statutory training
Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice
Utilising Information
Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes about patients in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Manage information searches using the internet and Mentor databases, for examples, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition
Understand own and others responsibility to the individual organisation regarding the Freedom of Information Act
Learning and Development
Disseminate learning and information gains to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information
Provide an educational role to patients, carers , families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality and Diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Job description
Job responsibilities
POSITION: GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE
HOURS OF DUTY: Full or Part-time by arrangement
RESPONSIBLE TO: Lead Practice Nurse
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Lead Practice Nurse
JOB SUMMARY
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by other nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Able to triage by telephone and refer appropriately
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care
Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework [NSF] for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Communication
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
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
Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
Estimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment and with external stakeholders
Act as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others
Delivering a Quality Service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC]
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence [NICE] guidelines and evidence-based care
Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities
Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and the team, implementing improvements where required
In partnership with other clinical teams, collaborate on improving the quality of health care, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Participate in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as appropriate
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance
Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
Personal and People Development
Take responsibility for own development, learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
Support the development of others in order to maximise potential
Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice
Understand own responsibilities and accountability in the delivery of GPN services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority
Participate in planning and implementing changes within the area of care and responsibility
Contribute and participate in the development of local guidelines, protocols and standards
Critically evaluate and review innovations and developments that are relevant to own practice
Keep up-to-date with new developments locally and nationally identifying those that will enhance the teams work
Ensure awareness of sources of support and guidance [e.g. patient advice and liaison service PALS] and provide information in an acceptable format to all patients, recognising any difficulties and referring where appropriate
Promote the role of the GPN in the provision of care
Team Working
Understand own role and scope in the organisation and identify how this may develop over time
Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working
Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties
Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice
Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice
Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery
Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care
Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team
Management of Risk
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measure are in place to protect staff and patients
Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Undertake mandatory and statutory training
Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines
Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all
Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice
Utilising Information
Use technology as an aid to management in planning, implementation and monitoring, presenting and communicating information
Review and process data using accurate Read codes about patients in order to ensure easy and accurate retrieval for monitoring and audit processes
Manage information searches using the internet and Mentor databases, for examples, the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition
Understand own and others responsibility to the individual organisation regarding the Freedom of Information Act
Learning and Development
Disseminate learning and information gains to other team members in order to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate
Make effective use of learning opportunities within and outside the workplace, evaluating their effectiveness and feeding back relevant information
Provide an educational role to patients, carers , families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning
Equality and Diversity
Identify patterns of discrimination, take action to overcome this, and promote diversity and quality of opportunity
Support people who need assistance in exercising their rights
Monitor and evaluate adherence to local chaperoning policies
Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity
Accept the rights of individuals to choose their care providers, participate in care and refuse care. Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Cervical cytology training/qualification
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Practice Nurse qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous general practice experience
- Long-term conditions and vaccinations / immunisations experience
- Evidence of good, reflective practice
- Ability to accurately maintain patients electronic records
- Ability to be self directed and work on own initiative as well as working within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate and apply up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Competent and confident in the use of IT
- Ability to develop local and national guidelines and protocols
- Ability to conduct telephone triage/consultations
Desirable
- Health promotion
- Awareness of professional nursing issues within general practice
- Management of minor ailments
- Experience of using EMIS Web
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt to change
- Confident in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations with staff and patients
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Willingness to provide additional cover if required
- Organisational ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Committed to own professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Cervical cytology training/qualification
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Practice Nurse qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous general practice experience
- Long-term conditions and vaccinations / immunisations experience
- Evidence of good, reflective practice
- Ability to accurately maintain patients electronic records
- Ability to be self directed and work on own initiative as well as working within a team.
- Ability to demonstrate and apply up-to-date clinical knowledge
- Competent and confident in the use of IT
- Ability to develop local and national guidelines and protocols
- Ability to conduct telephone triage/consultations
Desirable
- Health promotion
- Awareness of professional nursing issues within general practice
- Management of minor ailments
- Experience of using EMIS Web
Personal qualities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to adapt to change
- Confident in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations with staff and patients
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Willingness to provide additional cover if required
- Organisational ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Committed to own professional development
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Meads Medical Practice Limited
Address
29 Quartz Way
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 5AA
Employer's website
https://www.saffronwayhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx?p=G82634 (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Meads Medical Practice Limited
Address
29 Quartz Way
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 5AA
Employer's website
https://www.saffronwayhealthcentre.co.uk/index.aspx?p=G82634 (Opens in a new tab)
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Date posted
01 October 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A3323-24-0001
Job locations
29 Quartz Way
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 5AA
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