Job summary
Are you a self-motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable individual? Ireland Wood and Horsforth Medical Practice are seeking a full-time Practice Nurse. Previous GP practice experience is desirable.
We are a multidisciplinary practice that includes GP's, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists and Physiotherapists.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is
responsible for working as a member of the Nursing Team in all aspects of their
clinical and administrative activities, both in the surgeries and patients
homes. Together with the administrative team, they will ensure that
the interactions between patients and other visitors to the practice and practice team are to the standards agreed.
The post-holder will be required to work across both sites.
To be fully proficient in Chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews, wound care including compression, as well as other general treatment room duties.
About us
We are a friendly, hard working team working in a modern building in Leeds.
Full time equivalent annual leave entitlement is five weeks, plus eight bank holidays per annum. The Practice also runs the NHS contributory pension scheme and a salary sacrifice car scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assesses the nursing needs of patients and provides a quality nursing service based on research evidence and practice within NMC guidelines
- Provides appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with the GP, Nurse Practitioner, or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policy, guidelines, and protocol
- Provides care to those patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, and COPD, in addition to undertaking screening activities such as cervical cytology
- Refers patients to other medical and nursing colleagues where appropriate
- Manages computerised patient notes in the process of assessment of need and delivery of care. Evaluates the outcome of that care and makes changes to the care plan for individual patients
- Assists patients in their usage of practice equipment and the collection of specimens
- Assists with a training and induction plan in liaison with Senior Nurse for the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) and on-going guidance and direction in the day-to-day duties of the HCA.
- Monitors, contributes, and implements evidence-based guidelines within clinical practice with the emphasis on a nursing and holistic approach
- Implement, monitor and evaluate all NICE guidance within the practice
- Nursing duties involved are shown in the appendix. This is not an exhaustive list and will be adapted to reflect the needs of patients together with national and local policies e.g. Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Act as chaperone support if required by doctors/nurses
- Receive and transmit information on the telephone to the agreed practice standard, with particular reference to confidentiality.
- Adherence to the requirements of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Undertakes other clinical activities identified by
the GPs and Senior Nurse in accordance with written protocols.
- Undertakes any training identified as appropriate
to the grade.
- Identifies personal training needs and discuss them
with the HR & Operations Manager.
- Contributes to the development of practice
protocols, monitors and evaluates the implementation of practice
protocols.
- Has the opportunity to be the lead person in
mutually identified clinical areas/topics.
- Conducts audit of nursing care where appropriate
and evaluates the outcomes of nursing activity
- Maintains a personal portfolio.
- Organise their own work schedule within the
constraints agreed by the GPs and Practice Manager.
- Keep up to date on nursing developments and changes.
- Be receptive and open to the implementation of new
ideas and the change process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assesses the nursing needs of patients and provides a quality nursing service based on research evidence and practice within NMC guidelines
- Provides appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with the GP, Nurse Practitioner, or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policy, guidelines, and protocol
- Provides care to those patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, and COPD, in addition to undertaking screening activities such as cervical cytology
- Refers patients to other medical and nursing colleagues where appropriate
- Manages computerised patient notes in the process of assessment of need and delivery of care. Evaluates the outcome of that care and makes changes to the care plan for individual patients
- Assists patients in their usage of practice equipment and the collection of specimens
- Assists with a training and induction plan in liaison with Senior Nurse for the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) and on-going guidance and direction in the day-to-day duties of the HCA.
- Monitors, contributes, and implements evidence-based guidelines within clinical practice with the emphasis on a nursing and holistic approach
- Implement, monitor and evaluate all NICE guidance within the practice
- Nursing duties involved are shown in the appendix. This is not an exhaustive list and will be adapted to reflect the needs of patients together with national and local policies e.g. Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Act as chaperone support if required by doctors/nurses
- Receive and transmit information on the telephone to the agreed practice standard, with particular reference to confidentiality.
- Adherence to the requirements of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
- Undertakes other clinical activities identified by
the GPs and Senior Nurse in accordance with written protocols.
- Undertakes any training identified as appropriate
to the grade.
- Identifies personal training needs and discuss them
with the HR & Operations Manager.
- Contributes to the development of practice
protocols, monitors and evaluates the implementation of practice
protocols.
- Has the opportunity to be the lead person in
mutually identified clinical areas/topics.
- Conducts audit of nursing care where appropriate
and evaluates the outcomes of nursing activity
- Maintains a personal portfolio.
- Organise their own work schedule within the
constraints agreed by the GPs and Practice Manager.
- Keep up to date on nursing developments and changes.
- Be receptive and open to the implementation of new
ideas and the change process.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Understanding and experience of multi-professional working
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills computer and keyboard literate
- Time management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GP environment
- Previous practice nurse experience
- Knowledge of chronic disease management e.g. diabetes, asthma and COPD
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- RGN
- NMC
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
- Chronic Disease Management, e.g Diabetes, Asthma, COPD
Attitudes and Behaviours
Essential
- Full understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Able to work flexibly when required
- Willing and able to take part in all mandatory and professional training/development
- Punctuality - timekeeping
- Adaptability
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative
- Understanding and experience of multi-professional working
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills computer and keyboard literate
- Time management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of the team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a GP environment
- Previous practice nurse experience
- Knowledge of chronic disease management e.g. diabetes, asthma and COPD
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing Degree/Diploma
- RGN
- NMC
Desirable
- Phlebotomy
- Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
- Chronic Disease Management, e.g Diabetes, Asthma, COPD
Attitudes and Behaviours
Essential
- Full understanding of the need for confidentiality
- Able to work flexibly when required
- Willing and able to take part in all mandatory and professional training/development
- Punctuality - timekeeping
- Adaptability
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).
