Practice Nurse

Saltash Health Centre

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and committed team in Saltash in the beautiful East Cornwall area. In the summer of 2020 the new phase of our building has opened and we have plans to deliver care closer to home for patients, we expect there to be nurse development opportunities to meet these new service needs. We are also involved in research projects so there are a variety of opportunities for the right candidate. We are also part of an award winning Primary Care Network and are working closely with our neighbouring practices, we are committed to delivering student nurse placements and there will be an opportunity to be a supervisor/assessor to support this work. If you would like to find out more about our health centre and the role then please do not hesitate to contact Neil Parsons, Business Manager to find out more about the role and/or come and visit the health centre. Interview date 02/11/2020

Main duties of the job

We are looking for practice nurse skills in respiratory care for long term conditions, cytology, baby immunisations, travel, dressings and minor illness. We are interested in hearing from qualified practice nurses who may be interested in working with us?

Skills in all of the above areas are desirable, but we will invest in training for the right applicant if there are any skill gaps. Knowledge of SystmOne is an advantage, however full training will be given.

We have a number of hours to offer and are therefore interested to hear from candidates who are interested in working at the health centre.

About us

Saltash Health Centre is currently expanding both its workforce and building to meet the future needs of its Saltash population. Our friendly and committed multi-disciplinary practice consists of 7 GPs, Primary Care Paramedics, Nurses and Health Care Assistants, First Contact Physiotherapists, Mental Health Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacists and Social Prescribers. They are supported by a dedicated team of reception, administrative and secretarial staff, caring for over 12,000 patients.

You will be working as part of our nursing team including three practice nurses, three HCAs and two phlebotomists. The team has regular breaks, a regular nurse meeting and opportunity for education and learning. We are high QOF achievers.

Our health centre ethos is 'We will provide services that everyone can be proud of' we have a strong team culture and look forward to supporting new colleagues joining us.

Date posted

05 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A3649-20-3538

Job locations

Callington Road

Saltash

Cornwall

PL12 6DL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: PRACTICE NURSE

Hours of work: Part time hours

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per annum pro rata

Pay: Dependant on qualifications and experience

Organisation arrangements:

Clinically Accountable to: GPs

Managerially Accountable to: Strategic Business Manager

Professionally accountable to: GPs & NMC

Job Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to the practice population. Supported by the nurse manager within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, offering a holistic approach and focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health promotion and screening activities. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional Responsibilities

Participate directly in the delivery of primary care treatment and health and wellbeing services to the practice patient population.

Formulate reports as required for the practice.

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Clinical

Undertake chronic disease management including respiratory, diabetes and chronic heart disease as appropriate to the post holders level of training and experience, and in accordance with national and local guidelines.

Consulting for minor health problems through eConsult online consultation platform and obtaining prescriptions where necessary. The assessment team will always be available for advice and will see patients if necessary

Administer appropriate vaccines to adults and children according to up to date Department of Health guidelines including vaccinations for foreign travel

Family Planning advice and help including checking of IUCDs

Monitoring and care of post menopausal women including those taking HRT

Cervical cytology

Giving health promotion advice to patients during consultations as appropriate

Monitoring of long term conditions

Wound care / ulcer care

Removal of Sutures

Urinalysis

ECG recording

Blood Pressure measurements

Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture

Ear syringing

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Maintaining stocks of medicines, drugs, vaccines, dressings and equipment and re-ordering as necessary

Liaison with other agencies, including Acute and Community Trusts

Ensure consultations and information are recorded in the computer records as appropriate

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines

Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Doppler and compression bandaging

Scope:

Your key responsibility is to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the health care team in a range of varied work activities described above. It is essential that you have a pleasant manner, are calm and have good interpersonal skills. A flexible approach is encouraged and you will be expected to work as part of the team.

Confidentiality:

All employees of Saltash Health Centre are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Saltash Health Centre policies.

Health & Safety:

All employees of Saltash Health Centre have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Registered Health Professional

All employees of Saltash Health Centre who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of Saltash Health Centre that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

Records Management

As an employee of Saltash Health Centre, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your work within the organisation (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. All such records are considered public records, and you have a legal duty of confidence to service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: PRACTICE NURSE

Hours of work: Part time hours

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per annum pro rata

Pay: Dependant on qualifications and experience

Organisation arrangements:

Clinically Accountable to: GPs

Managerially Accountable to: Strategic Business Manager

Professionally accountable to: GPs & NMC

Job Purpose:

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to the practice population. Supported by the nurse manager within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, offering a holistic approach and focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health promotion and screening activities. The post holder will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Professional Responsibilities

Participate directly in the delivery of primary care treatment and health and wellbeing services to the practice patient population.

Formulate reports as required for the practice.

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Clinical

Undertake chronic disease management including respiratory, diabetes and chronic heart disease as appropriate to the post holders level of training and experience, and in accordance with national and local guidelines.

Consulting for minor health problems through eConsult online consultation platform and obtaining prescriptions where necessary. The assessment team will always be available for advice and will see patients if necessary

Administer appropriate vaccines to adults and children according to up to date Department of Health guidelines including vaccinations for foreign travel

Family Planning advice and help including checking of IUCDs

Monitoring and care of post menopausal women including those taking HRT

Cervical cytology

Giving health promotion advice to patients during consultations as appropriate

Monitoring of long term conditions

Wound care / ulcer care

Removal of Sutures

Urinalysis

ECG recording

Blood Pressure measurements

Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry

Venepuncture

Ear syringing

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Maintaining stocks of medicines, drugs, vaccines, dressings and equipment and re-ordering as necessary

Liaison with other agencies, including Acute and Community Trusts

Ensure consultations and information are recorded in the computer records as appropriate

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines

Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Doppler and compression bandaging

Scope:

Your key responsibility is to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the health care team in a range of varied work activities described above. It is essential that you have a pleasant manner, are calm and have good interpersonal skills. A flexible approach is encouraged and you will be expected to work as part of the team.

Confidentiality:

All employees of Saltash Health Centre are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Saltash Health Centre policies.

Health & Safety:

All employees of Saltash Health Centre have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members

Communicate effectively with patients and carers

Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance

Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work

Participate in audit where appropriate

Registered Health Professional

All employees of Saltash Health Centre who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

Risk Management

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of Saltash Health Centre that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

Records Management

As an employee of Saltash Health Centre, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your work within the organisation (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. All such records are considered public records, and you have a legal duty of confidence to service users.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice experience

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Approachable and motivated
  • Flexible and Efficient
  • Committed to team working
  • Able to cope with pressure from patients and doctors
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Flexibility of working hours / able to work at the desired times

Desirable

  • Ability to cope with distressing information
  • Leadership skills
  • Management experience

Knowledge & skills

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of further training or willingness to undertake
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Evidence of experience in the treatment of Chronic disease e.g respiratory

Desirable

  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
  • Knowledge of current issues pertinent to Practice Nursing
  • Evidence of experience of the treatment of Minor illness

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised nursing qualification to diploma level or above

Desirable

  • Respiratory qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice experience

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Approachable and motivated
  • Flexible and Efficient
  • Committed to team working
  • Able to cope with pressure from patients and doctors
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
  • Flexibility of working hours / able to work at the desired times

Desirable

  • Ability to cope with distressing information
  • Leadership skills
  • Management experience

Knowledge & skills

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of further training or willingness to undertake
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good IT skills
  • Evidence of experience in the treatment of Chronic disease e.g respiratory

Desirable

  • A demonstrable commitment to professional development
  • Knowledge of current issues pertinent to Practice Nursing
  • Evidence of experience of the treatment of Minor illness

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised nursing qualification to diploma level or above

Desirable

  • Respiratory qualification

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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

Saltash Health Centre

Address

Callington Road

Saltash

Cornwall

PL12 6DL


Employer's website

https://www.saltashhealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Saltash Health Centre

Address

Callington Road

Saltash

Cornwall

PL12 6DL


Employer's website

https://www.saltashhealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Neil Parsons

neilparsons@nhs.net

07708238751

Date posted

05 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

A3649-20-3538

Job locations

Callington Road

Saltash

Cornwall

PL12 6DL


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