Job summary
We are offering an opportunity to join a
well-established team of nurses and GPs as a Practice Nurse.
We are a friendly, innovative practice, rated as Outstanding practice by
the Care Quality Commission and have a focus on delivery of the highest quality
of care for our patients.
We are looking for an innovative
team player to join our busy nursing team, who can contribute to and influence
the development of nursing services provided within primary care.The
post is for a fully qualified Practice Nurse, previous experience is a
must. You will be fully supported by a team of GPs, Advanced
Clinical Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Treatment Room Nurses, Health Care
Assistants and management and administration staff. The role will encompass
chronic disease management, health promotion, family planning, cytology,
immunisation and wound care in line with local and national guidelines.
Informal enquiries and visits are welcomed, please contact Kelly
Mulliss, Nurse Manager on 01773 309030 or by email to:kelly.mulliss@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The postholder willwork as part of the
practice team to facilitate the provision of nursing services and to implement
care for patients.
The main focus of the role
will be the monitoring and management of long term conditions for patients
under the indirect supervision of the nurse manager. You may also be
required to carry out other nursing procedures, technical measurements, investigations,
immunisations and wound care as the demands of the service require.
About us
We are a large, supportive, friendly and innovative practice, with a focus on
the highest quality of care for our patients. We are rated as an outstanding practice by the Care
Quality Commission
Situated in a semi-rural
community, close to the Peak District we have 17,026 patients, we provide
services over 3 sites and utilise the clinical system SystmOne. We are a training practice for Trainee GPs, medical
students and student nurses. We are a pro-active and innovative practice and
this role provides a great opportunity for you to make a difference through the
support you provide to the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle Duties
Management of Health and Illness
- Assess patients health needs and develop care plans to meet their needs.
- Take part in the screening for, maintenance of and treatment for all long-term conditions according to the protocols of the practice, referring to other health professionals as appropriate.
- Actively engage patients and carers in the management of health problems and actions to improve health by providing health education and support according to practice and national guidelines e.g. chronic disease management, obesity management, smoking cessation, travel health advice.
- Undertake nursing procedures.
- Administer and monitor medication including issue of medication within Patient Group Directions and according to individual prescription instructions e.g. Zoladex, Myocrisin, Rheumatology drug monitoring.
Management of Nursing Procedures
In conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the following areas:
- Wound care
- Venepuncture
- Immunisations for adults and children
- Investigations as instructed by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g. vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests.
- Assisting with minor operations and intrauterine device fitting, supporting patients, preparing and disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up.
Health Screening
- In conjunction with other team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within the practice team e.g. hypertension screening, contraceptive screening checks, Cervical screening, Chronic Disease Management in Diabetes, COPD, CHD and Asthma.
Infection Control
- Ensure the practice infection control policy is adhered to in own work area in treatment room areas and when using equipment.
Stock Control
- In conjunction with other nurse team members be responsible for clinical stock ordering, maintenance of clinical equipment and emergency drug stocks.
Communication and Teamwork
- Communicate within the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies referring patients and carers as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records of clinical activities.
- Undertake telephone consultations with patients within own competence.
- Refer patients to other team members in line with agreed protocols.
- Take part in Primary Health Care Team meetings and Nurse Team meetings.
Quality Improvement
- Use current evidence of clinical effectiveness to inform clinical practice.
- Collect data for audits and research and take part in the evaluation of audits and action planning.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and their evaluation within own work area.
Learning and Personal Development
- Act as mentor for nursing students and health care assistants within the practice and community setting.
- Participate in the practice appraisal scheme and clinical supervision.
- Develop a Personal Learning Plan under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
Accountability for Practice
The post holder will:
- Be accountable as a registered nurse for all areas of personal practice
- Manage self and others according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Accept delegated responsibility and inherent accountability for own practice as an autonomous practitioner.
- Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Staffa Health which may be amended from time to time. The use of these policies and procedures is implicit in the duties laid out.
- Identify and manage risks involved in work activities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle Duties
Management of Health and Illness
- Assess patients health needs and develop care plans to meet their needs.
- Take part in the screening for, maintenance of and treatment for all long-term conditions according to the protocols of the practice, referring to other health professionals as appropriate.
- Actively engage patients and carers in the management of health problems and actions to improve health by providing health education and support according to practice and national guidelines e.g. chronic disease management, obesity management, smoking cessation, travel health advice.
- Undertake nursing procedures.
- Administer and monitor medication including issue of medication within Patient Group Directions and according to individual prescription instructions e.g. Zoladex, Myocrisin, Rheumatology drug monitoring.
Management of Nursing Procedures
In conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the following areas:
- Wound care
- Venepuncture
- Immunisations for adults and children
- Investigations as instructed by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g. vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests.
- Assisting with minor operations and intrauterine device fitting, supporting patients, preparing and disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up.
Health Screening
- In conjunction with other team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within the practice team e.g. hypertension screening, contraceptive screening checks, Cervical screening, Chronic Disease Management in Diabetes, COPD, CHD and Asthma.
Infection Control
- Ensure the practice infection control policy is adhered to in own work area in treatment room areas and when using equipment.
Stock Control
- In conjunction with other nurse team members be responsible for clinical stock ordering, maintenance of clinical equipment and emergency drug stocks.
Communication and Teamwork
- Communicate within the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies referring patients and carers as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate records of clinical activities.
- Undertake telephone consultations with patients within own competence.
- Refer patients to other team members in line with agreed protocols.
- Take part in Primary Health Care Team meetings and Nurse Team meetings.
Quality Improvement
- Use current evidence of clinical effectiveness to inform clinical practice.
- Collect data for audits and research and take part in the evaluation of audits and action planning.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and their evaluation within own work area.
Learning and Personal Development
- Act as mentor for nursing students and health care assistants within the practice and community setting.
- Participate in the practice appraisal scheme and clinical supervision.
- Develop a Personal Learning Plan under the supervision of the Nurse Manager
Accountability for Practice
The post holder will:
- Be accountable as a registered nurse for all areas of personal practice
- Manage self and others according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Accept delegated responsibility and inherent accountability for own practice as an autonomous practitioner.
- Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Staffa Health which may be amended from time to time. The use of these policies and procedures is implicit in the duties laid out.
- Identify and manage risks involved in work activities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others.
- Experience of using own initiative and working autonomously.
- Experience of working within a General Practice.
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems.
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system SystmOne
Skills and behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills
- All areas of chronic disease management
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Personal Skills / Behaviours
- Car driver and access to a vehicle
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Team working
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Leadership, supervision and training.
- General Treatment Room skills including:
- - cytology
- - immunisations
- - ear care
- - wound management
- - venepuncture
- - ear irrigation
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
- RGN with current NMC Registration.
- Membership of professional body.
- Certificate/Diploma in Chronic Disease Management.
- Evidence of Revalidation Portfolio.
Desirable
- Supervisory Management or mentorship qualification.
- Independent prescriber.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working with others.
- Experience of using own initiative and working autonomously.
- Experience of working within a General Practice.
- Practical experience of computerised recording systems.
- A detailed understanding of a General Practice environment.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Some knowledge of the Practice clinical system SystmOne
Skills and behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
- IT skills
- All areas of chronic disease management
- Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
- Problem solving skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Personal Skills / Behaviours
- Car driver and access to a vehicle
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Team working
- Self-motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Leadership, supervision and training.
- General Treatment Room skills including:
- - cytology
- - immunisations
- - ear care
- - wound management
- - venepuncture
- - ear irrigation
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
- RGN with current NMC Registration.
- Membership of professional body.
- Certificate/Diploma in Chronic Disease Management.
- Evidence of Revalidation Portfolio.
Desirable
- Supervisory Management or mentorship qualification.
- Independent prescriber.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).