Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our busy but friendly practice. If you have experience of nursing in General Practice, have a caring and committed nature and would like to provide excellent patient care, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Greet Medical Practice has a current list size of approximately 6000 patients, 4 GPs and Healthcare Assistants.
The successful candidate will work alongside our existing team providing excellent patient care with duties including general nursing, long term condition management, telephone triage when required, baby and travel vaccinations, cytology and sexual health.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will provide assessment screening and treatment services and health education advice. Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the surgery. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. Provide general and specific health screenings to the surgery patients with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.
Whilst we are keen to fill the position soon, we are prepared to wait for the right candidate.
About us
Greet Medical Practice is a GMS practice situated in Greet Health Centre in the Heart of Birmingham. The Practice has access to diagnostic treatments for patients i.e. Ultrasound scans, Gynecology Ophthalmology etc. The practice is also a training practice involved in research with the clinical Research Network Primary care based at the University of Birmingham.
- GMS Practice
- Good QOF achievements
- EMIS Clinical System
- NHS Pension Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing
assessment screening and treatment services and health education advice
- Organise and
coordinate the provision of nursing services for the surgery.
- Provide
nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently to agreed protocols.
- Provide
general and specific health screenings to the surgery patients (within agreed
protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
- Advise
patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as
necessary.
Supplies
and equipment Treatment room and other areas
- In
participation with the Practice Manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment
and stock levels relating to patient care.
Pathological
specimens and investigatory procedures
- Following
appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and dispatchof
pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.
perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Administrative
and professional responsibilities
- Participate in
the administrative and professional responsibilities of the surgery team.
- Ensure
accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the
patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate.
- Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care and registration with the surgery.
- Take the lead
in infection prevention and control in the surgery.
- Ensure
collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and
ad hoc reports.
- Attend and
participate in meetings as required.
- Assist in the
formation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate
protocols.
- Maintain a
notice board in the waiting room area designated for patient health care
education.
Research
- Cooperate and
participate as required in any research projects with in the surgery
Liaison
- Maintain
effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and
with all other disciplines within the surgery, with regard to confidentiality.
Professional
Development
- Maintain
continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or
necessary for professional development.
- The post
holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice
as part of this employment.
- To participate
in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Take a
responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating
skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
3.
Other Responsibilities
Health
and Safety
- To comply with
the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- To take
responsibility for their own health and safety and that of other persons who
may be affected by their own acts or omissions.
- To ensure all
staff are fully trained and conversant with fire regulations and health and
safety and understand what to do in an emergency.
Equality
and Diversity
- To carry out
at all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and
Procedure.
Risk
Management and Clinical Governance
- To work within
the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk
Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC
implementation.
Confidentiality
- To maintain
confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other
users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 including
outside of the work environment. Any breach of confidentiality may render an
individual liable for dismissal and/or prosecution.
Safeguarding
- Whilst in
post, staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding
as per the practices policies.
General
- To undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own
competences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing
assessment screening and treatment services and health education advice
- Organise and
coordinate the provision of nursing services for the surgery.
- Provide
nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently to agreed protocols.
- Provide
general and specific health screenings to the surgery patients (within agreed
protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
- Advise
patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as
necessary.
Supplies
and equipment Treatment room and other areas
- In
participation with the Practice Manager, ensure the maintenance of equipment
and stock levels relating to patient care.
Pathological
specimens and investigatory procedures
- Following
appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and dispatchof
pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.
perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Administrative
and professional responsibilities
- Participate in
the administrative and professional responsibilities of the surgery team.
- Ensure
accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the
patients notes on the clinical computer systems as appropriate.
- Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care and registration with the surgery.
- Take the lead
in infection prevention and control in the surgery.
- Ensure
collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and
ad hoc reports.
- Attend and
participate in meetings as required.
- Assist in the
formation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate
protocols.
- Maintain a
notice board in the waiting room area designated for patient health care
education.
Research
- Cooperate and
participate as required in any research projects with in the surgery
Liaison
- Maintain
effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and
with all other disciplines within the surgery, with regard to confidentiality.
Professional
Development
- Maintain
continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or
necessary for professional development.
- The post
holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice
as part of this employment.
- To participate
in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
- Take a
responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating
skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
3.
Other Responsibilities
Health
and Safety
- To comply with
the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- To take
responsibility for their own health and safety and that of other persons who
may be affected by their own acts or omissions.
- To ensure all
staff are fully trained and conversant with fire regulations and health and
safety and understand what to do in an emergency.
Equality
and Diversity
- To carry out
at all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and
Procedure.
Risk
Management and Clinical Governance
- To work within
the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk
Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC
implementation.
Confidentiality
- To maintain
confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff and other
users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 including
outside of the work environment. Any breach of confidentiality may render an
individual liable for dismissal and/or prosecution.
Safeguarding
- Whilst in
post, staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding
as per the practices policies.
General
- To undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own
competences.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified Nurse and on NMC register.
- - Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- - Trained and competent to carry out treatment room checks, Childhood
- Immunisations, Travel vaccinations, Cytology, Wound Care and Smoking
- Cessation.
- - Experience of QOF and Chronic Disease Management.
- - Knowledge of IT clinical systems (EMIS Web)
Desirable
- - Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Experience
Essential
- -Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- - Trained and competent to carry out treatment room checks, Childhood
- Immunisations, Travel vaccinations, Cytology, Wound Care and Smoking
- Cessation.
- - Experience of QOF and Chronic Disease Management.
Desirable
- -Previous experience of Care Quality Commission evidence table to
- achieve nursing related indicators to a high standard.
- - Experience in working in a GP practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified Nurse and on NMC register.
- - Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- - Trained and competent to carry out treatment room checks, Childhood
- Immunisations, Travel vaccinations, Cytology, Wound Care and Smoking
- Cessation.
- - Experience of QOF and Chronic Disease Management.
- - Knowledge of IT clinical systems (EMIS Web)
Desirable
- - Experience of working in a GP Practice.
Experience
Essential
- -Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- - Trained and competent to carry out treatment room checks, Childhood
- Immunisations, Travel vaccinations, Cytology, Wound Care and Smoking
- Cessation.
- - Experience of QOF and Chronic Disease Management.
Desirable
- -Previous experience of Care Quality Commission evidence table to
- achieve nursing related indicators to a high standard.
- - Experience in working in a GP practice.
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).