Job summary
Are you a
newly Registered Nurse looking for your next career move?Or a
registered nurse looking for a new challenge?
Come and join our ground-breaking General Practice
Nursing Vocational Training Scheme
We are excited to
share an opportunity for Registered Nurses to work in City and Hackney and
qualify as a General Practice Nurse.
You will be employed
by a local practice where you will be based and gain experience of working in a clinical
setting, whilst undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in General Practice Nursing.Please note that the location for each trainee post will be a GP practice in City & Hackney (not the GP Confederation).
Every trainee will
have an experienced GPN as their mentor/supervisor during their placement,
alongside receiving support from our VTS Scheme Co-ordinator.
The GPN VTS scheme
offers a one-year fixed term contract based on mid-point Band 5 £35,016.00 inclusive
of HCAS.
For more information,
please join our webinar on Wednesday 7th
December 2022, 6-7pm for an informal discussion about the scheme. The link to this meeting can be found in the supporting information.
Main duties of the job
The
GPN Vocational Training Scheme is crucial to our aim in City & Hackney of developing
opportunities for nurses new to primary care. You will have access to
a structured programme of education, working with our academic partners, our practices and other
providers. The scheme provides the opportunity for postholders to develop both the academic
underpinning and clinical competencies required in General Practice Nursing.
The
GPN trainees will each be employed by a host practice who meet a set of agreed
criteria. The trainees will receive support in the GP practice where they are
working from a Practice Nurse mentor who will be an experienced GPN working at
the practice. The trainees will be supernumerary and will also undergo a 12-month
level 6 Competency-based training programme at university, leading to a
recognised practice nursing qualification.
Job
Purpose:
To
develop the knowledge, clinical skills and attitude to provide high quality
care and services based on the needs of the practice population. Supported by
senior nurses within the practice, you will deliver care within the boundaries
of your role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of
long-term conditions, health promotion and screening activities. You will work
collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients,
supporting the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
About us
City
and Hackney GP Confederation is a Community Interest Company with a membership
of all 39 GP practices in City and Hackney. The purpose of the Confederation is
to support our member practices to improve quality, resilience and stability in
primary care, and to develop innovative, cost-effective services that respond
to the needs of local people.
GP
Practices are managing a number of nursing vacancies and the turnover of staff,
in some practices, is increasing. There are also a number of current General Practice
Nurses planning to retire over the next five years. We are seeking to assist
practices and primary care networks to develop new services and approaches in
Primary Care, and attract the right nursing workforce into general practice in
our area.
This scheme provides a supportive and educational experience to enable qualified nurses to develop their skills in primary care nursing. The aim of the scheme is to provide each trainee with a really positive learning experience and to encourage them to want to continue working in general practice in City & Hackney once they have completed the scheme.
Benefits include access to the NHS Pensions Scheme.
Interviews will be
held on 5th/6th January 2023 via MS Teams (a link
will be sent to shortlisted candidates).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1.
Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live
healthily, and apply principles of self-care;
2.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals
and NHS health checks;
3.
Implement
and participate in national vaccination and immunisation programmes for both
adults and children. Provide travel advice and appropriate vaccinations;
4.
To
manage patients with long term conditions, running specific clinic sessions and
maintaining robust recall systems;
5.
Assess
and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds. Removal of sutures
and clips;
6.
Support
and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations and
undertake cervical cytology screening;
7.
Support
and advise patients requesting information relating to reproductive and sexual
health;
8.
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, with backup from senior members of the team;
9.
Assist
senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions;
10.
Recognise,
assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in line with
local policy and practitioner competence.
11.
Assist in
and perform ECGs, Urinalysis, Peak Flow Readings, Venepuncture Blood Pressure
measurements fitting of and recording 24-hour BP readings and other specific
tests as appropriate for the individual Practice requirements
Communication
1. 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;
2. Utilise communication skills to support
patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimes;
3. Anticipate barriers to communication and
take action to improve communication issues;
4. Act as an advocate when representing the
patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.
Administration
1. To maintain accurate patient records and
enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed codes;
2. Ensure accurate completion of all
documentation associated with patient care;
3. To collect data and participate in regular
practice audit and research projects;
4. To contribute to any practice development
plans.
General
1.
To
maintain own annual registration with the NMC and professional indemnity;
and adhere to The Code:
Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing
associates;
2.
To
maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff,
patients, carers and colleagues from allied organisations;
3.
Ensure
all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are
implemented and adhered to;
4. To promote a professional approach at all
times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the
Practice;
5. To maintain own continuous professional
development and ensure CPD kept up-to-date through annual appraisal in line
with the requirements of the Practice and The Code;
6. Attend and participate in staff and Practice
meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
1.
Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live
healthily, and apply principles of self-care;
2.
Deliver
opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals
and NHS health checks;
3.
Implement
and participate in national vaccination and immunisation programmes for both
adults and children. Provide travel advice and appropriate vaccinations;
4.
To
manage patients with long term conditions, running specific clinic sessions and
maintaining robust recall systems;
5.
Assess
and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds. Removal of sutures
and clips;
6.
Support
and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations and
undertake cervical cytology screening;
7.
Support
and advise patients requesting information relating to reproductive and sexual
health;
8.
Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, with backup from senior members of the team;
9.
Assist
senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions;
10.
Recognise,
assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in line with
local policy and practitioner competence.
11.
Assist in
and perform ECGs, Urinalysis, Peak Flow Readings, Venepuncture Blood Pressure
measurements fitting of and recording 24-hour BP readings and other specific
tests as appropriate for the individual Practice requirements
Communication
1. 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;
2. Utilise communication skills to support
patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimes;
3. Anticipate barriers to communication and
take action to improve communication issues;
4. Act as an advocate when representing the
patients and colleagues viewpoints to others.
Administration
1. To maintain accurate patient records and
enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed codes;
2. Ensure accurate completion of all
documentation associated with patient care;
3. To collect data and participate in regular
practice audit and research projects;
4. To contribute to any practice development
plans.
General
1.
To
maintain own annual registration with the NMC and professional indemnity;
and adhere to The Code:
Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing
associates;
2.
To
maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Primary Health Care Team staff,
patients, carers and colleagues from allied organisations;
3.
Ensure
all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc.) are
implemented and adhered to;
4. To promote a professional approach at all
times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the
Practice;
5. To maintain own continuous professional
development and ensure CPD kept up-to-date through annual appraisal in line
with the requirements of the Practice and The Code;
6. Attend and participate in staff and Practice
meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner;
- Highly motivated;
- Flexible;
- Enthusiastic;
- Team player;
- A willingness to undertake training in the Universitys Practice Nurse Programme;
- A willingness to work under supervision/ training and assessment in the general practice setting;
- Positive attitude, ability to gain trust and support with patients, carers and work colleagues.
Skills
Essential
- Motivated, and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area;
- Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures;
- Demonstrates an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and ensure that patients dignity & respect is maintained at all times;
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team;
- Communication Skills; both written and verbal;
- IT skills To be proficient in using Microsoft packages and GP practice IT systems (e.g. EMIS).
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team;
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Registered Nurse Part 1 and 2
Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse;
- Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it;
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour;
- Knowledge of primary health care and General Practice;
- Knowledge of the role of General Practice Nurse;
- To have gained effective experience and skills from primary care or community student placements.
Desirable
- Ability to identify social determinants of health in the local area;
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area;
- Awareness of local and national health policy;
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner;
- Highly motivated;
- Flexible;
- Enthusiastic;
- Team player;
- A willingness to undertake training in the Universitys Practice Nurse Programme;
- A willingness to work under supervision/ training and assessment in the general practice setting;
- Positive attitude, ability to gain trust and support with patients, carers and work colleagues.
Skills
Essential
- Motivated, and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area;
- Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures;
- Demonstrates an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and ensure that patients dignity & respect is maintained at all times;
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team;
- Communication Skills; both written and verbal;
- IT skills To be proficient in using Microsoft packages and GP practice IT systems (e.g. EMIS).
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team;
- Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Registered Nurse Part 1 and 2
Experience
Essential
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse;
- Understanding of equality & diversity and how to apply it;
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour;
- Knowledge of primary health care and General Practice;
- Knowledge of the role of General Practice Nurse;
- To have gained effective experience and skills from primary care or community student placements.
Desirable
- Ability to identify social determinants of health in the local area;
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area;
- Awareness of local and national health policy;
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy.
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).
