Job summary
Alliance for Better Care are advertising on behalf of Orchard Surgery who will be the employer.
Orchard Surgery is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly practice team. The ideal candidate will already have at least 2 years of primary care experience as a Practice Nurse.
We are looking for an exceptional nurse with excellent communication and clinical skills, who will work closely with our Nurse Lead and nursing team to provide high quality patient care. We are looking for a nurse who has the ability to care for patients with flexibility and empathy. We offer regular clinical supervision and training to support your development.
We have 5 GPs, 4 paramedics, 3 clinical pharmacists, 2 pharmacy techs, a First Contact Practitioner physiotherapist, social prescriber, care coordinator and an extensive admin and management team.
We are one of 2 practices in Park and Orchard Primary Care Network in Horsham. Our management team are actively involved in the running of the PCN and our GP managing partner is one of two PCN co-clinical directors. Our vision for our populations is closely aligned and our focus is on improving the care of our frail elderly housebound population and improving access and quality of women's health care in Horsham. The practice has recently been awarded funding to develop and establish a Women's Health Hub. We are working closely with community organisations in both these arenas.
Main duties of the job
- Identify,
diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a
long-term condition, as appropriate
- Work
with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage & treat
long-term conditions including non-drug-based treatment methods using a
management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice
needs
- Infection
control policies, training and implementation
- Review
medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols with GP support
- Prioritise
health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,
urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency
care
- Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy living, and
apply principles of self-care, utilising community assets such as the Horsham
Wellbeing Hub
- Demonstrate
sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and
consent to treatment
- Participate
in planning and implementing changes within the practice and the nursing team
About us
- Orchard
Surgery is in the centre of Horsham
- Practice
parking is available
- We
are based within a modern, purpose built surgery
- We
are dedicated to providing a high quality service to our patients
- We
have a wellbeing programme for our staff
- We
close the front doors at lunchtimes to give staff a chance to take a break or
attend training
- We
are rated Good in our last CQC report and achieve excellent QOF reimbursement
- We work closely with
community organisations in Horsham to help our patients through support for
dementia, ageing, loneliness, improving lifestyle and wellbeing, volunteering,
financial and housing concerns
- We work closely with
Horsham Wellbeing Hub to hold regular women's health information sessions and
we run Menopause Cafe Horsham
- We run innovative group
consultations and are looking at expanding these
- We have an active PPG with
regular coffee mornings and fund raising events
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide
assessment, screening and treatment services
- Provide
health education advice to patients
- Participate
in organising and coordinating the provision of nursing services for the
practice to include the delegation of duties to other practice team members as
appropriate
- Provide
nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently, adhering to agreed protocols
- Provide
general and specific health screenings to the practice patients with referral
to general practitioners as necessary
- Advise
patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as
necessary
- Deliver
vaccination and immunisation as required
- Provide
appropriate wound care
- Supplies
and equipment treatment rooms and other areas
- Ensure
claims are logged with the practice manager
- Ensure
the maintenance of equipment and stock levels in clinical rooms
- Pathological
specimens and investigatory procedures
- Undertake to support the administrative team in
the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including swabs,
smears etc.
Administrative and professional responsibilities
- Participate
in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
- Ensure
accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient notes
and on the clinical computer system as appropriate
- Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care
- Ensure
collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and
ad hoc reports, audits and research programmes
- Attend
and participate in practice clinical meetings on a regular basis
- Assist
in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop
appropriate protocols
Research projects and training
- Co-operate
and participate as required in any research projects within the practice
- Support
student/staff education and training, in particular student nurses, HCAs and
those on work experience or going through induction
Liaison
- Maintain
effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and
with all other disciplines within the Practice, with appropriate regard to
confidentiality
Professional/Personal development
- Maintain
continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or
necessary for professional or practice development, and participate in any
training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment
- Participation
in an annual individual appraisal, 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 including
participation in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
- Support
the development of others in order to maximise potential
Confidentiality
- Have
an awareness that patients entrust us in the course of seeking treatment, with
sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so
in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their
privacy and act appropriately
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder
may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their
carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access
to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information
relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the
business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in
accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to
confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting
and maintaining their own and staff health, safety and security as defined in
the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using
personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
- Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way
that manages those risks
- Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and
safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting
potential risks identified
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide
assessment, screening and treatment services
- Provide
health education advice to patients
- Participate
in organising and coordinating the provision of nursing services for the
practice to include the delegation of duties to other practice team members as
appropriate
- Provide
nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or
independently, adhering to agreed protocols
- Provide
general and specific health screenings to the practice patients with referral
to general practitioners as necessary
- Advise
patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as
necessary
- Deliver
vaccination and immunisation as required
- Provide
appropriate wound care
- Supplies
and equipment treatment rooms and other areas
- Ensure
claims are logged with the practice manager
- Ensure
the maintenance of equipment and stock levels in clinical rooms
- Pathological
specimens and investigatory procedures
- Undertake to support the administrative team in
the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens including swabs,
smears etc.
Administrative and professional responsibilities
- Participate
in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
- Ensure
accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient notes
and on the clinical computer system as appropriate
- Ensure
accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient
health care
- Ensure
collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and
ad hoc reports, audits and research programmes
- Attend
and participate in practice clinical meetings on a regular basis
- Assist
in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop
appropriate protocols
Research projects and training
- Co-operate
and participate as required in any research projects within the practice
- Support
student/staff education and training, in particular student nurses, HCAs and
those on work experience or going through induction
Liaison
- Maintain
effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and
with all other disciplines within the Practice, with appropriate regard to
confidentiality
Professional/Personal development
- Maintain
continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or
necessary for professional or practice development, and participate in any
training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment
- Participation
in an annual individual appraisal, 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 including
participation in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model
- Support
the development of others in order to maximise potential
Confidentiality
- Have
an awareness that patients entrust us in the course of seeking treatment, with
sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so
in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their
privacy and act appropriately
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder
may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their
carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access
to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information
relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the
business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in
accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to
confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting
and maintaining their own and staff health, safety and security as defined in
the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using
personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
- Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way
that manages those risks
- Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and
safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting
potential risks identified
Person Specification
Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Has enthusiasm to develop nursing skills and integrate into nursing team
- Understanding and acceptance of of and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement resourcefulness, common sense and initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a MDT
- Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and ability to explain complex information clearly
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and patients.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to undertake domiciliary home visits for LTCR and vaccinations
Desirable
- Ability to take on leadership roles within the team, mentor other staff, and contribute to practice development
- Car driver
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competent in general practice nursing duties
- Competent in immunisations, injections, ear examinations, ECGs, urinalysis, and other relevant procedures
- Confident and competent to assist patients with management of long term conditions
- Confident to manage acute and chronic wounds and apply appropriate wound care principles
- Understanding of patient group directions, policies, and procedures related to chronic disease management, health promotion, and family planning
- Awareness of safeguarding principles for adults and children
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Experience in specific areas such as family planning, cervical screening, or wound management
- Experience in research or audit activities, and a willingness to contribute to evidence-based practice
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in general practice (2 years)
- Confident with IT - proficient in Word and Outlook
- Experience of using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC as a Practice Nurse
- A commitment to ongoing learning and keeping up with current best practice
Person Specification
Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Has enthusiasm to develop nursing skills and integrate into nursing team
- Understanding and acceptance of of and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement resourcefulness, common sense and initiative
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a MDT
- Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and ability to explain complex information clearly
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and patients.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to undertake domiciliary home visits for LTCR and vaccinations
Desirable
- Ability to take on leadership roles within the team, mentor other staff, and contribute to practice development
- Car driver
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competent in general practice nursing duties
- Competent in immunisations, injections, ear examinations, ECGs, urinalysis, and other relevant procedures
- Confident and competent to assist patients with management of long term conditions
- Confident to manage acute and chronic wounds and apply appropriate wound care principles
- Understanding of patient group directions, policies, and procedures related to chronic disease management, health promotion, and family planning
- Awareness of safeguarding principles for adults and children
- Knowledge of risk management
Desirable
- Experience in specific areas such as family planning, cervical screening, or wound management
- Experience in research or audit activities, and a willingness to contribute to evidence-based practice
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in general practice (2 years)
- Confident with IT - proficient in Word and Outlook
- Experience of using SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC as a Practice Nurse
- A commitment to ongoing learning and keeping up with current best 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).
