Career Start Practice Nurse

North East & North Cumbria ICB

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint several registered nurses to support the implementation of the Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme (CSNP). Hours of work will be apportioned between supervised and unsupervised clinical practice within an allocated cluster of general practices (1 WTE CSN supporting clusters of practices with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000) and within structured university and ‘in practice’ professional development programmes.

The post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced nurse mentor within an assigned clustering of practices, providing clinical services according to the health needs of the population and appropriate to his/her level of experience.

The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000. To develop and utilise a portfolio of skills over a period of two and a half years appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but will not be limited to:

• Treatment room duties

• Minor surgery

• Health screening and promotion

• Cervical Sampling 

• Family Planning and Sexual Health

• Immunisation and Travel Health

• Chronic disease management – ranging from provision of structured clinics, supporting self- management through to management of people with complex co-morbidities

• Mental Health Work collaboratively in clinical practice and provide additional nursing support for their assigned cluster locality to: - Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the needs of individual patients at a level appropriate to the trainee’s knowledge and skills.

About us

The CSNP is a Primary Care developmental programme with the successful candidates undertaking a 2½ year individually structured training programme aimed at First Level registered Nurses wishing to gain the skills and experience required to work as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care.

It is expected that the CSPN will remain with the locality they are assigned to for the duration of the programme. However, it may be necessary to alter working arrangements and the scheme reserves the right to do so. Although the post holder's time will be divided equitably amongst all of the practices each PCN contains one identified practice who will act as the lead or employing practice for the duration of the 2.5 year post. An external scheme co-ordinator and clinical supervisor will provide the post holder with clinical supervision and will act as a clinical and management champion for the scheme.

Date posted

25 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9134-ICB-018

Job locations

Gosforth Memorial Medical Centre

Ridley House

Henry Street

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE3 1DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

1. About The Post - We are seeking to appoint several registered nurses to support the implementation of the Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme (CSNP). The CSNP is a Primary Care developmental programme with the successful candidates undertaking a 2½ year individually structured training programme aimed at First Level registered Nurses wishing to gain the skills and experience required to work as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care. Hours of work will be apportioned between supervised and unsupervised clinical practice within an allocated cluster of general practices (1 WTE CSN supporting clusters of practices with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000) and within structured university and ‘in practice’ professional development programmes. The post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced nurse mentor within an assigned clustering of practices, providing clinical services according to the health needs of the population and appropriate to his/her level of experience. The role requires an enthusiastic and committed individual who is prepared to be flexible and adaptable enough to work with diverse patient groups in a range of primary and community settings. This post will be developed to a position where the post holder is able to act autonomously to look after patients with multiple comorbidities and be able to work across settings both in practice and the patient’s own home to deliver that care. 

2. About the cluster - The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000. It is expected that the CSPN will remain with the locality they are assigned to for the duration of the programme. However, it may be necessary to alter working arrangements and the scheme reserves the right to do so. Although the post holder's time will be divided equitably amongst all of the practices each PCN contains one identified practice who will act as the lead or employing practice for the duration of the 2.5 year post. An external scheme co-ordinator and clinical supervisor will provide the post holder with clinical supervision and will act as a clinical and management champion for the scheme. 

3. Knowledge, skills, qualities and experience -  • Nursing Degree • Registered General Nurse – Adult • Valid in date NMC registration • Two years post registration experience • Ambitious to develop as a primary care nurse with an extended range of competencies • Exceptional interpersonal skills • Exceptional organisational skills • Ability to use own initiative • Autonomous and team worker • Excellent verbal & written communication skills • Reflective practitioner • Flexible/adaptable • Self-motivation and self-direction 

4. Key tasks and responsibilities - To develop and utilise a portfolio of skills over a period of two and a half years appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but will not be limited to: • Treatment room duties • Minor surgery • Health screening and promotion • Cervical Sampling • Family Planning and Sexual Health • Immunisation and Travel Health • Chronic disease management – ranging from provision of structured clinics, supporting self- management through to management of people with complex co-morbidities • Mental Health Work collaboratively in clinical practice and provide additional nursing support for their assigned cluster locality to: • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the needs of individual patients at a level appropriate to the trainee’s knowledge and skills. • Ensure effective communication with practice nurse colleagues and practice teams. • Contribute to achievement of national and local health screening and disease prevention quality standards and targets. • Promote and support provision of high quality, effective, evidence based care and treatment to meet individual needs. • Contribute to the collection and collation of data sets to evidence the quality and productivity of the services delivered in general practice. The post holder will be required to: • Develop continuously to meet the needs of a demanding primary care role. Protected time will be allocated for course attendance but home study will also be required. • Expand their portfolio of skills over the programme period and continuously increase their scope of practice within an unsupervised autonomous clinical role. • Be a proactive advocate for the Career Start Practice Nurse Scheme working with their nurse mentor and scheme co-ordinator to continuously develop the scheme for themselves and future cohorts. • Actively engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice. • Be an ambassador for practice cluster working by demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to be a pro-active member of more than one primary health care team. 

5. Constitution, policies and procedures - All individuals must adhere to the NHS Constitution at all times, ensuring probity and accountability in the day to day running of the service and open and transparent decision making in line with your duty of candour. Individuals also have a responsibility to make themselves aware of all relevant organisational policies and procedures

6. Health and Safety - Individuals have a responsibility to comply with all current Health and Safety legislation and organisation policy, and to attend/complete any statutory and mandatory training requirements so as to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 

7. Equality and Diversity - Individuals have a responsibility to act in ways that support equality and value diversity and treat everyone with whom they come into contact with dignity and respect. 

 8. Infection control - Individuals have a responsibility to comply with infection control policies and to attend any appropriate training to comply with local and national directives. 

9. Safeguarding -  All individuals have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting adults and children from abuse, regardless of the setting in which the care takes place. Individuals must be aware of relevant policies in relation to safeguarding and must take part in training to maintain their skills

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. About The Post - We are seeking to appoint several registered nurses to support the implementation of the Newcastle Career Start Nursing Programme (CSNP). The CSNP is a Primary Care developmental programme with the successful candidates undertaking a 2½ year individually structured training programme aimed at First Level registered Nurses wishing to gain the skills and experience required to work as a Practice Nurse in Primary Care. Hours of work will be apportioned between supervised and unsupervised clinical practice within an allocated cluster of general practices (1 WTE CSN supporting clusters of practices with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000) and within structured university and ‘in practice’ professional development programmes. The post will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills working alongside an experienced nurse mentor within an assigned clustering of practices, providing clinical services according to the health needs of the population and appropriate to his/her level of experience. The role requires an enthusiastic and committed individual who is prepared to be flexible and adaptable enough to work with diverse patient groups in a range of primary and community settings. This post will be developed to a position where the post holder is able to act autonomously to look after patients with multiple comorbidities and be able to work across settings both in practice and the patient’s own home to deliver that care. 

2. About the cluster - The successful post holder will be aligned to a PCN of general practices, each with a combined patient list size of circa 30,000. It is expected that the CSPN will remain with the locality they are assigned to for the duration of the programme. However, it may be necessary to alter working arrangements and the scheme reserves the right to do so. Although the post holder's time will be divided equitably amongst all of the practices each PCN contains one identified practice who will act as the lead or employing practice for the duration of the 2.5 year post. An external scheme co-ordinator and clinical supervisor will provide the post holder with clinical supervision and will act as a clinical and management champion for the scheme. 

3. Knowledge, skills, qualities and experience -  • Nursing Degree • Registered General Nurse – Adult • Valid in date NMC registration • Two years post registration experience • Ambitious to develop as a primary care nurse with an extended range of competencies • Exceptional interpersonal skills • Exceptional organisational skills • Ability to use own initiative • Autonomous and team worker • Excellent verbal & written communication skills • Reflective practitioner • Flexible/adaptable • Self-motivation and self-direction 

4. Key tasks and responsibilities - To develop and utilise a portfolio of skills over a period of two and a half years appropriate to the needs of the primary care service. These will include, but will not be limited to: • Treatment room duties • Minor surgery • Health screening and promotion • Cervical Sampling • Family Planning and Sexual Health • Immunisation and Travel Health • Chronic disease management – ranging from provision of structured clinics, supporting self- management through to management of people with complex co-morbidities • Mental Health Work collaboratively in clinical practice and provide additional nursing support for their assigned cluster locality to: • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the needs of individual patients at a level appropriate to the trainee’s knowledge and skills. • Ensure effective communication with practice nurse colleagues and practice teams. • Contribute to achievement of national and local health screening and disease prevention quality standards and targets. • Promote and support provision of high quality, effective, evidence based care and treatment to meet individual needs. • Contribute to the collection and collation of data sets to evidence the quality and productivity of the services delivered in general practice. The post holder will be required to: • Develop continuously to meet the needs of a demanding primary care role. Protected time will be allocated for course attendance but home study will also be required. • Expand their portfolio of skills over the programme period and continuously increase their scope of practice within an unsupervised autonomous clinical role. • Be a proactive advocate for the Career Start Practice Nurse Scheme working with their nurse mentor and scheme co-ordinator to continuously develop the scheme for themselves and future cohorts. • Actively engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice. • Be an ambassador for practice cluster working by demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to be a pro-active member of more than one primary health care team. 

5. Constitution, policies and procedures - All individuals must adhere to the NHS Constitution at all times, ensuring probity and accountability in the day to day running of the service and open and transparent decision making in line with your duty of candour. Individuals also have a responsibility to make themselves aware of all relevant organisational policies and procedures

6. Health and Safety - Individuals have a responsibility to comply with all current Health and Safety legislation and organisation policy, and to attend/complete any statutory and mandatory training requirements so as to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 

7. Equality and Diversity - Individuals have a responsibility to act in ways that support equality and value diversity and treat everyone with whom they come into contact with dignity and respect. 

 8. Infection control - Individuals have a responsibility to comply with infection control policies and to attend any appropriate training to comply with local and national directives. 

9. Safeguarding -  All individuals have a responsibility for safeguarding and protecting adults and children from abuse, regardless of the setting in which the care takes place. Individuals must be aware of relevant policies in relation to safeguarding and must take part in training to maintain their skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree.
  • Registered General Nurse Adult.
  • Evidence of recent professional development.
  • Valid NMC Registration.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Ambition to develop role in primary care.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Autonomous and team worker.
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
  • Reflective practitioner.
  • Flexible/adaptable.
  • Self-motivation and self-direction.
  • Able to travel independently across the city to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Desirable

  • Health Promotion Module.
  • IM&T skills.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Critical appraisal skills.
  • Knowledge of Primary Care.
  • Clinical Governance awareness.

Experience

Desirable

  • Clinical audit with a minimum of two years post registration experience in an acute setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree.
  • Registered General Nurse Adult.
  • Evidence of recent professional development.
  • Valid NMC Registration.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Communication skills.
  • Ambition to develop role in primary care.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Autonomous and team worker.
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
  • Reflective practitioner.
  • Flexible/adaptable.
  • Self-motivation and self-direction.
  • Able to travel independently across the city to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Desirable

  • Health Promotion Module.
  • IM&T skills.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Critical appraisal skills.
  • Knowledge of Primary Care.
  • Clinical Governance awareness.

Experience

Desirable

  • Clinical audit with a minimum of two years post registration experience in an acute setting.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Gosforth Memorial Medical Centre

Ridley House

Henry Street

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE3 1DQ


Employer's website

https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North East & North Cumbria ICB

Address

Gosforth Memorial Medical Centre

Ridley House

Henry Street

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE3 1DQ


Employer's website

https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting Manager

Jessica Pegg

jessica.pegg1@nhs.net

01913751723

Date posted

25 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

30 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

D9134-ICB-018

Job locations

Gosforth Memorial Medical Centre

Ridley House

Henry Street

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE3 1DQ


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