Job summary
Note to
all prospective candidates - the advert stipulates the location is Truro, which
is where Kernow Health CICs HQ is located. However, Staff Bank shifts can arise
at any of the GP Practices located throughout Cornwall. For the purpose of this
advert, we are inviting applications from those who wish to work in the North
and East of the county, which would include the following areas: Bodmin,
Launceston, Liskeard, Wadebridge, Looe, Fowey, Bude, Callington, Saltash, etc.
Kernow Health CIC proudly hosts the Staff Bank on behalf of
all General Practices in Cornwall, and we are looking for dedicated and
flexible Practice Nurses to cover short-term vacancies at GP practices as and
when required. As part of our flexible
workforce, you will help to ensure that practices have sufficient cover to
deliver their services while helping to support patients on their health and
wellbeing journey. Naturally, this is a
busy and challenging role where no two days are the same.
Working via the Staff Bank will offer you the flexibility to
travel within an agreed radius from your home address, on days that suit you,
which enables you to balance your work and home life.
Our only
expectations are that those who are registered with the Staff Bank work at
least 3 shifts within a 6-month period and keep up to date with mandatory
training which we pay you to complete.
Main duties of the job
Should you already be working for a Practice, this is an
opportunity to pick up additional hours within your current PCN or perhaps via
an alternative Practice that is looking for your expertise. You can also join
as a locum worker (self-employed) or a casual worker (zero-hours contract).
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will
undertake a range of nursing assessments and deliver clinics depending on your
competency and area of expertise, and the requirements of the practice.
Training can be provided for additional competencies where appropriate. You
will be comfortable with working across different GP practice settings and
locations and working with different IT systems and processes, particularly
Emis and/or SystmOne.
We are looking for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Nurses
with an interest in patient care, good communication skills and a desire to
help others.
About us
Kernow Health, a Community Interest Company, supports General Practice and delivers Primary Care Services at scale in Cornwall. Established in May 2011 by a group of Cornwall Practices, we are a GP owned provider organisation and deliver a number of NHS contracts across Cornwall, these include Cornwall 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service, School Immunisation Programme, Childrens Eating Disorder Service and Cornwall Training Hub [formally CEPN].
These contracts support the visions and values of the organisation, and also ensure that we are able to reinvest any profits made back into the company; again with the intention of supporting GP practices across Cornwall.
Kernow Health CIC is also now offering member practices support to regroup and rebuild through the new Excellence in Practice (EiP) programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will vary according to the practice requirements and the individuals competencies, but an outline of the duties and responsibilities which may be undertaken is provided below:
- Deliver high quality patient care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence based care.
- Provide general Practice nursing appointments, offering advice to patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners as necessary.
- Provide general and specific health screenings (for example, cervical smears, smoking cessation) to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to General Practitioners as necessary.
- Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners or independently agreed protocols.
- Deliver clinical procedures (for example injections and immunisations, dressings, spirometry, ECG depending on individual skill set and competency)
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care, support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
- Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment.
- Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills through the use of motivational interviewing as appropriate.
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients electronic notes on computer in accordance with the Practice system, templates and protocols
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular (specialised clinics) and ad hoc reports and audits
- Provide professional advice, support to other healthcare professionals within the practice
- Provide mentorship and guidance for health care assistants as required.
- Take responsibility for own professional and personal development, undertaking appropriate education and training and maintaining professional registration.
- Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice.
- Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
- Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
For more information on key duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The duties will vary according to the practice requirements and the individuals competencies, but an outline of the duties and responsibilities which may be undertaken is provided below:
- Deliver high quality patient care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence based care.
- Provide general Practice nursing appointments, offering advice to patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to General Practitioners as necessary.
- Provide general and specific health screenings (for example, cervical smears, smoking cessation) to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to General Practitioners as necessary.
- Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with General Practitioners or independently agreed protocols.
- Deliver clinical procedures (for example injections and immunisations, dressings, spirometry, ECG depending on individual skill set and competency)
- Offer a holistic service to patients and their families, developing where appropriate an on-going plan of care, support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
- Take responsibility for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment.
- Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening, and therapeutic communication skills through the use of motivational interviewing as appropriate.
- Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Ensure accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients electronic notes on computer in accordance with the Practice system, templates and protocols
- Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular (specialised clinics) and ad hoc reports and audits
- Provide professional advice, support to other healthcare professionals within the practice
- Provide mentorship and guidance for health care assistants as required.
- Take responsibility for own professional and personal development, undertaking appropriate education and training and maintaining professional registration.
- Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice.
- Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC
- Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
- Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
For more information on key duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Advanced Nurse Prescribing
- Post Graduate degree / diploma
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen to others
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in general practice
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office
- Up to date clinical knowledge (with specific reference to areas of competence)
Desirable
- Experience of variety of computer software including SystmOne, EMIS and Microtest.
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Level 1
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Advanced Nurse Prescribing
- Post Graduate degree / diploma
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen to others
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Sensitive and empathetic
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in general practice
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office
- Up to date clinical knowledge (with specific reference to areas of competence)
Desirable
- Experience of variety of computer software including SystmOne, EMIS and Microtest.
Additional Circumstances
Essential
- A criminal record check satisfactory to the organisation.
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).
