Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
18.5 to 37.5 hours a week
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are looking to recruit 2 part-time Practice Nurses to work in Bridgend Group Practice.
We are a large friendly practice who currently work across four sites with 8 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Pharmacists, 7 Practice Nurses, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Primary Care Mental Health Nurse, 4 Health Care Assistants and are a training practice. We have a very strong clinical team supported by an array of administration staff. The Practice are committed to high quality care and the continued development of the team with a focus on work/life balance.
Our current list size is 26,000 patients and we use EMIS clinical system and e-Consult.
The practice is actively involved with Bridgend East Collaborative.
Easy access to the M4 and 25 minutes from both Cardiff and Swansea.
The roles are part-time and starting salary will be Agenda for Change Band 6. This role will be based mainly in Ogmore Vale.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role
Communicate effectively with all team members both within the practice and with other agencies
Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising their need for alternative communication methods.
Communicate to a high level, both spoken and written.
Take responsibility for own developmental training and performance, including participating in clinical supervision and annual appraisals
Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
Work with Nurse Manager on any new training requirements
To recognise and understand the role and responsibilities of individuals working in the clinical team
To support any staff in training Undertake regular audits to ensure achievement of best practice and clinical effectiveness
About us
About Bridgend Group Practice
We are a large friendly practice who currently work across four sites with 8 Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Pharmacists, 7 Practice Nurses, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Primary Care Mental Health Nurse, 4 Health Care Assistants and are a training practice. We have a very strong clinical team supported by an array of administration staff. The Practice are committed to high quality care and the continued development of the team with a focus on work/life balance.
Our current list size is 26,000 patients and we use EMIS clinical system and e-Consult.
The practice is actively involved with Bridgend East Collaborative.
Easy access to the M4 and 25 minutes from both Cardiff and Swansea.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Undertake and record the following clinical tasks as required:
Assess, plan, provide and implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice population
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients both at risk of developing a long-term condition and diagnosed chronic disease
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care e.g. diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking cessation
Undertake health screening, surveillance, new-patient screens and immunisation
Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds including removal of sutures and clips and leg ulcer management
Vaccination and immunisations, administering injections, ensuring safe vaccine storage, implementing cold chain policy
Undertake cervical cytology screening on those who are eligible in line with national guidelines.
To perform venepuncture
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patients care
Know the practices policies and procedures, ensuring frequent review
Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively
Be aware of, and actively take part in QAIF through the call and recall of patient
Ensure stock items are ordered and available in all clinical and treatment rooms
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate record keeping
Attend and participate in practice team and clinical meetings
Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks.
Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain Fridge
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries.
Be aware of the adult and child safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
Undertake and record the following clinical tasks as required:
Assess, plan, provide and implement and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals in the practice population
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients both at risk of developing a long-term condition and diagnosed chronic disease
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care e.g. diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking cessation
Undertake health screening, surveillance, new-patient screens and immunisation
Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds including removal of sutures and clips and leg ulcer management
Vaccination and immunisations, administering injections, ensuring safe vaccine storage, implementing cold chain policy
Undertake cervical cytology screening on those who are eligible in line with national guidelines.
To perform venepuncture
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Ensure own actions are consistent with agreed standards of care, following practice/national guidelines
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
Alert team members to issues regarding the quality or risk in the patients care
Know the practices policies and procedures, ensuring frequent review
Be able to manage own time, workload and resources effectively
Be aware of, and actively take part in QAIF through the call and recall of patient
Ensure stock items are ordered and available in all clinical and treatment rooms
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies
Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate record keeping
Attend and participate in practice team and clinical meetings
Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in own designated clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks.
Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain Fridge
Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, consent, sharps and needlestick injuries.
Be aware of the adult and child safeguarding procedures, local guidance and referral criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Desirable
- n/a
- Experience Specifications
- Essential
- n/a
- Desirable
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience of Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Additional Criteria
- Essential
- n/a
- Desirable
- n/a
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification Specifications
- Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Desirable
- n/a
- Experience Specifications
- Essential
- n/a
- Desirable
- Experience of working in a Primary Care environment
- Experience of Chronic Disease Management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Additional Criteria
- Essential
- n/a
- Desirable
- n/a
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).