Job summary
This role is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based
nursing services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team,
delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient
population.
Working autonomously, the Practice
Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as public health
and screening programmes, including infection prevention and control, chronic
disease management, immunisations, health promotion and prevention, well
man/woman clinics and cervical screening, Furthermore, they embed population
health management approaches within general practice, targeting health
inequalities and improving access.
The post-holder will be an integral
part of the general practice team, as well as supporting the wider practice
nurse network and multi-disciplinary team. They are to participate in formal
training events and to promote best practice in their area of expertise as well
as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of
clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities
of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services:
Consult with patients and their families to undertake
assessments of patient need
Support in the long-term condition management within the
organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance
initiatives
Support public health and screening programmes, including
immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening
Provide
routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence,
NICE and the NSF
Teach and advise patients and their families on how to
manage their condition
Work within national and local protocols where these
exist
Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other
service requirements
Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current
legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding
Adults and Children
Support the practice team with the reviewing and
implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to legislation
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with
extant legislation ensuring that codes are used effectively
Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying
with relevant guidance
Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an
effective call/recall system
There
may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
About us
Westway Medical Centre is a busy Training Practice and has a population list size of approx 10,000 patients.
The postholder would become and effective and responsible part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working with other to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery.
Effective communication is essential, and all
staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of
information in an appropriate manner. All staff should delegate clearly and
appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of
competence. Plans and outcomes by which to measure success should be agreed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working autonomously, the Practice
Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as public health
and screening programmes, including infection prevention and control, chronic
disease management, immunisations, health promotion and prevention, well
man/woman clinics and cervical screening, Furthermore, they embed population
health management approaches within general practice, targeting health
inequalities and improving access.
The post-holder will be an integral
part of the general practice team, as well as supporting the wider practice
nurse network and multi-disciplinary team. They are to participate in formal
training events and to promote best practice in their area of expertise as well
as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of
clinical policy and procedure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working autonomously, the Practice
Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as public health
and screening programmes, including infection prevention and control, chronic
disease management, immunisations, health promotion and prevention, well
man/woman clinics and cervical screening, Furthermore, they embed population
health management approaches within general practice, targeting health
inequalities and improving access.
The post-holder will be an integral
part of the general practice team, as well as supporting the wider practice
nurse network and multi-disciplinary team. They are to participate in formal
training events and to promote best practice in their area of expertise as well
as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of
clinical policy and procedure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
- Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
- Experience with chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of national standards that inform general practice (NSF NICE guidelines)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
- Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice or Community Nurse
- Experience with chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Desirable
- Broad knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Awareness of issues within the wider health arena and knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Knowledge of national standards that inform general practice (NSF NICE guidelines)
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).
