Job summary
All Applicants - Please e-mail your C/V to charlotte.marshall12@nhs.net
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of
general nursing to Patients attending the Practice.
The focus of the role is both the delivery of
evidence-based practice for patients presenting with acute and long term
conditions, and the provision of preventative health care. As an autonomous
practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating
critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of
patients. They will work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the
needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide
nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
Assess,
plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with GP
leads that promote health and well-being and treat patients immediate health
care needs.
Assess,
plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with acute
& long-term conditions
Proactively
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 and 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
Review
medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
Work
with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
About us
Horsefair Practice Group has a total practice population of 22,500 patients operating from 4 sites,3 in Rugeley and the forth in Armitage.
We are an accredited academic teaching & training practice with opportunities for successful applicants contribute to the development of the next generation of GPs. We also contribute to appropriate research projects through our relationship with Keele University Medical School.
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious individuals to shape the future of the practice and be part of a harmonious, integrated and successful team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess,
plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with GP
leads that promote health and well-being and treat patients immediate health
care needs.
Assess,
plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with acute
& long-term conditions
Proactively
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 and 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
Review
medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
Work
with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
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 patients to live
healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Support
and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical
cytology consultations
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance
with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and
children
Advise,
support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling
abroad
Promote
and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Meet
the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Undertake
domiciliary visits as required
Communication
Demonstrate
sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and
consent to treatment
Communicate
with and support patients receiving bad news
Communicate
effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative
methods of
communication
to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and
preferred ways of
communicating
Anticipate
barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
Estimate
and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the
practice environment and
with external stakeholders
Act
as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
Delivering a quality service
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by
the NMC
Produce
accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation,
consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise,
organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes
quality
Deliver
care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess
effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and
formal evaluation
Participate
in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the
practice
Utilise
the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and
the team, implementing improvements where required
Collaborate
on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical
teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluate
the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support
and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Participate
in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from
clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (eg
root-cause analysis)
Assess
the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Participate
in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as
appropriate
Understand
and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and
abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult
health procedure and local guidance
Work
within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse
and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess,
plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients with GP
leads that promote health and well-being and treat patients immediate health
care needs.
Assess,
plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with acute
& long-term conditions
Proactively
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 and 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
Review
medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in
accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
Work
with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on
medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
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 patients to live
healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Support
and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical
cytology consultations
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance
with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and
children
Advise,
support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling
abroad
Promote
and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
Meet
the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Undertake
domiciliary visits as required
Communication
Demonstrate
sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and
consent to treatment
Communicate
with and support patients receiving bad news
Communicate
effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative
methods of
communication
to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and
preferred ways of
communicating
Anticipate
barriers to communication and take action to improve communication
Estimate
and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the
practice environment and
with external stakeholders
Act
as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues
Delivering a quality service
Recognise
and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by
the NMC
Produce
accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation,
consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise,
organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes
quality
Deliver
care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
Assess
effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and
formal evaluation
Participate
in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the
practice
Utilise
the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of the work of self and
the team, implementing improvements where required
Collaborate
on improving the quality of health care in partnership with other clinical
teams, responding to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
Evaluate
the patients response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
Support
and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
Participate
in the management and review of patient complaints, and identify learning from
clinical incidents and near-miss events using a structured framework (eg
root-cause analysis)
Assess
the impact of policy implementation on care delivery
Participate
in the performance monitoring review of the team, providing feedback as
appropriate
Understand
and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and
abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult
health procedure and local guidance
Work
within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse
and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Experience in General Practice
Desirable
- Experience delivering at least one Chronic disease ie Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Adult
- Experience in General Practice
Desirable
- Experience delivering at least one Chronic disease ie Diabetes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
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).
