Job summary
We are a friendly, innovative, mutually
supportive, and progressive practice who are
looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to join our existing team. We can be flexible in relation to hours for the right candidate and would be prepared to offer scope for career development within the role.
- PMS list: approximately 10800
patients
- 7 GP Partners, 1 Salaried
GP, 2 Physician Associates and 1 Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- We have 2 surgeries
within the Barnsley Central area
- We are committed to high
standards of clinical care, providing additional services and success in QOF
achievement
- We provide nurse-led minor illness
clinic and chronic disease clinics
- We are a training practice
We are seeking a friendly and motivated team
player and would consider either part time/full time hours.
Experience of COPD/asthma would be beneficial. The
post will include chronic disease reviews, smear taking, women's health, child
health surveillance and immunisations, phlebotomy etc. We will provide training
for the right candidate and job share would be considered. Salary will be dependent
on experience.
Main duties of the job
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Drivers licence and access to vehicle
- Communication skills, both written and
verbal
- IT skills basic level for Word and
Outlook and internet explorer
- Willingness to expand on skills &
knowledge
Desirable
Essential Desirable
- Awareness of accountability of own
role and other roles in a general practice
- Experience of COPD/asthma
- Ability to identify determinants on
health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in
the local area
- Experience of working on SystmOne
- Experience of audit.
About us
We are a large established training practice with a Nursing/HCA team of 2 Nurses, and 2 HCAs.
The surgeries are located centrally and easy to get to from the M1 and surrounding areas.
Our main site at Worsbrough is a purpose built 'LIFT' building and our branch surgery at Gold Street is a purpose built privately owned surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
To work
within a multi disciplinary clinical nurse team ensuring the provision of high
standards of quality nursing service to the practice population. Undertake
training and development as required within the role.
PRINCIPAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
NURSING
To
be responsible for the provision of the following nurse led clinics, as needed
(after undertaking any necessary training/updates)
Respiratory &
Cardiovascular Clinic
Flu
clinic
Diabetic
Clinic
Baby
clinic
Assist
in minor surgery.
Cytology
Venepuncture
Immunisation/Vaccination
To
ensure all staff members understand the format for accepting appointments.
Management
of emergencies e.g. anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest and first aid.
To
liaise with colleagues to ensure there is appropriate nursing cover for all
services provided by the nursing team.
ADMINISTRATION
5. To
attend meetings as required, contribute to discussions and ensure that any follow
up action is implemented.
6. To
attend clinical meetings with the nursing team, contributing to the agenda and
discussions as appropriate
7. To
attend annual appraisal.
8. Work
in line with practice policies and procedures to maintain standards and working
practices.
9. To
ensure the maintenance of appropriate medical records, schedules and item
of service claims.
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
The
post holder will be expected to be responsible for the following:
Maintenance
of Chronic Disease Management
HEALTH PROMOTIONAL
ACTIVITIES
To
give appropriate advice to the practice population promoting healthy
lifestyles.
To
ensure that Health Promotional Literature is available in the Practice.
GENERAL
NURSING DUTIES
Liaise
with Lead Practice Nurse/Business Manager regarding the maintenance and supply
of equipment and medical sundries.
Vaccination
and immunisation of patients as per practice protocol
Venepuncture
Safe
disposal of contaminated waste/sharps
Management
of emergency anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, first aid
Maintenance
of appropriate medical records and schedules
Assist
with minor surgical procedures
Wound
care, dressings, removal of sutures
First
aid for minor accidents
Perform
ECG
New
patient medical checks
Family
Planning advice
Other
nursing duties as necessary, but working in accordance with the UKCC Code of
Conduct, Standards for Records and Record Keeping, Exercising
Accountability, Standards for the
Administration of Medicines and Guidelines for Professional Practice.
PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY
The post
holder will be expected to work unsupervised and to use initiative in the role
of the Practice Nurse.
The post
holder will be required to undertake training, statements of competence or gain
the equivalent level of skill acquired through experience in order to fulfil
their PREP requirements and maintain professional development.
BROADER
RESPONSIBILITIES
When
necessary to act as a representative of the practice and to carry out the above
duties in a responsible and respectable fashion at all times, particularly as
the way the practice is managed may be occasionally taken to reflect the
standard of care provided.
Driving
licence and car owner
Any other
duties appropriate to the grading of the post.
This job
description will be amended in the light of developments within the practice;
however, any changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
SUMMARY
To work
within a multi disciplinary clinical nurse team ensuring the provision of high
standards of quality nursing service to the practice population. Undertake
training and development as required within the role.
PRINCIPAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
NURSING
To
be responsible for the provision of the following nurse led clinics, as needed
(after undertaking any necessary training/updates)
Respiratory &
Cardiovascular Clinic
Flu
clinic
Diabetic
Clinic
Baby
clinic
Assist
in minor surgery.
Cytology
Venepuncture
Immunisation/Vaccination
To
ensure all staff members understand the format for accepting appointments.
Management
of emergencies e.g. anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest and first aid.
To
liaise with colleagues to ensure there is appropriate nursing cover for all
services provided by the nursing team.
ADMINISTRATION
5. To
attend meetings as required, contribute to discussions and ensure that any follow
up action is implemented.
6. To
attend clinical meetings with the nursing team, contributing to the agenda and
discussions as appropriate
7. To
attend annual appraisal.
8. Work
in line with practice policies and procedures to maintain standards and working
practices.
9. To
ensure the maintenance of appropriate medical records, schedules and item
of service claims.
DISEASE MANAGEMENT
The
post holder will be expected to be responsible for the following:
Maintenance
of Chronic Disease Management
HEALTH PROMOTIONAL
ACTIVITIES
To
give appropriate advice to the practice population promoting healthy
lifestyles.
To
ensure that Health Promotional Literature is available in the Practice.
GENERAL
NURSING DUTIES
Liaise
with Lead Practice Nurse/Business Manager regarding the maintenance and supply
of equipment and medical sundries.
Vaccination
and immunisation of patients as per practice protocol
Venepuncture
Safe
disposal of contaminated waste/sharps
Management
of emergency anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, first aid
Maintenance
of appropriate medical records and schedules
Assist
with minor surgical procedures
Wound
care, dressings, removal of sutures
First
aid for minor accidents
Perform
ECG
New
patient medical checks
Family
Planning advice
Other
nursing duties as necessary, but working in accordance with the UKCC Code of
Conduct, Standards for Records and Record Keeping, Exercising
Accountability, Standards for the
Administration of Medicines and Guidelines for Professional Practice.
PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITY
The post
holder will be expected to work unsupervised and to use initiative in the role
of the Practice Nurse.
The post
holder will be required to undertake training, statements of competence or gain
the equivalent level of skill acquired through experience in order to fulfil
their PREP requirements and maintain professional development.
BROADER
RESPONSIBILITIES
When
necessary to act as a representative of the practice and to carry out the above
duties in a responsible and respectable fashion at all times, particularly as
the way the practice is managed may be occasionally taken to reflect the
standard of care provided.
Driving
licence and car owner
Any other
duties appropriate to the grading of the post.
This job
description will be amended in the light of developments within the practice;
however, any changes will be discussed with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- Qualified / Experience of COPD & asthma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practice nursing
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Drivers licence and access to vehicle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT skills basic level for Word and Outlook and internet explorer
- Willingness to expand on skills & knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of accountability of own role and other roles in a general practice
- Experience of COPD/asthma
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Experience of working on SystmOne
- Experience of audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- Qualified / Experience of COPD & asthma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of practice nursing
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
- Drivers licence and access to vehicle
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT skills basic level for Word and Outlook and internet explorer
- Willingness to expand on skills & knowledge
Desirable
- Awareness of accountability of own role and other roles in a general practice
- Experience of COPD/asthma
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
- Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
- Experience of working on SystmOne
- Experience of audit.
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).
