Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity due to a member of our team relocating to Scotland, for an experienced, highly
motivated practice nurse to join our dynamic nursing team, which consists of one
Practice Nurses and two Nurse Associate.
The post holder will use their nursing skills to deliver the highest
standards of nursing care in accordance with evidence-based practice and
national practice protocols. We would encourage the successful candidate to
lead on diabetes and areas of patient care that are of interest to them,
appropriate to the role and that fit in with the Practice's requirements and
vision.
Previous GP Practice Nursing experience is essential.
Working pattern and hours are negotiable.
About Us
Peartree Medical Centre is an Outstanding CQC rated practice
and a runner up in the 'Healthwatch Network' awards. We are a team of 2 GP partners, 3 GPs, 1
Practice Nurses, 2 Nurse Associate, 2 pharmacist plus a team of 12 admin and
clerical staff members working alongside in-house PCN staff, with approximately
5400 patients. In partnership with our
patients, we aim to provide high quality flexible patient care sensitive to the
individual needs of all patients.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job include:
To practice autonomously without direct supervision.
Develop an understanding of general practice care delivery standards, inclusive of QOF points and support the Practice to achieve these.
To lead on diabetes.
To utilise clinical skills in long term chronic disease management including asthma, CHD, CKD, diabetes, dementia, hypertension and respiratory
Immunisations
Wound care management including dressings, suture removal and ulcer care.
ECG recording
Performing diagnostic procedures including BP, peak flow, and urine testing
Spirometry recording and interpretation.
Cervical cytology
Contraceptive and sexual health advice
NHS Health checks
Health promotion
Travel health
Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of drugs and vaccines
Good communications with other team members when clinical findings on routine examination indicate possible action / follow up.
To participate in clinical meetings
To promote the protection of children and vulnerable adults in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
To adhere to the Infection and Control policy for the service being provided.
To assess and evaluate outcomes of own practice, service intervention and treatment and if identifying any short falls to report these to the Practice Manager
About us
Peartree Medical Centre is an Outstanding CQC rated practice
and a runner up in the 'Healthwatch Network' awards. We are a team of 2 GP partners, 3 GPs, 1
Practice Nurses, 2 Nurse Associate, 2 pharmacist plus a team of 12 admin and
clerical staff members working alongside in-house PCN staff, with approximately
5400 patients. In partnership with our
patients, we aim to provide high quality flexible patient care sensitive to the
individual needs of all patients. Our
core values are to:
Recruit, support, train and empower caring staff
to deliver a high-quality service.
Provide clear clinical and non-clinical
leadership so that staff have a consistent understanding of what is expected.
Be proud of what we do and how we can positively
impact on some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society.
Promote patient self-help and health education
through delivery of the practice's own education programmes or in direct
partnership with other agencies and sectors.
Share success and learn from poor outcomes.
Keep the patient at the forefront of our
thoughts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
This
organisation must ensure that the post-holder has access to appropriate
clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. Further information
on clinical supervision can be sought within the organisations Clinical
Supervision Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
This
organisation must ensure that the post-holder has access to appropriate
clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis. Further information
on clinical supervision can be sought within the organisations Clinical
Supervision Policy.
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of Practice Nurse skills including wound care, ECG, venepuncture, immunisations, new patient medicals and womans health (cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
- Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service
- 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)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice
- Has evidence of diabetes long-term condition training.
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice Nurse
- Experience with chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Desirable
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of Practice Nurse skills including wound care, ECG, venepuncture, immunisations, new patient medicals and womans health (cervical cytology, contraception etc.)
- Request pathology tests and process the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to promote best practice regarding nursing matters
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
- Good clinical system IT knowledge and an ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with people by telephone, email and face to face
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and children
- Understanding and knowledge of healthcare provision in GP surgeries, QOF and enhanced service
- 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)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Has evidence of working at the relevant level of practice
- Has evidence of diabetes long-term condition training.
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of general practice and experience of working as a Practice Nurse
- Experience with chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Desirable
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
- An appreciation of the NHS landscape including the relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners
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).
