Job responsibilities
This
new role provides a unique opportunity for a experiencedpractice nurse within
the to embark on a period of development within Midlands
Medical Partnership.
The
post will consist of the following components:
Participation in an induction program
including undertaking the Fundamentals of GPN course at BCU.
Participating in BSol STP Early Career
General Practice Fellowship (CPD, peer support, leadership development, PCN
engagement)
Exposure to working in General
Practice and gaining competence and skills as a new GPN
Within
the university component, attendance at face-to-face days is essential and
a commitment to self-directed study is expected. Learning action plans and
goals to be achieved will be agreed upon between the university staff, the
practice staff, and the post holder.
Within
the Fellowship component full participation in peer support, CPD, and a
commitment to developing leadership qualities is expected.
Within
the clinical component-specific clinical support and supervision will be
agreed upon between the MMP Nurse Leadership Team and the post holder. Roles and responsibilities will evolve
over time.
2. Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
Fundamentals
of GPN and Fellowship components:
Attend University for required face to face sessions and
engage in required self-directed study to meet deadlines and assessments as
required
Ensure learning in the classroom setting is translated
into the workplace environment
Identify where insight into specific areas will
contribute to learning and negotiate with the practice team to support
Engage with university assessors and clinical supervisors
to maximise the potential for learning and development
Attend and participate in monthly peer support meetings
Agree and meet with fellowship link for 1:1s as
negotiated locally
Agree on Project objectives with fellowship support and
produce a plan to meet the required goals
Complete SSSA training and prepare to be student nurse
ready
Be an advocate for general practice nursing using every
opportunity to raise awareness of the specialty
Clinical
Component
The post holder will deliver high quality, compassionate
care and display attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and in
line with the NMC code of conduct
Participate in supervision and de-brief with senior
supporting nurse
Seek appropriate support to gain insight into specific
clinical areas that will contribute to learning
Participate in practice-based team meetings, multidisciplinary
meetings, and nurse meetings contributing to these as appropriate
Engage in reflective practice, learning from constructive
feedback and maximising potential for learning
Ensure compliance with mandatory training requirements
The
post holder will be expected to undertake the following tasks once competent
and confident to do so. (This list is not exhaustive and will expand over
time)
Phlebotomy
Wound care
Child immunisations
Health Screening
Cervical Cytology
Seasonal vaccination program
Long term condition management
Administrative and professional
responsibilities
Participate in
the administrative and professional responsibilities of the surgery team
Ensure accurate
notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
on the clinical computer systems as appropriate
Ensure accurate
completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
and registration with the surgery
Take the lead
in infection prevention and control in the surgery
Ensure
collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular
and ad hoc reports
Attend and
participate in meetings as required
Assist in the
formation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate
protocols
Maintain a
notice board in the waiting room area designated for patient health care
education
Maintain
effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care
and with all other disciplines within the surgery, with regard to confidentiality
Professional development
Maintain
continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful
or necessary for professional development
The post holder
will participate in any training program implemented by the practice as part
of this employment
To participate
in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility
for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Take
responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrate
skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
3. Other Responsibilities
Health and Safety
To comply with
the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
To take
responsibility for their own health and safety and that of other persons who
may be affected by their own acts or omissions.
To ensure all
staff are fully trained and conversant with fire regulations and health and
safety and understand what to do in an emergency.
Ensure a trained
first aider is available in the building.
Ensure fire
alarms are tested regularly and within the set guidelines.
Equality and Diversity
To carry out at
all times their responsibilities in line with Equal Opportunities Policy and
Procedure.
Risk Management and Clinical
Governance
To work within
the Clinical Governance Framework of the practice, incorporating Risk
Management and all other quality initiatives and all aspects of CQC
implementation.
Confidentiality
To maintain the
confidentiality of information relating to patients, clients, staff, and
other users of the services in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
including outside of the work environment.
Any breach of confidentiality may render an individual liable for
dismissal and/or prosecution.
Safeguarding
Whilst in the post,
staff are expected to acquire and update their knowledge on safeguarding as
per the intercollegiate document requirements and MMP policies.
General
To undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of his/her own
competence as guided by the attached management framework.
To work across
the various MMP sites as required.
In light of
national policy and due to the needs of the business it may be necessary for
the Partnership to alter the opening hours of the surgeries. This could incorporate different opening
hours and weekend working which may affect when you are required to
work. The post holder is expected to
be flexible and accommodating, following consultation, in terms of any changes
to operating times in the future.
