Folly Lane Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Folly Lane is a friendly and proactive practice looking after a diverse population in the centre of Warrington. We have a strong practice team who work hard to deliver excellent patient care. We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to cover 20 hours per week, over a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. 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 general 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

Main duties of the job include:-

Chronic disease management

  • CVA and Ischaemic heart disease
  • Diabetes preferred, successful applicant will be required to train for this if not already holding certificates
  • Ensuring safe systems are in place
  • Checking of fridge and emergency equipment
  • Travel and routine immunisations
  • Assisting emergencies
  • A mix of face to face and telephone consultations may be required
  • Smears
  • Cover for treatment room which may include Hypertension clinic, Phlebotomy and ECGs.

About us

We are a five partner forward thinking training practice with a practice list size of over 10,200 patients. We are a friendly and supportive team with an excellent working environment. We are otherwise fully staffed. Our clinical team include:

  • 5 GP partners
  • 3 Salaried GPs
  • GP trainees
  • Nursing team: Nurse Practitioner, Assistant Practitioner, Practice Nurse, HCA.
  • Reception. Administration Team
  • Mental health practitioner
  • With additional ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, FCP, Care Co-ordinator, GP Assistant, Social Prescriber and Health & Wellbeing Coach.
  • We have good relationships with other practices and play an active role in our PCN, with one of our partners being the Clinical Director.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2261-24-0009

Job locations

Folly Lane

Bewsey

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0LU


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Job Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, develop, support, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being and apply principles of self-care.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
  • 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 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
  • Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.
  • Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
  • Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
  • Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
  • Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
  • Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines
  • Take ECGs
  • Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
  • Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
  • Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
  • Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, steriliser and emergency equipment
  • Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times
  • Cover the assistance in the provision of minor surgery when other colleagues not in practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Job Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, develop, support, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being and apply principles of self-care.
  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
  • 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 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
  • Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.
  • Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
  • Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
  • Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
  • Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
  • Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines
  • Take ECGs
  • Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
  • Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
  • Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
  • Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, steriliser and emergency equipment
  • Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times
  • Cover the assistance in the provision of minor surgery when other colleagues not in practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Education- English and Math GCSE grades A and C and higher level qualifications.
  • - Qualifications- Registered general nurse qualifications/certificates
  • - Experience in Primary Care/GP
  • - Understanding the principles of audit
  • - Knowledge of IT clinical systems (SystemOne)
  • - Chronic disease management
  • - Commitment to professional development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A-C English and Maths and higher level qualifications
  • Registered general nurse qualifications/certificates
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • - Education- English and Math GCSE grades A and C and higher level qualifications.
  • - Qualifications- Registered general nurse qualifications/certificates
  • - Experience in Primary Care/GP
  • - Understanding the principles of audit
  • - Knowledge of IT clinical systems (SystemOne)
  • - Chronic disease management
  • - Commitment to professional development

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A-C English and Maths and higher level qualifications
  • Registered general nurse qualifications/certificates

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Folly Lane Medical Centre

Address

Folly Lane

Bewsey

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0LU


Employer's website

https://follylane.gpsurgery.net/# (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Folly Lane Medical Centre

Address

Folly Lane

Bewsey

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0LU


Employer's website

https://follylane.gpsurgery.net/# (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Anna Tagg

anna.tagg@nhs.net

01925417247

Details

Date posted

05 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A2261-24-0009

Job locations

Folly Lane

Bewsey

Warrington

Cheshire

WA5 0LU


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