Job summary
We are looking a registered nurse to join our
existing team of experienced practice nurses. We are looking for someone with
experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct
and working within primary care. They must have a demonstrable commitment to
professional development.
Our
new Practice Nurse can expect to work in an encouraging, supportive, forward
thinking, experienced Practice environment that is continually working to
improve the quality of healthcare for our patient population.
Our
Practice Nurse role would be expected to undertake a range of nursing
assessments and provide appropriate care or treatment in conjunction with our
clinical team and Practice Policies.
Ideally,
you'd be able to support and deliver a high level of quality care and service
based on the needs of the patient population of which would include treatment,
management plans, screening, preventative care, and patient education. In
addition to this, you would also be expected to support the Practice in meeting
its contractual obligations and delivery of enhanced service specifications.
We are keen
to meet colleagues who are proactive and enthusiastic in improving standards of
care and seeking continuous development to ensure our patients receive a high
standard of care.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the implementation of
processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions
using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound
patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary
team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to
the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for several
clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health
promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the
practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and
procedure.
About us
Ashfields
Primary Care Centre is an innovative and forward-thinking Practice led by our
partnership of 11 GPs and 1 Pharmacist. We serve and cover a local population
of approximately 28,500 patients and are looking to recruit and welcome a Practice
Nurse to expand and enhance our team.
We are a
friendly, professional, and caring team who are passionate about providing safe
and effective care. Our excellent multi-skilled Clinical Team comprises of 19
GPs (Partner & Salaried), Pharmacists, ANP, Pharmacy technicians, Practice
Nurses & HCA's.
Our team
also includes a full administration team, including a reception team who work
in a Patient Advisor role providing enhanced signposting and ensuring patients
have access to the appropriate clinicians or services available to them.
Supported
by our excellent Clinical and non-Clinical teams, Ashfields Primary Care Centre
is a consistently high performer in relation to its contractual obligations
including QOF and Quality Contract services.
As an
established Training Practice, we pride ourselves in our commitment to teaching
and support of a variety of clinical educational placements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines
- To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
- To review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively
- To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets.
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel
- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programfor the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence and NICE guidelines
- To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
- To review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- Routine treatment room duties including dressings and wound care, removal of sutures and clips, blood pressure monitoring, venipuncture, ECG, cervical cytology and swabs
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively
- To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To oversee QOF chronic Disease registers, monitor progress and assist the practice in the achievement of targets.
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and travel
- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management
- Strong IT skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Motivated forward thinker
- Flexible and co-operative
clinical skills
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care
- ECGs
- Injections
- Venipuncture
Desirable
- Travel Medicine
- Women's Health
- Immunisations - Child, routine, travel
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working as a practice nurse
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective time management
- Strong IT skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Good interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Motivated forward thinker
- Flexible and co-operative
clinical skills
Essential
- Chronic disease management
- Wound care
- ECGs
- Injections
- Venipuncture
Desirable
- Travel Medicine
- Women's Health
- Immunisations - Child, routine, travel
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).
