Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Jessop Medical Practice for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly, CQC Outstanding rated GP training practice, in a modern purpose built setting. This presents an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to enhance this evolving service within a supportive team and forward thinking practice.
We are looking for an experienced, flexible and highly motivated
individual to join our team. Development is encouraged and supported by
the practice to further career progression with various training opportunities
available.
We offer a
negotiable and competitive salary.
NHS Pension
Scheme.
Main duties of the job
- Assist the whole practice team to help
deliver effective implementation of management of patients and their
needs.
- Managing the nursing care of patients
with chronic disease, employing recall systems suitable to the practice
needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of
information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient
input of data for contract purposes is also required
- Contribute to the development of policies
/ protocols / guidelines within the practice.
- Adhere to infection control measures
within the practice according to local and national guidelines.
- Aid the practice team with implementation
of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.
- Encourage the development of integrated
services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams
and multidisciplinary working.
- Recognise the opportunities for working
in partnership with the Primary Health care team.
About us
Jessop Medical Practice is a large practice of almost 17,000 patients with two surgeries some four miles apart.
TPP SystmOne Clinical system.
CQC rated Outstanding in all areas in October 2016
Multi-disciplinary clinical team of GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Advanced Clinical and Care Practitioners, Minor Illness Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Manager leading the Practice Nursing and HCA team.
Large admin and reception team
Strong educational ethos; Training Practice for GP Trainees and Medical Students with 4 accredited trainers, but with all clinicians taking an active interest and contributing to training.
Active participants in ARCH PCN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills- Will include some or
all of the following (this list is not exhaustive):
- Chronic
Disease Management skills- Provide assessment, screening and treatment services
and health education.
- Diabetes (insulin initiation would be an
advantage)
- Asthma
- COPD
- IHD
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Hypertension
- Wound care, dressings and general
treatment room skills
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry
- Contraceptive advice, Family planning,
Sexual Health
- Cytology
- Warfarin (INR) monitoring
- Assist with Coil removal
- BP and Weight
- Diet and Lifestyle advice
- Immunisations (childhood, flu,
pneumonia, pertussis, shingles etc.)
- Injections (B12, Triptorelin, Zoladex,
and Depo etc.)
- Travel Vaccinations
- Stock checking and ordering
- To
participate in as required in the training of GP trainees, nurses, nursing students,
health care assistants as required by the practice.
- The
post holder will be expected to train and develop further in some or all of the
above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills- Will include some or
all of the following (this list is not exhaustive):
- Chronic
Disease Management skills- Provide assessment, screening and treatment services
and health education.
- Diabetes (insulin initiation would be an
advantage)
- Asthma
- COPD
- IHD
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Hypertension
- Wound care, dressings and general
treatment room skills
- Urinalysis
- Spirometry
- Contraceptive advice, Family planning,
Sexual Health
- Cytology
- Warfarin (INR) monitoring
- Assist with Coil removal
- BP and Weight
- Diet and Lifestyle advice
- Immunisations (childhood, flu,
pneumonia, pertussis, shingles etc.)
- Injections (B12, Triptorelin, Zoladex,
and Depo etc.)
- Travel Vaccinations
- Stock checking and ordering
- To
participate in as required in the training of GP trainees, nurses, nursing students,
health care assistants as required by the practice.
- The
post holder will be expected to train and develop further in some or all of the
above.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills wound management, management of long term conditions, immunisation and vaccination,
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict managing skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Cervical cytology
- Ear Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge and interest in management of patients with long term conditions
- Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in changing environment
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility for cover
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Primary care or community nursing experience
- Experience and interest in management of long term conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
- Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Skills
Essential
- Clinical skills wound management, management of long term conditions, immunisation and vaccination,
- Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict managing skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of SystmOne
- Cervical cytology
- Ear Care
Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- Knowledge and interest in management of patients with long term conditions
- Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of health promotion strategies
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues
- Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
Other
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in changing environment
- Highly motivated
- Flexibility for cover
- Team player
- Ability to work across boundaries
Experience
Essential
- Primary care or community nursing experience
- Experience and interest in management of long term conditions
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).
