Job summary
We have a great opportunity to join our nursing team. Due to retirement and increasing demand, practice
nursing hours have become available for
a minimum of two Practice Nurses within Primary Care Sheffield.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse
to work with us. A nurse who can provide excellent care and has a true dedication
for improving health outcomes for patients.
The
successful candidates will be a registered nurse, ideally with experience of
working in General Practice.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 31 January 2024.
The work is interesting,
often challenging but hugely rewarding. The team is very mutually supportive,
with excellent experienced clinical, management and administrative support on
site.
On appointment you will have a full induction into the service and support
will always be available when needed from our Clinical Nurse Lead.
Informal visits and/or discussions in confidence are strongly encouraged. For more information, please contact Clinical
Nurse Manager Laura Carnall laura.carnall@nhs.net
or Head of Primary Care Kiz Haigh kiz.haigh@nhs.net.
Please note the vacancy maybe closed
early, should a suitable number of applicants be received.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield has 7 practices known as PCS Practice Group, these are Darnall Primary Care Centre, Highgate Surgery, Mulberry Practice, City Practice, Heeley Green Surgery, Buchanan Road Surgery and North Darnall Health Centre.
Benefits from working for a large primary care organisation include:
- Indemnity cover provided by the NHS Litigation Authority
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work
- A large team of experienced nurses
- Opportunities to expand knowledge or work within a specialist area, such as sexual health
- Leadership roles
- Training practices with opportunity to develop mentorship skills
- Progression opportunities, support with additional courses such as non-medical prescribing
- Regular nurse and team meetings with opportunity to attend city wide educational training days
- Human Resources and Finance Departments
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Job Summary
- To work as a member of the Practice Nursing Team and be responsible for acting within their professional boundaries to provide care for the presenting patient including screening, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow up of care; demonstrating safe clinical decision making and expert patient care
- To be involved in all areas of Chronic Disease Management (Asthma, Diabetes, COPD)
The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with the clinical team which will include GPs and other health care professionals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key Result Areas
Clinical Care
Assist in and perform routine tasks relating to patient care
- Undertake and promote cervical cytology
- Provide a comprehensive family planning service and sexual health service
- Undertake Spirometry and have undertaken relevant training
- Manage newly diagnosed patients with Asthma, COPD & Diabetes
- Undertake Chronic disease management and prevention Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, IHD, Stroke & LD
- Perform wound care using aseptic technique and general wound care
- Undertake opportunistic screening of BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status
- Administer injections under an individual prescription or patient group direction
- Offer a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for patients prior to travel
- Undertake ear syringing
- Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
- Child Health and Child Protection
- Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills
- To undertake home visits
- To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format.
- INR monitoring.
Professional
- Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
- Maintain a professional manner
- To promote and maintain own personal development and clinical excellence.
- Participate in organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems to improve practice.
- To promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research.
- Monitor the effectiveness of their clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review
- Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
- To regularly participate in clinical supervision as agreed with Lead Nurse
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding information about their care
- Provide advice and information to patient, carers and their families where appropriate
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service
- Ensure accurate documentation record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines
- Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers
Organisational - To complete records, audits, reports and respond to appropriate questions and requests.
- To attend meetings as requested.
- Support effective communication channels between the whole team.
- To work according to Clinical Governance and support the Clinical Governance Agenda.
- To understand the role of Risk Management within the Practice setting and contributing to risk assessment and Significant Event Audit and the importance of Infection Control.
Educational
To contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment
- Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development
- Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training
- Contribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews with the Lead Nurse
- To take part in clinical supervision within the organisation
Clinical Governance To be familiar with and comply with the Practices Clinical Governance standards, policies and procedures.
- Work with the Lead Nurse to investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints
Other - Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns and across sites to meet the needs of the service and staff
- To maintain patients confidentiality at all times
- This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check
General
The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The post-holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the challenging needs of the service. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and the organisation would aim to reach agreement to changes
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Job Summary
- To work as a member of the Practice Nursing Team and be responsible for acting within their professional boundaries to provide care for the presenting patient including screening, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow up of care; demonstrating safe clinical decision making and expert patient care
- To be involved in all areas of Chronic Disease Management (Asthma, Diabetes, COPD)
The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with the clinical team which will include GPs and other health care professionals.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key Result Areas
Clinical Care
Assist in and perform routine tasks relating to patient care
- Undertake and promote cervical cytology
- Provide a comprehensive family planning service and sexual health service
- Undertake Spirometry and have undertaken relevant training
- Manage newly diagnosed patients with Asthma, COPD & Diabetes
- Undertake Chronic disease management and prevention Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, IHD, Stroke & LD
- Perform wound care using aseptic technique and general wound care
- Undertake opportunistic screening of BP checks, height, weight, BMI, urinalysis and smoking status
- Administer injections under an individual prescription or patient group direction
- Offer a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for patients prior to travel
- Undertake ear syringing
- Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
- Child Health and Child Protection
- Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills
- To undertake home visits
- To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format.
- INR monitoring.
Professional
- Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
- Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational policies, procedures and guidelines
- Maintain a professional manner
- To promote and maintain own personal development and clinical excellence.
- Participate in organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems to improve practice.
- To promote evidence-based practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the development of practice-based research.
- Monitor the effectiveness of their clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit and peer review
- Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
- To regularly participate in clinical supervision as agreed with Lead Nurse
Communication
- Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding information about their care
- Provide advice and information to patient, carers and their families where appropriate
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service
- Ensure accurate documentation record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines
- Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers
Organisational - To complete records, audits, reports and respond to appropriate questions and requests.
- To attend meetings as requested.
- Support effective communication channels between the whole team.
- To work according to Clinical Governance and support the Clinical Governance Agenda.
- To understand the role of Risk Management within the Practice setting and contributing to risk assessment and Significant Event Audit and the importance of Infection Control.
Educational
To contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment
- Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development
- Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training
- Contribute to their own personal development and participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews with the Lead Nurse
- To take part in clinical supervision within the organisation
Clinical Governance To be familiar with and comply with the Practices Clinical Governance standards, policies and procedures.
- Work with the Lead Nurse to investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints
Other - Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns and across sites to meet the needs of the service and staff
- To maintain patients confidentiality at all times
- This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check
General
The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide. The post-holder will be expected to conduct any reasonable activities according to the service needs at that time. These will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the challenging needs of the service. The post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and the organisation would aim to reach agreement to changes
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Approachable and helpful
- Have flexible approach to work
- Trustworthy
- Able to multi-task and remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities
- Ability to work well with other members of the practice team
- Willing to undertaken relevant training appropriate to the post
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Well-developed word processing/data collection/IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
- Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within Primary Care and with key external stakeholders
- Flexible working
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services within a GP Practice
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc)
- Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues
- Understanding and experience of inter-agency working and adult/child safeguarding.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Evidence of further study/professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of Nursing
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in the management of long-term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD, Health Promotion/Education, Cervical Cytology
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Approachable and helpful
- Have flexible approach to work
- Trustworthy
- Able to multi-task and remain calm when faced with conflicting priorities
- Ability to work well with other members of the practice team
- Willing to undertaken relevant training appropriate to the post
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
- Well-developed word processing/data collection/IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Time management and ability to prioritise workload
- Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
- Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within Primary Care and with key external stakeholders
- Flexible working
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services within a GP Practice
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc)
- Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues
- Understanding and experience of inter-agency working and adult/child safeguarding.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Evidence of further study/professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of Nursing
- Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
- Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience in the management of long-term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD, Health Promotion/Education, Cervical Cytology
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).
