Practice Nurse - Chronic Disease Management

Newhall Surgery

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Job summary

Newhall Surgery is looking for a full-time / part-time (25 to 37.5 hours) dynamic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our Nursing Team. The successful candidate will have experience in chronic disease management. A working knowledge and experience of LD reviews, LTC reviews, NHS Health Checks, ECGs, blood pressures, bloods, foot checks, urine analysis, spirometry, ear syringing cervical cytology, wound care and minor injuries management, general health and lifestyle advice, vaccinations, injections and immunisations would also be an advantage.

Do you have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills? Would you like to be part of a team helping to shape the face of the Practice but also playing a key part in managing change and development within the organisation?

If so, this position could be for you.......

Main duties of the job

To manage treatment room consultations such as minor injuries, wounds, dressing and treatment of leg ulcers, suture removal, ear examination and syringing.

Administer routine injections in accordance with the practice policy and appropriate protocols, PGDs and PSDs ie Childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidelines such as: Flu vaccinations, travel vaccines and completion of patient vaccination records. Anti-psychotic injections, Vitamin B12 injections and contraceptive injections.

Contribute to Chronic Disease Management in areas such as: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD Checks, Learning Disabilities, Long Term Conditions and NHS Health Checks and to other Enhanced Service specifications as required.

Provide women's health services including cervical cytology and advice on contraception and the menopause according to practice policy.

To undertake investigative procedures including ECG, blood pressure, urine analysis, foot checks.

To prepare and assist with minor surgical procedures plus coil and implant procedures.

Contribute to Nursing Team record keeping: clinical, administrative, H&S related records.

To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs and the Management Team.

With support implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for Chronic Disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.

About us

Newhall Surgery has a list size of approximately 11,000 patients. We have an active Patient Participation Group and endeavour to liaise well within the local community. We are active on Facebook and have good reviews within NHS Choices.

Our clinical staff consists of 3 GP Partners, 4 GPs, 2 GP Registrars plus a dedicated Nursing Team, Pharmacy Team and a Health & Wellbeing Coach.

We also have committed and professional administrative, secretarial and care navigation members, plus our dedicated and professional Management Team.

We are a friendly Practice who believe that communication, team working, well-being and learning are vital to the success of our organisation. We also have two 'get togethers' per year to help support our internal communication processes and the feeling of 'family' within the organisation.

The Partners are very supportive of staff and place a high value on their learning and development.

Date posted

20 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5049-24-0009

Job locations

Newhall Surgery

High Street

Newhall

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 0HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality nursing services including Chronic Disease Management (such as: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes), Learning Disabilities reviews, Long Term Condition reviews, NHS Health Checks, ECGs, blood pressures, bloods, foot checks, urine analysis, spirometry, ear syringing, cervical cytology, wound care and minor injuries management, general health and lifestyle advice, vaccinations, injections and immunisations.

To be actively involved in health promotion to the Practice population in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Team, meeting the needs of the patients and supporting the delivery of the Practice Policies & Procedures. The post holder will work within their professional competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

To work under indirect supervision and perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the GP Partners, Practice Manager and Nurses working to PSDs, PGDs, agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within defined competencies to meet the needs of patients.

To liaise with the Practice Pharmacy Team, Community Staff, Practice Nursing Team plus other healthcare professionals and to working closely with the Management, Administration and Care Navigation teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality nursing services including Chronic Disease Management (such as: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes), Learning Disabilities reviews, Long Term Condition reviews, NHS Health Checks, ECGs, blood pressures, bloods, foot checks, urine analysis, spirometry, ear syringing, cervical cytology, wound care and minor injuries management, general health and lifestyle advice, vaccinations, injections and immunisations.

To be actively involved in health promotion to the Practice population in collaboration with the Primary Health Care Team, meeting the needs of the patients and supporting the delivery of the Practice Policies & Procedures. The post holder will work within their professional competence in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.

To work under indirect supervision and perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the GP Partners, Practice Manager and Nurses working to PSDs, PGDs, agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within defined competencies to meet the needs of patients.

To liaise with the Practice Pharmacy Team, Community Staff, Practice Nursing Team plus other healthcare professionals and to working closely with the Management, Administration and Care Navigation teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse

Desirable

  • A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development
  • Qualification in Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code Of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992).
  • Experience in the management long term conditions/chronic disease management.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within Primary Care
  • Experience of SystmOne (or equivalent) Patient Management System

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post of a treatment room nurse including: wound care management, injections/vaccinations, health & lifestyle reviews.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse

Desirable

  • A demonstrable commitment to Continuous Professional Development
  • Qualification in Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code Of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992).
  • Experience in the management long term conditions/chronic disease management.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within Primary Care
  • Experience of SystmOne (or equivalent) Patient Management System

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post of a treatment room nurse including: wound care management, injections/vaccinations, health & lifestyle reviews.

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

Newhall Surgery

Address

Newhall Surgery

High Street

Newhall

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 0HU


Employer's website

https://newhallsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Newhall Surgery

Address

Newhall Surgery

High Street

Newhall

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 0HU


Employer's website

https://newhallsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Julie Emmerson-Grey

julie.emmerson-grey@nhs.net

01283899293

Date posted

20 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5049-24-0009

Job locations

Newhall Surgery

High Street

Newhall

Swadlincote

Derbyshire

DE11 0HU


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