GP Practice Nurse

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing 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.

The role needs to be worked flexibly in line with the practice opening hours.

As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for their care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.

Will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF) and any other performance monitoring systems, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Provide home visits where necessary and telephone triage if required

You may be requested to undertake duties/tasks that have not been identified in this job description these will be discussed prior to undertaking them.

It is expected that as an autonomous practitioner that you undertake continuing professional development relevant to your role.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being

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

Partake in all aspects of the Quality & Outcomes framework (QOF) & ensuring that the practice achieves maximal points in all the QOF areas.

Taking on responsibility for specific QOF areas & completing all assigned actions from QOF meetings

Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment

Must be able to attend all Practice & educational meetings.

Communicate with and support patients receiving bad news

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Take responsibility for own development learning and performance including participating in clinical supervision and acting as a positive role model

Support the development of others to maximise potential

Actively promote the workplace as a learning environment, encouraging everyone to learn from each other and from external good practice

About us

STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE

inc. Baslow Road, Shoreham Street & Darnall Hall Surgeries

Experienced GP Practice Nurse

Due to expansion of our team and relocating to larger premises, an exciting position has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team based in Sheffield.

If you have experience of nursing in General Practice, have a caring and committed nature and would like to provide excellent patient care this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a friendly well established three site training practice with a current list size of approximately 13,000 looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed practice nurse to complement our 3 GP Partner, 4 GP and 3 ANP team having nurses, healthcare assistants and care co-ordinators working on all sites.

The practice has a very low staff turnover and places a high value on teamwork and mutual support. Our strong emphasis on telephone consultations and triage, long before COVID, allows us to offer excellent access with all patients offered access to a clinician on the day that they contact the practice.