Job summary
We are
seeking an experienced Senior Practice Nurse to compliment the role of the GPs
and other Health Professionals at BCHC and become integral part of our Primary
Health care team, providing a high standard of health care to our large and
diverse patient population.
It is
essential that you are already have experience in a primary care setting,
preferably as a Practice Nurse and qualifications in Long Term Conditions such
as COPD, Asthma and Diabetes are desirable. Training may be provided for the
right candidate.
The Nursing
Team is large but friendly and a mix of Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates
and HCAs. We work closely together and value teamwork, and mutual support. We
work closely alongside other HCP services within the practice, and we have
direct daily support from the GPs.
We have
coffee and lunch together as a team most days.
Training is
considered to be fundamental to our job roles at BCHC and is encouraged.
We are a GP
training Practice so there is lots of regular education including monthly
surgery gatherings for lunch and education.
We are also
a research practice with lots of interesting new studies taking place.
The surgery
provides dermatology services along with womens health services as well as a
physiotherapy service.
We have large,
diverse population and are busy, but we expect all staff to work hard to always
provide a constantly high standard of clinical care to all our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a trained
nurse, you will be expected to support all surgery staff and provide continuing
high standards of health care in a safe and appropriate manner to all patients.
You will be
expected to support all your colleagues and be involved in teaching junior
members/new members of staff when required.
You will
need good communication skills to work across all teams within the surgery.
It is
essential to be aware of clinical governance policies and able to follow local
guidance.
As a professional you
will be expected to uphold your Code of conduct at all times and practice in a
way that promotes patient well-being and safety.
About us
PML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional:
-
Assess
problems presented by patients and deal with them in a safe, holistic and
professional manner.
-
Provide
continuing up to date safe care to patients across the practice population.
-
Collect
specimens Including phlebotomy samples.
-
Initiate
laboratory tests, as required. Review results and act upon them accordingly as
required.
-
Provide
up to date wound care and leg wound management.
-
Removal
of clips/sutures and give appropriate post op advice.
-
Cervical
cytology
-
Childhood
immunisations using the National Guidelines
-
ECG
-
Give
vaccinations following appropriate guidelines and PGDs
-
Assist
with minor surgery
-
Give
hormonal and other specialist injections according to guidelines and training.
-
Recognise
anaphylaxis and act accordingly
-
Able
to perform BLS
-
Maintain
infection control policies.
-
Ensure
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
-
Performing
any other relevant duties that are required of the post id applicable.
Managerial
-
To
work in close collaboration with the nursing team manager to ensure effective
management of the department
-
Assist
Nursing Team Manager in development and training of staff
-
Perform
clinical audits as required, with support from Ops Management as needed
-
Maintain
accurate, timely and confidential records in accordance with the NMC Code
-
Assist
in ordering and cleanliness and maintenance of the department and the safe
environment.
-
Responsible
for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration,
vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment and
stock and emergency drugs and equipment.
-
Manage
and organise individual patient consultations.
-
Work
within competencies at all times
-
Attend
staff meetings, sometimes in place of Nursing Team Manager where required
-
Contribute
to the ongoing assessment of service needs.
-
Setting
an example to all other team members of high standards and safe practice.
-
Supporting
colleagues whenever required.
-
Assist
with reviewing rotas and best utilisation of appointments
-
To
deputise for the Nursing Team Manager as needed
Educational:
-
Identify
personal development and training needs in conjunction with the GP/Nurse
Manager and Practice Manager.
-
Participate
in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and continuing professional development.
-
Participate
in formal tutorials and informal training of student nurses and GP trainees in
the practice.
-
Participate
fully in practice audit and quality development programmes.
Management
of Chronic disease:
-
To
develop knowledge base and progress in the management of Chronic Disease
patients within the primary care setting.
-
Diagnosis,
monitoring and development of individual management plans, agreeing these as
appropriate with the patients and other health professionals.
-
Checking
compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic
patient cantered approach.
-
Identifying
the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as
appropriate.
-
Support
the practice in QOF Target attainment and audit.
Research
Projects:
-
Co-operate
and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
Health and
Safety:
-
The
post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others
health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety
Policy, to include:
-
Using
personal security systems within the workplace according to practice
guidelines.
-
Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way
that manages those risks.
-
Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
-
Using
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and
safe way and free from hazards.
-
Reporting
potential risks identified.
Equality and
Diversity:
-
The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers
and colleagues, to include:
-
Acting
in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them
in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current
legislation
-
Respecting
the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
-
Behaving
in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgmental and
respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Confidentiality:
-
The
post holder must maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with
professional and PML policy. The post holder may access information only on a
need-to-know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information
only in the proper course of duties
Safeguarding:
-
To
recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people
and adults is everyones business and access training and supervision as
appropriate to the role.
-
To
support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or
the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
-
To
ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisations
Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency
safeguarding procedures.
Personal/Professional
Development:
-
The
post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the
practice as part of this employment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional:
-
Assess
problems presented by patients and deal with them in a safe, holistic and
professional manner.
-
Provide
continuing up to date safe care to patients across the practice population.
-
Collect
specimens Including phlebotomy samples.
-
Initiate
laboratory tests, as required. Review results and act upon them accordingly as
required.
-
Provide
up to date wound care and leg wound management.
-
Removal
of clips/sutures and give appropriate post op advice.
-
Cervical
cytology
-
Childhood
immunisations using the National Guidelines
-
ECG
-
Give
vaccinations following appropriate guidelines and PGDs
-
Assist
with minor surgery
-
Give
hormonal and other specialist injections according to guidelines and training.
-
Recognise
anaphylaxis and act accordingly
-
Able
to perform BLS
-
Maintain
infection control policies.
-
Ensure
confidentiality is maintained at all times.
-
Performing
any other relevant duties that are required of the post id applicable.
Managerial
-
To
work in close collaboration with the nursing team manager to ensure effective
management of the department
-
Assist
Nursing Team Manager in development and training of staff
-
Perform
clinical audits as required, with support from Ops Management as needed
-
Maintain
accurate, timely and confidential records in accordance with the NMC Code
-
Assist
in ordering and cleanliness and maintenance of the department and the safe
environment.
-
Responsible
for the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration,
vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment and
stock and emergency drugs and equipment.
-
Manage
and organise individual patient consultations.
-
Work
within competencies at all times
-
Attend
staff meetings, sometimes in place of Nursing Team Manager where required
-
Contribute
to the ongoing assessment of service needs.
-
Setting
an example to all other team members of high standards and safe practice.
-
Supporting
colleagues whenever required.
-
Assist
with reviewing rotas and best utilisation of appointments
-
To
deputise for the Nursing Team Manager as needed
Educational:
-
Identify
personal development and training needs in conjunction with the GP/Nurse
Manager and Practice Manager.
-
Participate
in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and continuing professional development.
-
Participate
in formal tutorials and informal training of student nurses and GP trainees in
the practice.
-
Participate
fully in practice audit and quality development programmes.
Management
of Chronic disease:
-
To
develop knowledge base and progress in the management of Chronic Disease
patients within the primary care setting.
-
Diagnosis,
monitoring and development of individual management plans, agreeing these as
appropriate with the patients and other health professionals.
-
Checking
compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic
patient cantered approach.
-
Identifying
the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as
appropriate.
-
Support
the practice in QOF Target attainment and audit.
Research
Projects:
-
Co-operate
and participate as required in any research projects within the practice.
Health and
Safety:
-
The
post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others
health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety
Policy, to include:
-
Using
personal security systems within the workplace according to practice
guidelines.
-
Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way
that manages those risks.
-
Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
-
Using
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and
safe way and free from hazards.
-
Reporting
potential risks identified.
Equality and
Diversity:
-
The
post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers
and colleagues, to include:
-
Acting
in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them
in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current
legislation
-
Respecting
the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
-
Behaving
in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgmental and
respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Confidentiality:
-
The
post holder must maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with
professional and PML policy. The post holder may access information only on a
need-to-know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information
only in the proper course of duties
Safeguarding:
-
To
recognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young people
and adults is everyones business and access training and supervision as
appropriate to the role.
-
To
support the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse or
the risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.
-
To
ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisations
Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency
safeguarding procedures.
Personal/Professional
Development:
-
The
post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the
practice as part of this employment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Settings
- Demonstrates sound application of theory and evidence to practice
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Experience at working autonomously diagnosing and treating patients
- Experience of working with patients with long term conditions
Desirable
- Previous involvement in the audit of clinical guidelines and standard
- Paediatric Experience
- Experience in travel immunisations
Other
Essential
- Ongoing training and commitment to development
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
- Certification of competency in child immunisation
- Certificates in Diabetic Care
- Certificates in Asthma and COPD Care
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of team working
- Physical examination skills
- Able to make clinical judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options
- Able to meet deadline
- Data Collection and presentation methods
- Good IT skill
- Experience using Emis Web
- Training in tissue viability and leg compression
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a Primary Care Settings
- Demonstrates sound application of theory and evidence to practice
- Clear understanding of clinical governance
- Experience at working autonomously diagnosing and treating patients
- Experience of working with patients with long term conditions
Desirable
- Previous involvement in the audit of clinical guidelines and standard
- Paediatric Experience
- Experience in travel immunisations
Other
Essential
- Ongoing training and commitment to development
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the NMC
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
- Certification of competency in child immunisation
- Certificates in Diabetic Care
- Certificates in Asthma and COPD Care
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the importance of team working
- Physical examination skills
- Able to make clinical judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options
- Able to meet deadline
- Data Collection and presentation methods
- Good IT skill
- Experience using Emis Web
- Training in tissue viability and leg compression
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).
