GP Practice in Wales

Practice Nurse - Tonyfelin Medical Centre

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Job summary

Salary Available on Application

37.5 hours a week

We are seeking to recruit a non-experienced General Practice Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team consisting of GPs, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants all supported by a non-clinical team of Patient Care Administrators providing care navigation and administrative duties. The practice has been approved to host the HEIW General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme. The successful applicant will be enrolled onto the 9-month training scheme which also includes a 20-credit university module. The GPN Foundation Programme aims to help build a flexible GPN workforce with the skills and competence to deliver the vision of A Healthier Wales. Also, a workforce that can work, communicate and understand the whole patient care pathway as this is essential to the efficient management and delivery of patient services. The programme aims to take the successful applicant from a GPN Trainee level with no previous experience in General Practice, to a competent GPN by giving them the opportunity to experience and deliver General Practice Nursing care. By the end of the programme, the successful applicant will be able to practice as a GPN confidently and competently and provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice population with focus in the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening, assessment, treatment and education.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role as practice nurse are listed below:

  • Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs

  • Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension

  • HRT and Contraception reviews

  • Cytology

  • Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler

  • INR - anticoagulation monitoring

  • Removal of Sutures

  • Travel Clinic - immunisations

  • ECGs

  • Venepuncture

  • Routine immunisations and Childhood immunisations

  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

  • Pay: £14.50-£22.00 per hour

  • Expected hours: 30 37.5 per week

About us

We strive to create a friendly and supportive working environment. We aim to work towards providing excellent care to our patients but fully appreciate the importance of work life balance. We encourage professional development for all members of staff.

Details

Date posted

31 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary Available on Application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0044-24-0228

Job locations

Tonyfelin Medical Centre

Bedwas Road, Tonyfelin Surgery

Bedwas

Caerphilly

CF83 1XP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide nursing services to the patients, including treatments, screening, chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension), anticoagulation monitoring, ECGs, undertake wound care management/dressing techniques, venepuncture, child immunisations, travel immunisations and health advice, contraception and HRT reviews. Stock ordering & stock checks.

Main responsibilities

1. Provide nursing treatments to patients in consultation with GPs as appropriate in accordance with agreed protocols

2. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice population in accordance with agreed protocols

3. Provide advice on health care and minor ailments to patients

4. Run chronic disease clinics offered by the practice

5. Liaise with Health Board staff, secondary care staff, community nursing staff and other relevant bodies to ensure an excellent quality of service for patients

6. Record accurate and timely data in patient records

7. Complete admin responsibilities on a timely and accurate basis eg. Maintaining pharmaceutical and medical supplies, stock taking, maintaining equipment, QIF data recording

8. Work and communicate well with the admin and reception teams

Key skills / knowledge / experience

Nursing qualification

Good understanding of the operation of GPs within primary care

Understanding of the GMS contract and the Quality Outcomes Framework.

Ability to communicate well at all levels

Good knowledge of health and safety requirements

Confidentiality requirements

Given the work environment where patient data is accessible by staff, the post-holder must observe strict confidentiality when accessing patient data. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies on confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide nursing services to the patients, including treatments, screening, chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension), anticoagulation monitoring, ECGs, undertake wound care management/dressing techniques, venepuncture, child immunisations, travel immunisations and health advice, contraception and HRT reviews. Stock ordering & stock checks.

Main responsibilities

1. Provide nursing treatments to patients in consultation with GPs as appropriate in accordance with agreed protocols

2. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice population in accordance with agreed protocols

3. Provide advice on health care and minor ailments to patients

4. Run chronic disease clinics offered by the practice

5. Liaise with Health Board staff, secondary care staff, community nursing staff and other relevant bodies to ensure an excellent quality of service for patients

6. Record accurate and timely data in patient records

7. Complete admin responsibilities on a timely and accurate basis eg. Maintaining pharmaceutical and medical supplies, stock taking, maintaining equipment, QIF data recording

8. Work and communicate well with the admin and reception teams

Key skills / knowledge / experience

Nursing qualification

Good understanding of the operation of GPs within primary care

Understanding of the GMS contract and the Quality Outcomes Framework.

Ability to communicate well at all levels

Good knowledge of health and safety requirements

Confidentiality requirements

Given the work environment where patient data is accessible by staff, the post-holder must observe strict confidentiality when accessing patient data. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies on confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered

Desirable

  • Qualifications for Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered

Desirable

  • Qualifications for Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Primary Care

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Tonyfelin Medical Centre

Bedwas Road, Tonyfelin Surgery

Bedwas

Caerphilly

CF83 1XP


Employer's website

https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Tonyfelin Medical Centre

Bedwas Road, Tonyfelin Surgery

Bedwas

Caerphilly

CF83 1XP


Employer's website

https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Debra Tucker

debra.tucker2@wales.nhs.uk

+442920857077

Details

Date posted

31 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary Available on Application

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0044-24-0228

Job locations

Tonyfelin Medical Centre

Bedwas Road, Tonyfelin Surgery

Bedwas

Caerphilly

CF83 1XP


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