An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our growing, Practice of 6,200 patients. We have a team of 3 GPs, 1 Practice Nurse and 1 HCA and 1 GPA.
We are a GP Training Practice working in collaboration with Keele Medical School.
We are a high achiever of QOF and use Emis Web Clinical system.
A compassionate yet steady and composed approach is vital with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving services for patients. Good decision making and clinical skills are vital. You should have competent IT Skills ideally with experience of EMIS Web.
We are looking for someone part time, approximately 20 to 30 hours and daily hours can be negotiable for the suitable applicant. Salary negotiable dependent upon experience in general practice.
Experience of working in general practice is essential.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
Childhood Immunisations
Immunisations and Vaccinations including COVID
Travel Health Clinics
Chronic Disease Management
Care Plans
Contraceptive Advice/Pill Checks
General Nursing Duties including; assisting with minor surgery/wound management
Cervical Cytology
ECG
QOF /QIF/Enhanced Services
Undertaking Audits
Oversee the HCA and training where applicable
About us
Lucie Wedgwood Surgery Team: Details of our team can be found on our website:
https://www.luciewedgwoodsurgery.nhs.uk/team/
By working as a team, we can deliver much more: our jobs make a difference, and they are rewarding, but they can also be challenging and stressful. We give each other the space to innovate, to develop, and to learn but also support each other when times are tough and celebrate success.
Job responsibilities
As part of this team you will be responsible for forming effective relationships with the doctors, staff and patients. You will be required to undertake all general nursing duties in accordance with the practice protocols and establish programmes of care for patients groups with continual overall nursing requirements.
You will ensure that all nursing care delivered to the practice population is relevant, effective and of a high standard.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
To work with members of the Primary Care Nursing Team, Multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team, and other agencies, statutory and voluntary, to improve the standards of health in the community and promote the health of the individual.
To promote a learning environment for staff, students, families, carers and patients as necessary.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and enhance the patient care offered by the GPs
Advise, educate and develop ongoing healthcare with an emphasis on preventative measures.
Support & educate patients on their condition and development of self-management plans where appropriate.
Refer to other PCHT members and other professional agencies as appropriate
Liaise with other members of the community nursing team and work as part of an integrated team leading and managing any necessary adjustments and changes in practice.
Implement and evaluate the agreed programme of patient care, whilst acting on and reporting any changes as necessary to the relevant team member
Participate in the development of nursing policies and protocols with reference to best practice.
Management of change in both patient care and ensuring best practice by nursing team.
Attend training as required and to complete an annual Personal Development Plan
Identify individual training needs
Support personal development of members of Practice Nursing Team
Maintain standards of care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions using national and local guidelines where appropriate
Work autonomously in providing the care and management of chronic disease care provision in line with local/national guidelines.
To maintain and regularly update clinical record.
To regularly evaluate patient care.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical computer systems and the generating of clinical audit and providing information.
To be involved in ongoing clinical supervision
To accept responsibility and report any necessary maintenance on all nursing equipment used.
To participate with the induction, training and continuous clinical support of the nursing staff in the practice, Staff Nurses and Health Care Support Workers as appropriate.
Stock control of vaccine and other nursing requirements as necessary
To maintain confidentiality at all times
Attend staff meetings and represent the best needs of the patient (patient advocate) and the nursing team.
Ensure there is adequate cover and provision of nursing care during periods of staff absence/annual leave/sickness.
Responsible for the management and organisation of the recall system for
Childhood Immunisation
Clinical Screening
Chronic disease management
Liaising with the members of the community nurse team in the management of ensuring the uptake of
Childhood Immunisation
Cervical Screening
Support GP and Patient in medicine management and medicine review.
General Nursing duties to include:
Smears and vaginal swabs
Administer injections, immunisations and vaccinations in all areas
Travel advice and vaccination
To prepare and assist with minor operations
To initiate and perform routine diagnostic tests, interpret and refer as necessary
Family planning
Stock control
Promotion of health education and provision of life style advice
Education on immunisation
Staying on top of QOF and QIF
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* To actively participate in annual appraisal, produce Personal Development Plan to identify individual training and development needs, and attend all mandatory training.
* To take personal responsibility for any Health and Safety issues and obligations under the Health & Safety Work Act. Also be aware of and comply with other relevant legislation and policies e.g. Fire Regulations
* Uphold all aspects of Practice policies and procedures, and legal requirements in relation to personal conduct.
The duties outlined in the job description are not intended to be exhaustive lists. Their duties and responsibilities may be amended following consultation with the post holder
All job descriptions will be reviewed annually as part of the annual appraisal process
Person Specification
Experience
* Cervical cytology qualification Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations and travel immunisations Health promotion IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc) Interpersonal skills Time Management Smart, polite and confident Planning and organising Performing under pressure Adaptability Using initiative Team working and enthusiastic Self-motivated Flexibility Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Confidentiality Knowledge of clinical governance
* Smoking cessation Evidence of recent updating in primary care Working with (Emis Web) Knowledge of clinical audits
Qualifications
* RGN Qualification Current NMC registration
* Accredited training in chronic disease management Family planning training
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.
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