Job summary
Folly Lane is a friendly and proactive practice looking after adiverse population in the centre of Warrington. We have a strong practice team who work hard to deliver excellentpatient care. We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to cover 20 hours per week, over a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice 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. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job include:-
Chronic disease management
1. CVA and Ischaemic heart disease
2. Diabetes preferred, successful applicant will be required to train for this if not already holding certificates
3. Ensuring safe systems are in place
4. Checking of fridge and emergency equipment
5. Travel and routine immunisations
6. Assisting emergencies
7. A mix of face to face and telephone consultations may be required
8. Smears
9. Cover for treatment room which may include Hypertension clinic, Phlebotomy and ECGs.
About us
We are a fivepartner forward thinking training practice with a practice list size of over10,200 patients. We are a friendly and supportive team with an excellentworking environment. We are otherwise fully staffed. Our clinical teaminclude:
10. 5 GP partners
11. 3 Salaried GPs
12. GP trainees
13. Nursing team: Nurse Practitioner, Assistant Practitioner, Practice Nurse, HCA.
14. Reception. Administration Team
15. Mental health practitioner
16. With additional ARRS staff including Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, FCP, Care Co-ordinator, GP Assistant, Social Prescriber and Health & Wellbeing Coach.
17. We have good relationships with other practices and play an active role in our PCN, with one of our partners being the Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
18. Job Responsibilities
19. Assess, plan, develop, support, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being and apply principles of self-care.
20. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
21. Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
22. Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
23. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
24. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
25. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
26. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
27. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
28. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
29. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
30. Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad
31. Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
32. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
33. Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.
34. Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
35. Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
36. Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
37. Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
38. Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines
39. Take ECGs
40. Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
41. Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
42. Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
43. Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, steriliser and emergency equipment
44. Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times
45. Cover the assistance in the provision of minor surgery when other colleagues not in practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
46. - Education- English and Math GCSE grades A and C and higher level qualifications.
47. - Qualifications- Registered general nurse qualifications/certificates
48. - Experience in Primary Care/GP
49. - Understanding the principles of audit
50. - Knowledge of IT clinical systems (SystemOne)
51. - Chronic disease management
52. - Commitment to professional development
Desirable
53. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Qualifications
Essential
54. GCSE A-C English and Maths and higher level qualifications
55. Registered general nurse qualifications/certificates