The Health Care Complex is a friendly practice with a list size of approximately 4500 patients. We aim to be a fabulous, caring, supportive and hardworking team where the patients come first.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse who will undertake clinical practice using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to our patients and will also be responsible for a number of clinical areas as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policies and procedures.
About us
We are a small friendly team providing excellent care to our patients. We are part of Ashfield south PCN and work very closely with the other 7 practices.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
1. Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:
* Chronic Disease Management
* Dietary advice
* Blood pressure checks
* Urinalysis
* Health screening
* Ear syringing
* Dressings
* ECG
* Contraception
* Routine immunisations and vaccinations
* Removal of sutures/clips
* Baby immunisations
* First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
* Assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room
1. Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the team.
2. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
3. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
4. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team.
5. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients' notes.
6. Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended.
7. Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice administrator.
8. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice.
9. Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit.
10. Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
11. Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.
12. Maintain equipment and stock relating to patient care.
13. Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice.
14. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
15. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development, ensuring Revalidation requirements are met.
16. Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan.
17. It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotion and management of their own and others' health and safety and infection control, as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy and the practice Infection Control policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Recognised Nursing qualification
* Current NMC registration
* Specialist courses appropriate to primary care, e.g., CHD, diabetes, family planning, asthma and COPD care & infection control management
* Ability to provide quality patient care, responsive to needs.
* Ability to work independently and to make informed decisions.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* PC literate.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to present information to others in a user-friendly format.
* Ability to demonstrate competencies in a range of chronic disease areas.
* Ability to develop innovation in practice.
* Understanding of TPP SystemOne computer system and read code usage in general practice.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Experience of developing services based on client needs.
* Knowledge of current primary care organisational policy and national legislation.
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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