Job summary We are currently looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to our surgery to join our experienced and highly motivated nursing team. Applicants would need to be flexible to cover for colleagues during absence. Salary is dependent on experience. You will receive 5 weeks annual leave and access to the NHS Pension Scheme. Candidates would preferably have experience in Management of long-term conditions Childhood and routine immunisations Holistic care of patients Advising on and administering vaccinations Cervical cytology screening Wound care management Contraception advice and reviews Travel advice and vaccinations Health promotion and education SystmOne clinical system You are welcome to make informal phone enquiries and to visitus. Main duties of the job The nurse will be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of nursing care to the practice population. S/he will be competent to work independently as a member of the primary health care team, working alongside the other members of the practice nurse team, GPs attached staff, admin team and other team members. S/he will work as a practitioner managing his/her own workload with reference to agreed protocols and will be expected to take an active interest in the development of the Primary Care Team. The post holder will be accountable to the GPs and liaise closely with the other practice nurses and district nurses and the practice manager. Please attached job description for full list of responsibilities. About us Mill Road Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking practice, committed to delivering high qualitycarefor our c.5500 patients and benefitting from having a strong and supportive team of staff. Our current nursing team consists of 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Trainee Nurse Associate and 1 Healthcare Assistant. The Surgery is an active member of Network North PCN. We are situated in the North of Sheffield, in an attractive purpose-built surgery with convenient access to junction 35 of the M1. Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2632-24-0001 Job locations 98a Mill Road Ecclesfield Sheffield S35 9XQ Job description Job responsibilities The nurse will be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of nursing care to the practice population. S/he will be competent to work independently as a member of the primary health care team, working alongside the other members of the practice nurse team, GPs attached staff, admin team and other team members. S/he will work as a practitioner managing his/her own workload with reference to agreed protocols and will be expected to take an active interest in the development of the Primary Care Team. Responsibilities Responsibility for identifying and meeting the nursing care needs of patients in the practice. Also working alongside the GPs and other clinical professionals where appropriate and accepting referral of patients from him or her. Responsibility for the nursing input involved in the making of decisions and policies affecting the whole practice. Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic disease including asthma, diabetes, CHD, and CKD. Providing specific clinics, with home visits where necessary, and operating a recall system for return visits of patients. Ability to perform a variety of screening work including the taking of cervical smears, new patient checks and well person screening for the onset of chronic diseases and the prevention of heart disease. Responsibility for advising on and performing immunisations, including travel and childhood immunisations. Responsibility for managing the recall system in the practice for cervical smear, including the initial counselling of patients with abnormal smears and follow-up. Responsibility for managing the recall system for non-attenders for childhood immunisations. Ability to promote health by educating patients on diet, alcohol consumption, exercise and cessation of smoking. Maintenance of a high standard of general nursing care including wound care, venepuncture, ear syringing, breast awareness, immunisations, advising travellers going abroad, identifying and advising on the treatment of minor ailments. Responsibility for teaching/supervision of other practice nurses, GP vocational trainees and general student nurses etc. and health care assistants. Overall responsibility for maintaining information systems in the practice to include computerised patient records, practice protocols and patient information leaflets. Organising and updating health promotion displays. Auditing regular work and clinics, to assess the efficiency, standard and effectiveness of nursing care. Liaise effectively with the admin team. Overall responsibility for maintaining the treatment room, safe storage of vaccines and liaising with the admin team for re-ordering. Maintaining professional development by revalidation, reflective practice, developing a personal development plan in line with the practice development plan and attending appropriate courses and study days. Responsibility for appropriate delegation to health care assistants, and then regular supervision of their work. This includes especially clinical work, delegating appropriate work and organising patient information, audit, recall systems and all aspects of maintenance of the treatment room. Responsibility for advising patients regarding contraception and pre-conceptual care. Ensuring patients are appropriately monitored according to their chosen method of contraception and the practice protocols. Implement guidance on infection control and decontamination procedures using current guidelines and practice protocols. Caron Walker is the named Infection Prevention and Control lead along with Dr Grace Vas. The post holder will be accountable to the GPs and liaise closely with the other practice nurses and district nurses and the practice manager. Job description Job responsibilities The nurse will be responsible for the assessment, delivery and evaluation of nursing care to the practice population. S/he will be competent to work independently as a member of the primary health care team, working alongside the other members of the practice nurse team, GPs attached staff, admin team and other team members. S/he will work as a practitioner managing his/her own workload with reference to agreed protocols and will be expected to take an active interest in the development of the Primary Care Team. Responsibilities Responsibility for identifying and meeting the nursing care needs of patients in the practice. Also working alongside the GPs and other clinical professionals where appropriate and accepting referral of patients from him or her. Responsibility for the nursing input involved in the making of decisions and policies affecting the whole practice. Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic disease including asthma, diabetes, CHD, and CKD. Providing specific clinics, with home visits where necessary, and operating a recall system for return visits of patients. Ability to perform a variety of screening work including the taking of cervical smears, new patient checks and well person screening for the onset of chronic diseases and the prevention of heart disease. Responsibility for advising on and performing immunisations, including travel and childhood immunisations. Responsibility for managing the recall system in the practice for cervical smear, including the initial counselling of patients with abnormal smears and follow-up. Responsibility for managing the recall system for non-attenders for childhood immunisations. Ability to promote health by educating patients on diet, alcohol consumption, exercise and cessation of smoking. Maintenance of a high standard of general nursing care including wound care, venepuncture, ear syringing, breast awareness, immunisations, advising travellers going abroad, identifying and advising on the treatment of minor ailments. Responsibility for teaching/supervision of other practice nurses, GP vocational trainees and general student nurses etc. and health care assistants. Overall responsibility for maintaining information systems in the practice to include computerised patient records, practice protocols and patient information leaflets. Organising and updating health promotion displays. Auditing regular work and clinics, to assess the efficiency, standard and effectiveness of nursing care. Liaise effectively with the admin team. Overall responsibility for maintaining the treatment room, safe storage of vaccines and liaising with the admin team for re-ordering. Maintaining professional development by revalidation, reflective practice, developing a personal development plan in line with the practice development plan and attending appropriate courses and study days. Responsibility for appropriate delegation to health care assistants, and then regular supervision of their work. This includes especially clinical work, delegating appropriate work and organising patient information, audit, recall systems and all aspects of maintenance of the treatment room. Responsibility for advising patients regarding contraception and pre-conceptual care. Ensuring patients are appropriately monitored according to their chosen method of contraception and the practice protocols. Implement guidance on infection control and decontamination procedures using current guidelines and practice protocols. Caron Walker is the named Infection Prevention and Control lead along with Dr Grace Vas. The post holder will be accountable to the GPs and liaise closely with the other practice nurses and district nurses and the practice manager. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Able to prioritise, manage and organise own workload effectively Ability to perform audits, and use them to change and develop clinical practice Involvement in support and education for the wider nursing team as well as other roles (e.g. student nurses and GP registrars) Taking part in annual appraisal and producing a Personal Development Plan Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Evidence of involvement in significant event analysis or critical incidents Undergoing nurse revalidation Experience Essential Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity History of positive working relationships. Sensitive to the impact of own behaviour on others Aware of own limitations and able to ask for help appropriately Able to reflect and learn from clinical and interpersonal issues Desirable Requirement for necessary vaccinations relevant to occupational role High level of IT skills Flexible and reflective Prepared to share successes and challenges as well as to practice in an open way with both colleagues and patients Self-aware and able to manage stress Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Member of the Royal College of Nursing Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Evidence of skills for assessing and interpreting patient conditions and following protocols in place for managing their illness Able to document contemporaneous accurate patient records Ability to problem solve Desirable Relevant experience of working in a primary care setting Experience in audit and protocol development Skills, experience and qualifications in: Asthma/COPD Ischaemic heart disease Diabetes Child and travel immunisations Contraception Cytology Menopause Health promotion Care of the elderly Wound care DMARD monitoring Use of SystmOne clinical system Person Specification General Requirements Essential Able to prioritise, manage and organise own workload effectively Ability to perform audits, and use them to change and develop clinical practice Involvement in support and education for the wider nursing team as well as other roles (e.g. student nurses and GP registrars) Taking part in annual appraisal and producing a Personal Development Plan Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Evidence of involvement in significant event analysis or critical incidents Undergoing nurse revalidation Experience Essential Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity History of positive working relationships. Sensitive to the impact of own behaviour on others Aware of own limitations and able to ask for help appropriately Able to reflect and learn from clinical and interpersonal issues Desirable Requirement for necessary vaccinations relevant to occupational role High level of IT skills Flexible and reflective Prepared to share successes and challenges as well as to practice in an open way with both colleagues and patients Self-aware and able to manage stress Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Member of the Royal College of Nursing Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Evidence of skills for assessing and interpreting patient conditions and following protocols in place for managing their illness Able to document contemporaneous accurate patient records Ability to problem solve Desirable Relevant experience of working in a primary care setting Experience in audit and protocol development Skills, experience and qualifications in: Asthma/COPD Ischaemic heart disease Diabetes Child and travel immunisations Contraception Cytology Menopause Health promotion Care of the elderly Wound care DMARD monitoring Use of SystmOne clinical system 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). Employer details Employer name Mill Road Surgery Address 98a Mill Road Ecclesfield Sheffield S35 9XQ Employer's website https://www.millroadgpsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)