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, 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.
Experience of working in a Surgery would be essential.
Main Duties of the Job
Duties will include:
1. Childhood Immunisations
2. Immunisations and Vaccinations including COVID
3. Travel Health Clinics
4. Chronic Disease Management
5. Care Plans
6. Contraceptive Advice/Pill Checks
7. General Nursing Duties including assisting with minor surgery/wound management
8. Cervical Cytology
9. ECG
10. QOF/QIF/Enhanced Services
11. Undertaking Audits
12. Oversee the HCA and training where applicable
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 patient 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 Responsibilities
1. Support and enhance the patient care offered by the GPs
2. Advise, educate and develop ongoing healthcare with an emphasis on preventative measures.
3. Support & educate patients on their condition and development of self-management plans where appropriate.
4. Refer to other PCHT members and other professional agencies as appropriate
5. 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.
6. Implement and evaluate the agreed programme of patient care, whilst acting on and reporting any changes as necessary to the relevant team member
7. Participate in the development of nursing policies and protocols with reference to best practice.
8. Management of change in both patient care and ensuring best practice by the nursing team.
9. Attend training as required and to complete an annual Personal Development Plan
10. Identify individual training needs
11. Support personal development of members of Practice Nursing Team
12. Maintain standards of care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions using national and local guidelines where appropriate
13. Work autonomously in providing the care and management of chronic disease care provision in line with local/national guidelines.
14. To maintain and regularly update clinical records.
15. To regularly evaluate patient care.
16. Knowledge and understanding of clinical computer systems and the generating of clinical audit and providing information.
17. To be involved in ongoing clinical supervision
18. To accept responsibility and report any necessary maintenance on all nursing equipment used.
19. 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.
20. Stock control of vaccine and other nursing requirements as necessary
21. To maintain confidentiality at all times
22. Attend staff meetings and represent the best needs of the patient (patient advocate) and the nursing team.
23. Ensure there is adequate cover and provision of nursing care during periods of staff absence/annual leave/sickness.
24. Responsible for the management and organisation of the recall system for Childhood Immunisation, Clinical Screening, Chronic disease management.
25. Liaising with the members of the community nurse team in the management of ensuring the uptake of Childhood Immunisation and Cervical Screening.
26. Support GP and Patient in medicine management and medicine review.
27. General Nursing duties to include: Smears and vaginal swabs, Administer injections, immunisations and vaccinations in all areas, Travel advice and vaccination, Prepare and assist with minor operations, Initiate and perform routine diagnostic tests, interpret and refer as necessary, Family planning, Stock control, Promotion of health education and provision of lifestyle advice, Education on immunisation, Staying on top of QOF and QIF.
General Responsibilities
1. To actively participate in annual appraisal, produce Personal Development Plan to identify individual training and development needs, and attend all mandatory training.
2. 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.
3. 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
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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