TheMeads is a friendly and innovative practice situated in a new purpose-built medical centre in Sittingbourne. With a fast growing list of over 10,000 patients we are looking for a Practice Nurse to join us and take forward our plans for expansion whilst maintaining our reputation for patient-centred services. The practice plays a lead role in the local nurse mentorship programme with a record of promoting staff development among its multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this role is the delivery of general practice nursing interventions for patients with long-term conditions and implementation of health prevention programmes. We would welcome applications from experienced nurses looking for the opportunity to develop their specialist knowledge in a supportive environment.
About us
You will join a team of 2 practice nurses to support our friendly multi-disciplinary team comprising GPs, ANPs, and clinical pharmacist, and work closely alongside our wider nursing team of two healthcare assistants and a phlebotomist. Clinicians are supported in a wide range of tasks by our excellent administrative and secretarial teams.
Job responsibilities
POSITION: GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE
HOURS OF DUTY: Full or Part-time by arrangement
JOB SUMMARY
The postholder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by other nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice
1. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
2. Able to triage by telephone and refer appropriately.
3. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition.
4. Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
5. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
6. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.
7. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication.
8. Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs.
9. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations.
10. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework [NSF] for Mental Health.
11. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children.
12. Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad.
13. Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.
Communication
1. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
2. Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news.
3. Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.
4. Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimens.
5. Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
Delivering a Quality Service
1. Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC].
2. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
3. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
4. Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence [NICE] guidelines and evidence-based care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration
* Cervical cytology training/qualification
* Evidence of recent CPD
Experience
* Long-term conditions management to include respiratory
* Evidence of good, reflective practice
* Ability to accurately maintain patients electronic records
* Ability to be self-directed and work on own initiative as well as working within a team.
* Ability to demonstrate and apply up-to-date clinical knowledge
* Competent and confident in the use of IT
* Ability to develop local and national guidelines and protocols
* Ability to conduct telephone triage/consultations
* Health promotion
* Awareness of professional nursing issues within general practice
* Management of minor ailments
* Experience of using EMIS Web
Personal qualities and attributes
* Ability to adapt to change
* Confident in dealing with sensitive and difficult situations with staff and patients
* Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and flexibly
* Willingness to provide additional cover if required
* Organisational ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Committed to own professional development
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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