Job summary The purpose of the post is to delivery of safe, high quality primary care nursing services t0 the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and utilising primary care skills and experience, the post holder will provide advanced nurse interventions and influence development of nursing services. Using evidence-based knowledge, the post holder will deliver a high standard of care, making professionally autonomous and accountable decisions. The post holder will work within their professional boundaries to demonstrate safe clinical decisionmaking and cost effective, expert care for patients within the practice. The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective nurse advocacy and leadership. Main duties of the job Main duties -list not exhaustive Responsible for providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care Working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals, promote integrated and seamless pathways of care to meet the needs of patients Communicates effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team Implements and works to ensure evidence based care / best practice Actively participates and contributes to team meetings Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers Actively involved in the development and implementation of service developments and initiatives Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons at all times and assist in ensuring a safe work environment Ensure that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the lead GP, Nurse Manager or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice About us LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Caring & Respect: Simply put we genuinely care about people: working together for our patients and our teams, our patients come first in everything we do. Teamwork & Quality: In all areas of our business we network, collaborate and learn from our Patients, Stakeholders and each another to ensure we are always striving to improve, making the right and best decisions to provide the best service. About the Practice/Department/Team Lakeside Healthcare at Yaxley is a well-established surgery with a list size of over 20,000, which is growing. We usually achieve full QOF points and have been awarded the RCGP Quality Practice Award twice. The practice adopted a Doctor First access system in 2012 for all GP and Nurse Practitioner Emergency Care Practitioner appointments. Lead by a GP Partner and Lead AHP, you would be one of an overall Nursing Team of 18, including Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Care Practitioners, Practice Nurses and HCAs, all working together to provide first class primary care. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £42,373 to £43,389 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number A3007-25-0007 Job locations Lakeside Healthcare Landsdowne Road Yaxley Peterborough PE7 3JL Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of the post is to delivery of safe, high quality primary care nursing services t0 the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and utilising primary care skills and experience, the post holder will provide advanced nurse interventions and influence development of nursing services. Using evidence based knowledge, the post holder will deliver a high standard of care, making professionally autonomous and accountable decisions. The post holder will work within their professional boundaries to demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and cost effective, expert care for patients within the practice. The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective nurse advocacy and leadership. DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Job Responsibilities Principal Duties to include: Responsible for providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care Working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals, promote integrated and seamless pathways of care to meet the needs of patients Communicates effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team Prioritises daily work in line with clinical patient need Maintains accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record system Implements and works to ensure evidence based care best practice Actively participates and contributes to team meetings Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers Actively involved in the development and implementation of service developments and initiatives Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working and or clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations and action plans Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons at all times and assist in ensuring a safe work environment Ensure that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the lead GP, Nurse Manager or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice Keeps up to date with professional requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, National and Local policy and guidelines Responsible for completing own mandatory training within the required timeframes Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review Participate in own annual appraisal and undertakes continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills Undertake mentorship training, facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students and staff Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained Specific duties include: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with Acute Minor Illness: Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. This includes: Taking a history, making a physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, establishing a diagnosis and management plan which may include the initiation of diagnostic tests or investigations, the interpretation of findings reports, the prescribing of safe, effective and appropriate medication Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations. Providing assessment, screening & treatment services and health education advice: including Dietary advice, blood pressure checks, urinalysis, health screening, Ear syringing, dressings, ECG, Phlebotomy, routine injections, sexual health, contraception, minor injuries, routine immunisations and vaccinations, removal of sutures clips, baby immunisations, assisting with the fitting of IUCD IUS, first registration checks health surveillance general health advice, assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room 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 Chronic Disease Management: Support the patients and Practice Clinical Team by providing Chronic Disease Management services clinics focusing on Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes, Hypertension and Stroke. Work in accordance with Practice protocols to ensure the safe and effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures: Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Other administration and professional responsibilities: Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with NMC requirements To provide clinical support and leadership within the practice, participate in clinical supervision, act as mentor and support for other nurses and students Attend and participate in nurse meetings Ensure collection and maintenance of any required statistical information Training and personal development: Actively participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate Maintain professional portfolio and ensure professional requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of the post is to delivery of safe, high quality primary care nursing services t0 the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and utilising primary care skills and experience, the post holder will provide advanced nurse interventions and influence development of nursing services. Using evidence based knowledge, the post holder will deliver a high standard of care, making professionally autonomous and accountable decisions. The post holder will work within their professional boundaries to demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and cost effective, expert care for patients within the practice. The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective nurse advocacy and leadership. DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Job Responsibilities Principal Duties to include: Responsible for providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care Working collaboratively with the multi disciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals, promote integrated and seamless pathways of care to meet the needs of patients Communicates effectively with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team Prioritises daily work in line with clinical patient need Maintains accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record system Implements and works to ensure evidence based care best practice Actively participates and contributes to team meetings Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients and carers Actively involved in the development and implementation of service developments and initiatives Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working and or clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations and action plans Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff and any other persons at all times and assist in ensuring a safe work environment Ensure that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the lead GP, Nurse Manager or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice Keeps up to date with professional requirements, health care developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, National and Local policy and guidelines Responsible for completing own mandatory training within the required timeframes Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review Participate in own annual appraisal and undertakes continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills Undertake mentorship training, facilitate the teaching and learning experiences for all students and staff Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained Specific duties include: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with Acute Minor Illness: Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. This includes: Taking a history, making a physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, establishing a diagnosis and management plan which may include the initiation of diagnostic tests or investigations, the interpretation of findings reports, the prescribing of safe, effective and appropriate medication Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations. Providing assessment, screening & treatment services and health education advice: including Dietary advice, blood pressure checks, urinalysis, health screening, Ear syringing, dressings, ECG, Phlebotomy, routine injections, sexual health, contraception, minor injuries, routine immunisations and vaccinations, removal of sutures clips, baby immunisations, assisting with the fitting of IUCD IUS, first registration checks health surveillance general health advice, assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room 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 Chronic Disease Management: Support the patients and Practice Clinical Team by providing Chronic Disease Management services clinics focusing on Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes, Hypertension and Stroke. Work in accordance with Practice protocols to ensure the safe and effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures: Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Other administration and professional responsibilities: Record accurate consultation data in patients records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with NMC requirements To provide clinical support and leadership within the practice, participate in clinical supervision, act as mentor and support for other nurses and students Attend and participate in nurse meetings Ensure collection and maintenance of any required statistical information Training and personal development: Actively participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate Maintain professional portfolio and ensure professional requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given. Person Specification Experience Essential Current experience of working in an independent and semi- autonomous role, diagnosing and treating patients Experience of managing dealing with the public patients Evidence of influencing change and demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice Proactive in improving and influencing the patient care pathway journey Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical risk and an understanding of health care governance systems Experience of using clinical systems & Microsoft Office software Desirable Experience in Primary Care Leadership and management experience Experience of audit and research studies Familiar with System One Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse NMC 1st level Registration Independent prescribing qualification Clinical Assessment qualification Degree Level qualification in Advanced Nursing Practice, Community Nursing or Specialist Nursing Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Leadership course Accredited training in chronic disease management Masters level qualification Mentorship course Person Specification Experience Essential Current experience of working in an independent and semi- autonomous role, diagnosing and treating patients Experience of managing dealing with the public patients Evidence of influencing change and demonstrates record of achievement in changing and developing practice Proactive in improving and influencing the patient care pathway journey Demonstrates the ability to manage clinical risk and an understanding of health care governance systems Experience of using clinical systems & Microsoft Office software Desirable Experience in Primary Care Leadership and management experience Experience of audit and research studies Familiar with System One Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse NMC 1st level Registration Independent prescribing qualification Clinical Assessment qualification Degree Level qualification in Advanced Nursing Practice, Community Nursing or Specialist Nursing Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Leadership course Accredited training in chronic disease management Masters level qualification Mentorship course 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 Lakeside Healthcare Group Address Lakeside Healthcare Landsdowne Road Yaxley Peterborough PE7 3JL Employer's website https://www.lakesidehealthcaregroup.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)