Job summary As a Practice Nurse at Tunstall Primary Care, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional healthcare services to our patients. You will work collaboratively with our healthcare providers and support staff to ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained. This is a full-time and permanent position with a negotiable salary for a 37-hour week, to be determined during the recruitment process based on your experience and performance. Additionally, you will enjoy 5 weeks' leave per year, statutory bank holidays, and access to the NHS pension. If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse, with general practice experience, looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply. Main duties of the job We are looking for an individual with: Excellent all round communication skills Fully qualified and experienced General Practice Nurse Childhood Immunisations Chronic Disease Management Care Plans Contraceptive Advice/Pill Checks Cervical Cytology QOF /QIF/Enhanced Services Undertaking Audits Knowledge of EMIS Web clinical system, however training can be provided for the right candidate About us The Partners of Tunstall Primary Care are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to take on the role of a full time General Practice Nurse. At Tunstall Primary Care, we pride ourselves on our compassionate and team-focused approach. We value individuals who share our ethos and can foster excellent teamwork. We are a 3 GP Partner practice with two purpose-built, modern premises, we provide exceptional care to 12,700 patients in the north of Stoke-on-Trent. Our practice is also involved in training undergraduates, GP's, and nurses, and actively participates within our PCN and federation. We have a CQC rating of Good with our most recent inspection having been held in June 2021. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A5264-24-0000 Job locations Tunstall Primary Care Centre, Alexandra Park Scotia Road, Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 6BE Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The Practice Nurse / Nursing Associate will be expected to provide care in the treatment room for the patients of Tunstall Primary Care Centre and Packmoor Medical Centre. This would normally be carried out by face-to-face consultations including, travel and childhood immunisations, Immunisations, dressings, chronic disease management, contraception checks, Cervical Screening & core nursing services. Areas of Clinical Responsibility To carry out nursing care plans and treatments in conjunction with GPs or independently to agreed protocols. To work in accordance with clinical guidelines and practice policies To carry out health screening as required To carry out all general treatment room duties including, dressings, To carry out immunisations, including travel & childhood immunizations Undertake NHS health checks and participate in research projects, as & when appropriate. To undertake Chronic disease review for patients with a long-term condition Contraception checks Ie- Pill Checks. To undertake ECGS, Venipuncture where necessary To undertake holistic assessments for the FAAs (Facilitating Admissions Avoidance) To perform Cervical Smears for the cervical screening programme. To maintain appropriate records and statistics To communicate any abnormal findings to other members of the nursing team and/or the GPs, as appropriate To visit patients at home as and when appropriate To be active in health promotion and patient education To carry out specialist nursing activities as appropriate and to participate in training and development. To work within the principles of the Practices GMS contract. and Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF), Quality Improvement Framework (QIF) the LES/DES and the GMS contract Attending primaryhealthcare team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary for your duties. Willing to upskill as part of (PDP) Personal Development Plan Professional 1.To adhere to the NMC code (Nursing & Midwifery Council) of Professional Conduct and to work in accordance with the scope of professional practice To take responsibility for ones own professional practice and educational updates, in accordance with Prep and the needs of the practice Participate in activities that lead to personal and/or team development Participate in Development Reviews, as and when required Support We normally arrange for all new staff members to have a mentor or supporter within the practice team. All staff have regular appraisals and have access to appropriate training and development. Confidentiality To maintain confidentiality in relation to patient data at all times In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.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.They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The Practice Nurse / Nursing Associate will be expected to provide care in the treatment room for the patients of Tunstall Primary Care Centre and Packmoor Medical Centre. This would normally be carried out by face-to-face consultations including, travel and childhood immunisations, Immunisations, dressings, chronic disease management, contraception checks, Cervical Screening & core nursing services. Areas of Clinical Responsibility To carry out nursing care plans and treatments in conjunction with GPs or independently to agreed protocols. To work in accordance with clinical guidelines and practice policies To carry out health screening as required To carry out all general treatment room duties including, dressings, To carry out immunisations, including travel & childhood immunizations Undertake NHS health checks and participate in research projects, as & when appropriate. To undertake Chronic disease review for patients with a long-term condition Contraception checks Ie- Pill Checks. To undertake ECGS, Venipuncture where necessary To undertake holistic assessments for the FAAs (Facilitating Admissions Avoidance) To perform Cervical Smears for the cervical screening programme. To maintain appropriate records and statistics To communicate any abnormal findings to other members of the nursing team and/or the GPs, as appropriate To visit patients at home as and when appropriate To be active in health promotion and patient education To carry out specialist nursing activities as appropriate and to participate in training and development. To work within the principles of the Practices GMS contract. and Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF), Quality Improvement Framework (QIF) the LES/DES and the GMS contract Attending primaryhealthcare team meetings and other meetings as may be necessary for your duties. Willing to upskill as part of (PDP) Personal Development Plan Professional 1.To adhere to the NMC code (Nursing & Midwifery Council) of Professional Conduct and to work in accordance with the scope of professional practice To take responsibility for ones own professional practice and educational updates, in accordance with Prep and the needs of the practice Participate in activities that lead to personal and/or team development Participate in Development Reviews, as and when required Support We normally arrange for all new staff members to have a mentor or supporter within the practice team. All staff have regular appraisals and have access to appropriate training and development. Confidentiality To maintain confidentiality in relation to patient data at all times In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters.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.They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current NMC registration 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 Tunstall Primary Care Address Tunstall Primary Care Centre, Alexandra Park Scotia Road, Tunstall Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST6 6BE Employer's website https://www.tunstallprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)