Hall Green Health is a large teaching practice in Birmingham looking to recruit a dynamic Practice Nurse with experience in Diabetes.
We are seeking a qualified Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience of nursing diabetic patients, educate patients and their families on health conditions and treatment plans, and maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
The surgery is prepared to support Diabetic training if the right candidate applies.
Main duties of the job
* Provide continuing care to patients across the practice population
* Initiate laboratory requests and collect specimens as required
* Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines and locally agreed formula
* Suture removal
* Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests (desirable but not essential; training would be given)
* Advise about vaccinations and injections and ensure they are administered under relevant policies and guidelines (PGDs)
* Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including vaccinations, medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection, etc.
* Recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
* Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines (updates regularly provided)
* Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)
* Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
* Communicate effectively with other members of the Primary Care team
* Preserve confidentiality of information gained at work at all times
* Any other duties considered relevant to the post
* Manage Diabetic Clinics
* Manage routine consultations using a holistic approach
* Health promotion and Long Term Conditions Clinics
* Understand and participate in the delivery of QOF, local and national Enhanced Services, research, and recalls
About us
Hall Green Health employs a large number of staff, both clinical and non-clinical, to support the care of the patients.
We are a large team of GPs, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Nursing Associates, ANPs, Practice Nurses, and Health Care Assistants.
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The post holder will take a proactive role within the clinical team to provide high standards of nursing care, disease management, and health promotion, as directed by the GPs and in accordance with Practice protocols. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Manage Diabetic Clinics
* Manage routine consultations using a holistic approach
* Health promotion and Long Term Conditions Clinics
* Manage COPD/Asthma Clinics
* Primary Prevention
* Manage Vascular Clinics
* Understand and participate in the delivery of QOF, local and national Enhanced Services, research, and recalls
* Initiate laboratory requests and collect specimens as required
* Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines and locally agreed formula
* Suture removal
* Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests (desirable but not essential; training would be given)
* Advise about vaccinations and injections and ensure they are administered under relevant policies and guidelines (PGDs)
* Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including vaccinations, medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, sun protection, etc.
* Recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
* Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines (updates regularly provided)
* Obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)
* Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
* Communicate effectively with other members of the Primary Care team
* Preserve confidentiality of information gained at work at all times
* Any other duties considered relevant to the post
The practice will support ongoing training.
The post holder will be required to:
* Identify and manage clinical risk
* Assist the patient to make decisions in a style appropriate to their wishes
* Refer and delegate clearly and appropriately
* Promote and safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults and children
* Participate in systems for stock and equipment monitoring and maintenance
* Maintain standards for infection control, hygiene, and tidiness
* Participate in team meetings, clinical development, mandatory training, and updates as required
* Be willing to adapt and work innovatively to support changing needs
Confidentiality:
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 we will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In carrying out the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff, and other healthcare workers. They will also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organization. All such information from any source is strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers, or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures.
Equality and Diversity:
The Practice is an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to all equal opportunities principles including:
* Supporting the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, visitors, and colleagues.
* Behaving in a manner which is respectful of other people's beliefs, circumstances, and feelings.
Health & safety:
The post-holder will promote and manage their own and others' health and safety as defined in the Practice's Health & Safety policy, Infection Control policy, and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
* Adhere to established protocols and guidelines
* Aware of standards for infection control and cleanliness
* Identify risks involved in work activities and undertake such activities in a way that manages those risks
* Make effective use of appropriate equipment and training
* Maintain quality standards for work space and clinical equipment
The post-holder will actively participate in training and development programs appropriate to the post, to include:
* Participate in an annual individual performance review and personal development planning
* Provide support and advice to the healthcare assistants as appropriate
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
* Alert team members to issues of quality and risk
* Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
* Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and make suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance
* Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patient needs
* Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
* Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance
* Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards, and guidelines will affect own work
* Participate in audit where appropriate
Note: this job description is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as a general indication of the scope of the role. It will be reviewed periodically in line with changing circumstances. Duties and responsibilities may be varied as required by the Partners and Practice Manager, in consultation with the post holder, in order to maintain a high standard, efficient service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience working within Primary Care
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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