Practice Nurse

2 months ago

Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom Great North Medical Group Full time
Job Title: Practice Nurse

About Us: Great North Medical Group is a leading primary care provider operating from two key sites, serving a patient population of approximately 17,000.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide exceptional nursing care and support to patients, assist doctors and other healthcare professionals, and play a key role in the efficient operation of the Practice.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Chronic Disease Management: Provide comprehensive care and management for chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, including regular monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Travel Health: Deliver a holistic approach to travel health by advising patients on vaccinations, medications, safe sex practices, food hygiene, and sun protection to ensure safe and informed travel.
  • Vaccinations: Administer childhood and adult vaccinations as per patient group directions, providing informed advice and ensuring adherence to immunisation protocols.
  • Well Person Clinics & Health Promotion: Lead well person clinics and health promotion initiatives, offering lifestyle assessments and advice on diet, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, and physical activity to enhance overall health and well-being.
  • Baby Clinic Care: Administer vaccinations and offer comprehensive parental guidance and support.
  • Cervical Cytology: Conduct cervical cytology smear tests according to local and national guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation and patient care.
  • Venepuncture: Carry out venepuncture procedures following local protocols to facilitate diagnostic testing and patient care.
  • Wound Management: Provide a holistic approach to wound management, including Wound Care 'Tier 2' lower limb, (ulcer care & Doppler) and implement care in line with current evidence-based guidelines.
  • ECG Monitoring: Conduct electrocardiograms (ECGs) to support the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions.
  • Contraception Services: Provide advice and administer contraception options, ensuring patient education and adherence to clinical guidelines.
  • Suture Removal: Safely and efficiently remove sutures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient comfort.
  • Safeguarding: Maintain awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including referral systems. Possess the ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to safeguard vulnerable patients.
  • Health & Safety and Compliance: Safely manage the disposal of sharps and hazardous materials in compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both staff and patients.
  • Infection Control: Strictly follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections and maintain a safe healthcare environment, adhering to all national and local guidelines.
  • Emergency Management: Recognise and manage anaphylaxis in accordance with current UK guidelines, providing prompt and effective treatment during emergencies. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required, ensuring timely intervention in life-threatening situations.
  • Health & Safety Protocols: Follow established procedures for handling and cleaning body fluid spills, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in line with health and safety standards.
  • Administrative Responsibilities: Obtain and document informed consent (verbal or written) in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Stock and Equipment Management: Monitor and manage the maintenance of stock and equipment, including refrigeration and emergency equipment, ensuring that all resources are readily available and in good working order.
  • Vaccine Management: Ensure the effective management of vaccine storage, including maintaining the cold chain and proper stock rotation, to uphold the integrity of all immunisation products.
  • Confidentiality: Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding all patient and practice information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and safeguarding sensitive data.
  • Documentation: Ensure all consultations are documented in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.
  • Guideline Adherence: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national and local health guidelines, applying these standards to patient care to ensure high-quality and compliant practice.
Person Specification:
  • Knowledge and Skills: Essential
  • Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense.
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
  • Pleasant and articulate
  • Able to work under pressure and in a changing environment.
  • Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.
  • Adaptable, innovative, forward looking.
  • Enthusiasm, with energy and drive.
  • Hard working, reliable and resourceful.
  • Considered, steady approach.
  • Ability to provide quality care
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Desirable: SystmOne Experience
  • Computer experience using EMIS.
  • Experience: Essential
  • 1. Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
  • 2. Experience of dealing with the patients
  • 3. Experience of long term condition management, Diabetes, COPD, Asthma
  • 4. Baby clinic experience.
  • Desirable: 1. Experience of working as a Practice Nurse in a primary care setting
  • 2. Mentorship and supervision of staff.
  • Qualifications: Essential
  • 1. Current NMC registration
  • 2. Appropriate qualifications & competencies to treat Chronic Illness and deliver clinical procedures.
  • 3. Evidence of recent CPD
  • Desirable: Practice Nurse qualification
  • Cytology screening
  • Qualified in Diabetes Management
  • Wound Management
  • Baby Clinic
  • Competence to undertake asthma, COPD and reviews, holding relevant certificates

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