General Practice Nurse

You will play a vital role in delivering exceptional nursing care within our healthcare facilities. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient wellbeing and support our mission of accessible, high-standard healthcare.Main duties of the jobProvide high-quality nursing care to patients across various clinics and health programs.Administer vaccinations in line with PGDsSupport minor injury and wound treatment proceduresEducate patients on health promotion and disease preventionPerform cervical smearsMaintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with healthcare standAbout usMyHealth Group is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and high-quality healthcare across our four surgeries in the York area. We are committed to fostering a patient-centered approach that promotes health and wellbeing through a wide range of medical services and community engagement.Job responsibilitiesDevelop, implement,and embed health promotion and well-being programmesConducting holisticassessments, developing individualised care plans, and setting clear timelinesfor evaluationRunning clinics forspecific conditions, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting care plans asneededIdentifying andsupporting patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and implementingpreventative measuresEducating patientsabout their conditions, empowering them to manage their health, and promotingself-careReviewingprescribed medications and providing advice on medication management withintheir scope of practiceReferring patientsto specialists or other healthcare professionals as required and workingcollaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary teamProvide a triageservice, actively managing or referring patients or treating patients withinown scope of practiceSupport theclinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronicdisease patientsIdentify, manage,and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventingadverse effects on the patients healthProvide routinenursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical basedevidence, NICE and the NSFProvide wound care(ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patientsRequest pathologyservices as necessary, processing, and interpreting results as requiredRefer patientsdirectly to other services as appropriateProvide chronicdisease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients tosecondary / specialist care as requiredMaintain accurateclinical records in conjunction with extant legislationMaintain chronicdisease registers effectivelyWorking in linewith set templates and pathways related to QOFAssisting in QOFoptimisation and achievementChaperone patientswhere necessarySupport the team indealing with clinical emergenciesRecognise, assess,and refer patients with community health needs, developing strategies foreffective care pathwaysImplementvaccination programmes for adults and childrenLiaise withexternal services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately(vulnerable patients etc.)Delegate clinicalresponsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is withinthe scope of practice of the individual)Support theclinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local andnational policiesUnderstand practiceand local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referringpatients appropriatelyDeliveropportunistic health promotion where appropriateMonitor and ensurethe safe storage, rotation, and disposal of medicamentsSupport andparticipate in shared learning within the practiceMaintainprofessional registration and adhere to revalidation requirementsGeneral information:The practice has robust health and safety policies, which you shouldensure you are aware of. Staff arereminded of their responsibility to take care of their own personal safety andothers whilst at work. In addition, noperson shall interfere with, or misuse anything provided in the interests ofhealth, safety, and welfare. Anyemployee who does so will be liable to serious disciplinary action includingdismissal.All employees of MyHealth are reminded of the need to treat allinformation, particularly clinical and management information, asconfidential. Failure to respect thisrequirement may lead to disciplinary action.This Job Description will be reviewed each year as part of the annualappraisal process, to ensure that it reflects the responsibilities of thepost. No changes will be made withoutfull consultation with the post holder.Safeguarding:Ourorganisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, andprotecting those we care for and serve. We have a robust recruitment policy andall our staff are vetted prior to appointment including being subject to aDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also take up two satisfactorycharacter references before the individual starts work. Staff are trained andsupervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe,effective, and compassionate care.Allstaff will receive safeguarding training relevant to their role which isprovided by both the practice and external safeguarding professionals. All newstaff will be reminded during their induction training programme, andsubsequent training updates, of their personal, moral and legal roles andresponsibilities concerning safeguarding.Ourorganisation also recognises that safe recruitment is not a one-off event butis an ongoing and continual process. We therefore have processes in place tomanage any allegations or concerns about any staff member causing, or at riskof causing, harm to others.Allstaff must comply with organisational mandatory training requirements andensure that adult and child safeguarding is embedded as an essential part oftheir daily practice.Itis incumbent on all staff to ensure that they undertake safeguarding trainingas set out in the Intercollegiate Documents: Adult Safeguarding: Roles andCompetencies for Health Care Staff First edition: August 2018 and SafeguardingChildren and Young People: Roles and Competencies for Healthcare Staff Fourthedition: January 2019 as well as any safeguarding learning and developmentrequired by the organisation.Safeguardingis everyones business and all staff within the organisation have a particularresponsibility to ensure all safeguarding concerns are responded to effectivelyand efficiently in accordance with the local Safeguarding Adults Board andSafeguarding Childrens Partnership policies and procedures.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered Nurse qualification with valid UK registrationProven experience in primary or community healthcare settingsStrong patient care skills with a compassionate approachKnowledge of anatomy relevant to nursing proceduresExcellent communication skills and ability to work collaborativelyAbility to manage multiple priorities effectivelyKnowledge of infection control protocolsPrior experience with immunisations and chronic disease management is essentialDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr