Practice Nurse

We areseeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to compliment the role of the GP andother Health Professionals and be an integral part and key member of care team.You willmake the best use of clinical skills within the practice to promote well-beingand maximise health gain for patients and provide a safe, high quality andaccessible treatment room service to our registered patients. We valueteamwork, mutual support and a friendly working environment.The idealcandidate will have experience in a primary care setting, preferably as aPractice Nurse and additional qualifications in Long Term Conditions such asCOPD, Asthma, Diabetes and CHD are desirable, as are contraception and travelservice.As atraining practice we are fully committed to training and developmentopportunities to progress your career. We are also an active primary careresearch practice which includes treatment room participation. If you arelooking to be part of an expanding team dedicated to providing quality care andmaking a difference in our patients lives in a primary care setting, we wouldlove to hear from youForinformal enquiries please contact Roxanne Seeney at roxanne.seeney@nhs.netPlease note that this vacancy could close early once sufficientapplications have been received.Main duties of the jobThe purpose ofthis role is to:Complimentthe role of the GP and other Health Professionals as an integral part and keymember of the care team.Makethe best use of clinical skills within the practice to promote well-being andmaximise health gain for patients.Provide a safe, highquality and accessible treatment room service to the practice population.About usPML is a successful not-for-profit, GP-led organisation providing various NHS community and primary care clinical services to patients across Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. We have evolved as a NHS healthcare provider since 2004 and in the last few years have grown significantly, now employing around 300 staff with a turnover of circa £16m. PML holds GMS contracts, as well as being a GP Federation representing circa 50 GP practices covering approximately 650,000 patients.We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and circumstances and people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010Job responsibilitiesProfessional:Assessproblems presented opportunistically by patients.Providecontinuing care to patients across the practice population.Initiatelaboratory requests and collect specimens as required, interpret specifiedresults and act accordingly.Performholistic assessment of patients attending for ear irrigation.Providea holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line withcurrent evidence-based guidelines and locally agreed formulary.ECGPerformholistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear.Adviseabout vaccinations and injections and ensure they are administered underrelevant policies, guidelines, and PGDs. Adhere to the national childhoodimmunisation programme.Assistin the provision of minor surgery.Recogniseand manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelinesBeable to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UKguidelines.Obtainand document informed consent (either written or verbal).Ensureinfection control guidelines are maintained.Communicateeffectively with other members of the primary health care team.Anyother duties considered relevant to the post.Managerial:Assistpatients to identify their health needs.Maintainaccurate records in line with practice policy and NMC Guidelines usingappropriate computer software.Contributeto the assessment of service needs.Responsiblefor the maintenance of equipment and stock control: including refrigeration,vaccine ordering, single use equipment, general treatment room equipment andstock and emergency rugs and equipment.Contributea nursing level perspective to the Practice Development Plan.Manageand organise individual patient consultations.Effectivelymanage own time, workload and resources.Preserveconfidentiality of information gained at all times.Educational:Identifypersonal development and training needs in conjunction with the Nurse Managerand Practice Manager.Participatein an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintaining a record of own personal and or professional development.Participatefully in practice audit and quality development programmes.Participatein formal tutorials and informal training of all treatment room trainees, GPtrainees and other allied health professionals in the practiceManagementof Chronic Disease:Todevelop knowledge base and progress in the management of Chronic Diseasepatients within the primary care setting.Diagnosis,monitoring and development of individual management plans, agreeing these asappropriate with the patients and other health professionals.Checkingcompliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holisticpatient cantered approach.Identifyingthe impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes asappropriate.Researchprojects:Co-operate andparticipate as required in any research projects within the practice.Health andSafety:The post-holderwill assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safetyand security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:Usingpersonal security systems within the workplace according to practiceguidelines.Identifyingthe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a waythat manages those risks.Makingeffective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsingappropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy andsafe way and free from hazards.Equality andDiversity:The post-holderwill support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers andcolleagues, to include:Actingin a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting themin a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and currentlegislation.Respectingthe privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.Behavingin a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgmental andrespects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Confidentiality:The post holdermust maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with professionaland PML policy. The post holder may access information only on a need-to-knowbasis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in theproper course of duties.Safeguarding:Torecognise that promoting the welfare and safeguarding children, young peopleand adults is everyones business and access training and supervision asappropriate to the role.Tosupport the organisation in ensuring service users are protected from abuse orthe risk of abuse and their human rights are respected and upheld.Toensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the organisationsSafeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagencysafeguarding procedures.Personal/ProfessionalDevelopment:The post-holderwill participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as partof this employment, such training to include:Participationin an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility formaintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. This maymean study in staff members own time.Taking responsibilityfor own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills andactivities to others who are undertaking similar work.Person SpecificationQualificationsRegistered with the NMCEducated to degree level or equivalent professional experienceCertification of competency in child immunisationCertification of competency CytologyCertification of competency in travel vaccinationGeneral Certificate Practice (Research)ExperienceClear understanding of clinical governance and guidelinesExperience of working in a Primary Care SettingExperience of working in a GP practiceExperience working in multi-disciplinary teamsExperience of working with patients with long term conditionsExperience at working autonomously and treating patientsAsthma/COPD experienceComplex wound care experienceExperience working with young childrenSkills and KnowledgeStrong communication skills, both written and verbalPhysical examination skillsInfluencing and assertiveness skillsUnderstands the importance of team workingCommitment to ongoing training and developmentAble to work with patients and staff in emotional circumstancesAble to make clinical judgments involving complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of optionsAble to meet deadlinesGood time managementStrong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft WordFlexible and adaptable to changeDisclosure 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.£35,000 to £40,000 a yearFTE, Depending on Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr