Practice Nurse

Job summary

IxworthSurgery are seeking a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team at our busyrural practice. This is a full-timeposition.

Experiencein Phlebotomy, ECGs, BPs, Immunisations, Cytology, Family Planning, EarIrrigation, Wound Care and Dressings preferred. An interest in Chronic Diseasesand Learning Disabilities would also be beneficial. Salary dependent uponexperience.

Main duties of the job

To deliver and uphold a high standard of nursing care for patients while supporting doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Responsibilities will encompass all tasks typically performed by an experienced Registered General Nurse (RGN), along with any additional duties mutually agreed upon by the nurse and doctors, in alignment with current training and expertise.

About us

At Ixworth Surgery we acknowledge that village life remains distinct from that in a town. Our aim is to provide excellent 21st century medical care, whilst retaining the traditional style and personal approach of country doctoring.

Ixworth Surgery is a GMS GP practice with a patient list of 9,000. It is owned and operated by 4 GP partners who are supported by Salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, a Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Practice Nurses and a Health Care Assistant. There is also an onsite pharmacy/dispensary. Administrative support is provided by the Practice Management team, Admin team and Reception team.

Ixworth Surgery is a part of Blackbourne Primary Care Network. The practices that form Blackbourne PCN are located in West Suffolk, close by to Bury St Edmunds, and care for patients in rural communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

J OB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

REPORTS TO:

LEAD NURSE/THE PARTNERS (Clinically) Management Team (Administratively)

HOURS: 37 Hours Per Week

Job Summary:

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology Removal of Sutures/wound care New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Ear syringing Routine injections/Childhood immunisations/Travel vaccinations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in minor illness diagnosis and treatment. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Chronic disease management Influenza and other routine vaccination clinics Family planning Well man/women clinics

Other tasks will include

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

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 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

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Wearing of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

Participation in an annual individual appraisal, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other 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 making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

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 Working within your professional code of conduct (NMC) Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Willingness to learn and acquire new skills Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS Evidence of appropriate knowledge base. Interest and basic knowledge in long-term conditions. Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. Good team player Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively. Willingness to accept additional responsibilities.

Desirable

Uses initiative Gets on well with people at all levels

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to work core hours Flexibility to cover holiday/sickness Able to do home visits as required

Desirable

Membership of a professional body

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse

Experience

Desirable

Computer skills (SystmOne knowledge preferred) Post registration study in topics aled to general practice Awareness of the Quality and Outcomes Framework General Practice experience

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