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Practice Nurse
3 months ago
Job summary
Bersted Green Surgery are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly nursingteam. We are a busy surgery with over 13,000 patients so an adaptable approach is needed.
We are seeking to appoint an individual with a caring nature whowill provide and maintain a professional manner and a high standard of nursingcare for our patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Practice Nurses with goodcommunication skills, and a commitment to working as part of a strong andeffective team.
Main duties of the job
Ideally the successful applicant will bequalified to undertake chronic disease management (Diabetes, and/or COPD andAsthma), travel health, women's health and all general treatment room tasks. Wewould be supportive of any training requirements.
Applicants must be a fully qualified Registered General Nurse(RGN) and have a valid NMC number
General Treatment Room duties
Smear Taker
Wound Knowledge (including Doppler and Compression)
Childhood Immunisations
Travel Immunisations
Catheterisation
The flexibility to be able to cover sick/annual leave at timesif required.
About us
Bersted Green Surgery is a dedicated forward thinking practice located in the delightful seaside town of Bognor Regis, near to Chichester and at the foot of the South Downs national Park. Looking after over 13,000 patients.
We pride ourselves on being an exceptionally friendly place to work and as a training practice and hub for research we are committed to fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals and pioneering innovative approaches to patient care.
Our emphasis is on team-working in a friendly and supportive environment, with a true focus on work life balance and wellbeing.
We value our staff highly and are proud to encourage and support all in their professional development.
Our team includes 3 GP Partners, 5 Salaried GPs who are supported by a multidisciplinary team including paramedics, pharmacists, nurses, administrative and clerical staff.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To act as support tothe Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
b. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
c. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
d. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
e. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
f. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
g. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
h. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
i. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
j. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
k. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
l. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
m. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
n. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
o. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
p. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
q. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
r. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
t. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
u. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
v. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
w. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
x. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
y. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
z. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
aa. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
bb. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
cc. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
dd. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
ee. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Inaddition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requestedto:
a.Developand review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilisingthe audit cycle
b.Develop,review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
c.Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
d.Supportand participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improvepatient care
e.Continuallyreview clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiativeswhere appropriate
f.Participatein the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structuredapproach, , root cause analysis (RCA)
g. Support the practice team with thereviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuringconformance to extant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
Experience of chronic disease management Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Spirometry
Desirable
Chronic disease management in [Respiratory, diabetes,] Travel medicine Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Skills
Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner
Personal Qualities
Essential
Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Desirable
Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources
Other requirements
Essential
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse