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Practice Nurse
4 months ago
Job summary
Our Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity fora Nurse to join our well established and high performing group ofPractices. Around hours would be ideal but we do have some flexibility.
Led by a friendly and enthusiasticteam, we have 9 Partners, 5 Associated GPs, and an excellent Nurse/Nurse Practitioner team and apassionate, supportive multi-disciplinary team that enables you to do what youdo best; care for your patients.
We are committed to putting patient care first and we are lookingfor a dedicated professional who shares our values and our passion fordelivering quality care.
Working as part of our busyoperation you will have a high degree of autonomy
Main duties of the job
For the right candidate we will provide full training in Practice Nurse responsibilities. The ideal qualities we are looking for (or to develop) are:
Strong Patient Focus
Experience working autonomously
Clear understanding of clinical governance
Experience in chronic disease management
Accredited training in womens health
Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
Accredited training in Childhood vaccinations
Travel health experience
Wound care experience
About us
Our 3 Practices are all located in the suburbs of Stafford, acharming county town, with Cannock Chase, an area of outstanding natural beautyon its borders. The historic town provides excellent local amenities, schoolsand transport connections.
We are a forward thinking Partnership operating in awell-established and well balanced Primary Care Network. We are a trainingPractice and have recently been inspected by the CQC who found we were good inall areas with many examples of excellence.
We offer a broad range of services with excellent opportunitiesfor development and career progression. We have ambitious plans for our futureand hope that you will be part of them.
If our role appeals and you havethe qualities we are looking for, wed love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior clinicians within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.
To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and protocols, working within them all times.Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care
Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds
Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
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 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.Management of risk:
Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements Undertake mandatory and statutory training Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practiceEquality 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 performance review, 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:
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation 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:
Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Relevant nursing/health degree Knowledge of managing patients with long-term conditions Knowledge of clinical of governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
Experience in childhood immunisations, travel health, cervical cytology,and adult immunisations and vaccinations.