Practice Nurse
1 month ago
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new organisational structure under a new Primary Care Network management system. You will work as part of a new outward facing Primary Care Team in an organic culture, embracing change and flexibility within the new Gordon Street surgery site.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post holder will lead and develop the practice of practice nursing team in the provision of assessment, treatment, screening health education services and advice to patients.
The post holder will develop (and ensure that the nursing team with reference to) practice-agreed protocols and guidance to provide nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A Nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
Main duties of the job
Identify, assess and diagnose patients with complex health needs across the practice population Lead the introduction and use of technical and specialist nursing treatments for patients with complex healthcare needs. Prescribe products to meet the needs of patients within the practice population Lead and develop programmes to improve health and well-being and meet the specific needs of communities, groups and indivivduals Work with others to change policies and improve health and well-being and reduce inequalities Lead the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice to improve the services offered by the practice nursing team Lead the team in quality assurance, development and clinical governance, Work with other memebers of the practice team in the implementation of specific aspects of the NSFs Management of Chronic Diseases Therapeutic Monitoring Wound care and management Patient Health Checks Risk Assessement Health Screening Travel health Immunisations - Adult & Child First Contact Minor Surgical Procedures Ear Care Mental Health
About us
On the 7th May 2024, East Staffordshire Primary Care Partnership were awarded a caretaker contract for the service provision of Gordon Street Surgery. More commonly known as East Staffordshire PCN which sits under the legal entity of East Staffordshire Primary Care Partnership Ltd (ESPCP) offering authorised NHS employment and delivering NHS services.
ESPCN comprises a network of 18 GP practices across East Staffordshire with a population of 150,000 patients.
The management team has extensive experience of Executive Leadership, commercial, finance and management support, practice management, specialised digital and IT, HR and recruitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES:
To assess patients health needs and implement nursing interventions to meet their needs. To manage the care and treatment of patients with stable or long term conditions within agreed protocols. To maintain high standards of infection control at all times, protecting patients, self and colleagues. To actively engage patients and carers in the management of their health, promoting health and wellbeing. To refer patients to other members of the practice clinical team in line with agreed procedures. To maintain accurate records of all clinical activity in line with practice protocols and NMC standards. To assist in specialist clinics within practice protocols. To contribute to clinical governance activities within the team including audit and evaluation. To support other members of the practice team in maintaining health, safety and security, identifying and assessing potential risks and contributing to management. To limit your actions to those which you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties you must immediately speak to your line manager. To develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve self-knowledge following continuing professional development guidelines.12. To use appraisal and supervision to identify development needs and maintain and develop competence in line with NMC requirements.
CLINICAL DUTIES:
Health Promotion
1. To recognise patients readiness to change in supporting their attempts to change unhealthy behaviour.
2. To provide healthy eating advice individually in opportunistic consultations.
provide individual advice to patients about increasing activity or exercise.
4. To offer advice on recommended safe limits for alcohol consumption.
5. To assess, plan, provide and evaluate nursing care to meet the care needs of individuals and groups in the practice population.
Emergency Management
1. To be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Child Health/Protection
1. To recognise the signs, symptoms and categories of child abuse.
2. To understand the importance of recognition, observation, documentation and communication channels.
3. To be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and basic legal issues.
4. To be aware of other practitioners and agencies roles.
Family Planning
1. To advise patients on available methods of contraception and refer patients as appropriate.
2. To perform interval health checks for patients using hormonal contraception.
3. To advise patients on reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Womens Health
1. To advise patients on the national and local cervical cytology and mammography screening programmes.
2. To advise on breast self-awareness.
3. To undertake cervical cytology sampling.
4. To take swabs for microbiology.
5. To give patients advice on the increased peri and post-menopausal risk of osteoporosis
Vaccinations and Immunisations
1. To administer injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Directive (PGD).
2. To ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines.
3. To provide an adult and childhood immunisation service.
4. To maintain a call and recall system for patients.
5. To work to PGD for prescription only medicines.
Infection control
1. To apply infection control measures within the practice including:
i. Universal hygiene precautions
ii. Collection and handling of laboratory specimens
iii. Segregation and disposal of waste materials
iv. Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment
v. Reporting on and treatment of sharps injuries
vi. Dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages
Wound Management
1. To perform wound care using aseptic techniques.
2. To remove sutures and clips as clinically required.
Patient Screening
To undertake opportunistic screening, including blood pressure checks, height/weight and BMI calculations, urinalysis and smoking status
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a community development context, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in an area supplemented by specialist clinical and/or managerial training Portfolio of CPD with evidence of ability to maintain professional registration
Desirable
Substantial experience (post registration) working in a healthcare setting supervising and/or mentoring junior staff Experience of working in primary care Experience of GMS contract and QOF requirements Experience and training in management of long term conditions
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation Assess complex health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet specific needs Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Understanding of the wider determinants of health, including social, economic and environmental factors and their impact on communities Polite and confident, flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations as well as ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Desirable
Knowledge/experience of EMIS Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council Minimum 2 years experience post registration Mentoring qualification
Desirable
Competence to undertake Asthma, COPD and Diabetic clinics/reviews and hold relevant certificates Chronic disease management qualifications-
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