Practice Nurse
4 months ago
Job summary
Hillview Family Practice are delighted to be advertising for a nurse tocomplement the team at our small GP practice. Hartcliffe is known to be an areaof high deprivation and whilst this brings many recognised challenges, the rolealso provides a great many rewards.
We want to expand our nursing team and look forward to the successfulapplicant helping to make this happen.
As a member of the nursing team your input to our practice team and our patients will be important. You will be integral to the delivery of high-quality patient care & quality improvement initiatives for our patients.
Main duties of the job
You would be part of a team of Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistant undertakes all aspects of the practice nurse role including cervical screening, baby immunisations and chronic disease management. Ideally you already have experience in respiratory diseases and management, should you wish to expand your skill set we are open to the option of supporting you through respiratory training.
About us
We have recently undergone a successful expansion of thepartnership from 2 to 4GP partners and our Clinical team now comprises anadditional 2 Nurses, 1 Paramedic, 1 HCA, Pharmacist, Social prescriber, Mental Health Nurse and Physiotherapist. Thewhole team meet daily to chat/ have lunch and support one another.
Practice profile: GMS practice in South Bristol (an area of higherdeprivation) Newly Accredited training practice for GP ST training Part of Swift Primary Care Network Operating from shared health centre premises, leased fromNHS Estates. Growing list of 7,000 + patients CQC rated Good Voted GP practice of the year 2018 Bristol & BathWe areforward thinking and work in close collaboration with our South BristolLocality as well as our neighbouring 7 practices as part of the SWIFT PCN.
We believe small is beautiful and feel we have made asuccess of the small practice where continuity of care, flexibility, team working,and compassion enable great patient care and an excellent clinical experience. Ourfocus in on delivering a supportive, relaxed, and fun environment to work in.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of a Practice Nurse. Theremay be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will bedependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To act or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and towork to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training,support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager.
b. To produce or support the IPC annual statement in conjunction withthe practice manager.
c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care managementprogramme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcareis appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeingprogrammes.
f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronicdisease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developinglong-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients inaccordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and ownscope of practice.
k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
l. To provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed andover-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
n. To request pathology services and process pathology results asrequired
o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, deliveringpatient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care asrequired
p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extantlegislation
q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of thenursing team
r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic diseaseregisters
s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental healthneeds
z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines orover-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient issupported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safepractice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, inaccordance with local and national policies
ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse andaddictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
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
Desirable
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Experience
Essential
Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, , benchmarking
Clinical Knowledge and 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)
Desirable
Chronic disease management Travel medicine Spirometry
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 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
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification-
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