Practice Nurse

7 days ago

StocktononTees, United Kingdom Hartlepool & Stockton Health [H&SH] Full time

Job summary

We are glad to be able to advertise for a new Practice Nurse who will join our current team in providing exceptional care to local patients.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the post is to deliver safe, high quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct the post holder will take a nurse role within the nurses team, using previous primary care experience to provide nurse interventions.

About us

At Hartlepool and Stockton Health GP Federation our guiding aim is to improve the health and wellbeing of local people. Relationships are key to everything we do and by working with our practice members and their Primary Care Networks, as well as other local partners, we strive to provide excellent services that help people to live their best lives.

As part of this support, we are hosting this job advert on behalf one of our member practices, The Densham Surgery .

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Deliver general clinical care. Carry our nursing interventions and measurements for patients using clinical judgement. Administer medications by injection, with the appropriate legal authorisation. Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focused lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques, which may include brief intervention sign-posting. Undertake initial assessment of patients presenting with wounds, produce treatment plans, and refer to other services as necessary. Measure circulation by recording Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and applying compression therapy to patients with venous leg ulcers. Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips, and staples. Take samples for the cervical screening programme according to recognised standards. Administer vaccines to adults and children according to the UK immunisation schedule. Administer prescribed therapies such as vitamin B12 and Depo medications, recognising side effects and contraindications. Provide sexual health services. Advise women on the suitability of oral and long term contraceptive methods and be aware of local referral pathways. Provide a nurse-run asthma / diabetes / COPD service to patients, to include screening, diagnosis, ongoing management, and referral to other agencies in line with NICE guidelines and Quality and Outcome Framework indicators.

Quality Assurance / Service Support

Participate in quality improvement and innovations, audit, significant event analysis, and development of protocols and new services. Recognise opportunities to reduce inequalities and unwarranted variations in healthcare for the practice population. Undertake mentorship for preceptor programmes and contributing to revalidation needs of nurse colleagues. Analyse data and develop initiatives to improve uptake of national screening and immunisation programmes, including coordinating new vaccination campaigns.

Personal / Professional Development

Complete statutory training / updating and mandatory training as defined by the practice. Complete skills-specific training and regular updating. Participate in an annual individual performance review, maintaining a record of your own personal and professional development, including the requirements of NMC revalidation. Take responsibility for your own development, learning and performance. Identify gaps in your knowledge and skills, and understand how further learning can enhance delivery of nursing service.

Health and Safety

Identify and address risks in work activities, working with the Practice Nurse Manager and Practice Manager. Follow appropriate infection control procedures. Maintain work areas in a tidy and safe manner. Communicate effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet people's needs.

Equality and Diversity

Act in a way that recognises people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legislation. Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues.

Please note: This Job Description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully Qualified Nurse NMC Registration

Experience

Desirable

Previous Experience as a Practice Nurse

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

Basic IT Skills

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