Practice Nurse

1 week ago

Ryde, United Kingdom One Wight Health Ltd Full time

Job summary

Please note; This vacancy is being advertised by One Wight Health Ltd - GP Federation, on behalf of St Helens GP Surgery.

St Helens Medical Centre will remain the employer for this post.

Hours per week: 36

Rate of pay: Depending on experience

PLACES OF WORK: St Helens Medical Centre andBembridge Branch surgery

The post holder must be registered with the NMC and provide evidence of a pin number.

Main duties of the job

Towork as a member of the primary health care team, supporting the GeneralPractitioners in promoting excellence in care, providing an efficient andeffective quality patient care service, in accordance with the GMS contract,and any other initiatives that may from time to time be introduced.

Totriage patients, face-to-face and over the telephone, advise/treat withinboundaries of competence, ensuring safe clinical practice, or refer to NursePrescriber or GP.

Tomeet both the acute and chronic health care needs of the practice populationand manage episodes of care autonomously.

About us

We are a progressive and thriving, 2 partner Practice located in a prime coastal part of the Isle of Wight serving an affluent elderly population. Serving a patient list size of approximately 6,700 patients, we operate out of our own, purpose-built, well-equipped premises, with a branch surgery in the neighbouring village of Bembridge.

We seek to progress, develop and maintain high standards in our busy training practice. We are actively engaged in commissioning and innovations to develop our services to meet local population needs and have consistently high QOF and QPSS achievement.

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

WoundManagement

Perform wound care, undertake dressingsincluding leg ulcers.

Assist with minor surgery.

Screening

Undertake screening: BP checks, height,weight, BMI, urinalysis, smoking status, ECGs.

Phlebotomy.

Request pathology tests, urine culture,swabs, bloods.

Health Promotion

Support patients attempts to changeunhealthy behaviour by providing advice on healthy eating, smoking cessation,increasing activity/exercise, safe limits on alcohol consumption.

Actively promote public health campaigns, flu and pneumococcal vaccination programmes

Refer as appropriate.

Undertake annual chronic disease managementreviews where appropriate.

Test Results

Discuss/advise test results as appropriate.

Vaccinations and Immunisations

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service.

Administer injections under an individualisedprescription or Patient Group Direction.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal ofvaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Ear examinations to assess for wax or infection.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Support patients and colleagues in adoptingsound infection control measures.

Apply infection control measures within thepractice according to local and national guidelines, including universalhygiene precautions, the collection and handling of laboratory specimens,segregation and disposal of waste materials, decontamination of instruments andclinical equipment, reporting and treatment of sharps injuries, dealing withblood and body fluid spillages.

Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness oftreatment rooms.

Emergency Management

Becompetent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Maintain competency by attending regulartraining updates (every 12-15 months).

Child Health/Child Protection

Recognisethe signs, symptoms and categories of child abuse and understand the importanceof recognition, observation, documentation, and communication.

Becognisant with child health procedures, statutory local procedures, and pointsof referral.

Haveknowledge of other practitioners and agencies roles

Understandbasic legal issues around child abuse.

Mental Health

Recogniseand be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for family violence, vulnerableadults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour.

Recognisepsychological needs of patients presenting with depression or suicidal tendency.

Family Planning

Advisepatients on available methods of contraception and refer as appropriate.

Womens Health

Advise on reducing risk of sexuallytransmitted diseases and refer appropriately.

Offer health promotion/lifestyle advice.

Advise on basic incontinence management andrefer appropriately.

Person Specification

Other requirements

Essential

NMC registration

Desirable

Knowledge of SystmOne Flexibility to work outside core hours if ever required

Behaviours

Essential

Smart, polite, and confident Planning and organising Ability to perform under pressure Adaptability Using initiative Team working Self-motivated Flexibility Confidentiality

Experience

Desirable

Experience working in primary care Experience of working as a Practice Nurse Chronic disease management

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

Wound care Venepuncture ECGs Removal of staples/sutures Ability to request pathology tests urine culture, swabs, bloods etc. BP checks Immunisations and vaccinations (adult and child) Knowledge of Clinical Governance Understanding of infection prevention and control measures Knowledge of health promotion strategies Ability to understand work within own scope of practice and understand where onward referrals are needed. Understand the importance of evidence-based practice.

Desirable

Womens Health (Cytology and contraception etc)

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral) IT skills & keyboard skills Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines Problem solving skills Ability to understand the needs of the patient Good telephone manner Empathetic in distressing situations Interpersonal skills Committed to professional development Good team player

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse

Desirable

Post graduate diploma (Primary Care)

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