General Practice Nurse
2 months ago
Job summary
Due to the rapid growth of our Practice, we have a great new opportunity for a Practice Nurse at StWulfstan Surgery.
This is a great opportunity for a PracticeNurse to work in a friendly, compassionate practice that givesstaff the opportunity to deliver incredible levels of patient care. Thesuccessful post-holder will report to the Nurse Manager and work for between 4 and 8 sessions per week.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality nursing care to patients under thesupervision of the Nurse Manager
Perform clinical reviews and assessments, administerinjections and vaccinations and assist with procedures as directed.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records anddocumentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
About us
At St Wulfstan Surgery, we are committed to providingexceptional healthcare services to our patients. We are rated Outstanding bythe Care Quality Commission and were first place in England for patientsatisfaction in the 2023 National Patient Survey (for practices with over10,000 patients). Our mission is to deliver compassionate, patient-centred carewith a focus on excellence. As a member of our team, you will have theopportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Southam is a lovely market town in South Warwickshire, only10 minutes drive from Leamington Spa and 20 minutes from Coventry and Banbury.
We serve a wonderful patient population and treasure thegreat working relationship we have with our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title : Practice Nurse
Reports to : Nurse Manager
Hours: 4-10 sessions per week
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job Summary
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
Job Responsibilities
Following agreed clinical protocols perform duties including:-
Asthma reviews COPD reviews Diabetes reviews Multi-morbidity reviews Coil check, removal, insertion and replacement Ring pessary insertion Cervical cytology Wound care including dressings and removal of sutures, staples and clips Contraception (pill and injection) Menopause and HRT monitoring Swabs Routine and childhood immunisations Travel advice and vaccination Urinalysis INR monitoring Injections including B12, Zoladex, Prostat and Depo Assisting GPs with minor surgery Blood Pressure MeasurementOther tasks include
Ordering stock from clinical suppliers and path lab supplies Attend and participate in team and practice meetings Maintaining clinical room, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a requirement to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior practice nurse of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits is this still relevant? Any other delegated duties appropriate to the postConfidentiality:
In seeking treatment, patients entrust us with or allow us to gather, sensitive information concerning 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 dataHealth & Safety:
The post-holder will ensure compliance with rules relating to their own and others health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Using personal security systems such as Little Green Button within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage, and transport arrangements Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Monitoring practice facilities and equipment in relation to infection control, ensuring that provision of hand cleansing facilities, wipes etc are sufficient to ensure a good clinical working environment. Lack of facilities and Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage, and disposal Actively identifying and reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, and sterile, identifying issues and hazards/risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility for the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with Senior Practice Nurse Routine management of own areas and maintenance of workspace standards Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage, and collection Decontamination control procedures fogging, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environmentsEquality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, including:
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 that 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 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 workQuality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
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 patient need Effectively manage own time, workload and resourcesCommunication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with patients, carers and other team members Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordinglyContribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own workParticipate in audit where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice. Chronic disease management qualifications. Competence to undertake Asthma, COPD and Diabetic clinics / reviews and hold relevant certificates Understanding of health and safety issues.
Experience
Essential
Experience of supporting people, their families and carers in a related role Experience of working in primary care
Desirable
Experience of QOF requirements
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Evidence of clinical skills and experience in treatment room consultation, screening, management of long-term conditions, cervical cytology sampling, vaccinations and immunisations, assisting with minor surgery, family planning and menopause, dressing and wound care Willingness to learn and acquire new skills. Problem-solving and decision-making skills Knowledge of IT systems, including ability to use word processing skills, emails and the internet
Desirable
Knowledge of EMIS Web clinical computer system
Personal Attributes and Qualities
Essential
Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide patient-centred support in a non-judgemental way Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with patients, their families and carers-
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