Job Title: Practice Nurse
Contract type: Permanent (subject to satisfactory probation)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: On-site (no remote working options). With a designated practice but you may be required to travel for meetings and training or provide cover for various other Practices or Primary Care Network at such notice.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Reports to: Practice Manager and/or GP
Responsible to: The employer K&W Healthcare
Salary: Dependent on experience
Job Overview:
(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
* To provide nursing services to the Practice population by assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality Patient service within a safe, efficient working environment by providing effective support to the Partners and staff and encouraging the development and progress of [Practice Name]
* Maintaining appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality of care for patients
* To collaborate with other GP Partners/employees and Practice staff on development and delivery of PBC (Practice Based Commissioning) and enhanced service issues within [Practice Name]
* To be involved in Practice development, identifying service changes and developments in line with clinical needs locally and work to develop these as part of PBC and other processes
* Maintaining records of appointments and other administrative duties
* To maintain skills and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain personal competency.
Role specific duties:
* To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice working in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct
* Provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with other clinical colleagues working to agreed protocols and guidelines
* Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice Patients within agreed protocols and guidelines referring to other members of the clinical team as necessary
* To manage Patients with chronic diseases; running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
* Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and meet targets delivering the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
Nursing procedures to include:
* Wound management
* Measuring blood pressure
* Routine injections as prescribed
* Cervical smears
* ECG's
* Ear syringing
* Vaccinations and immunisations
* Assisting with minor surgery and IUCD insertion
* Provide advice to patients for general health care and minor ailments, with referral to another clinician as necessary.
* To participate in research within the Practice.
* To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment
* To assist with the management of leg ulcers.
* Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.
* Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g., Infection control, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.
* To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the Patient's notes, both written and computerised.
* Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.
* Ensure collection of statistical information is required for regular and ad hoc reports.
* To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery
* Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality at all times in line with current legislation.
* Contribute to the development of new Patient services.
* Inform your line manager of any reported or suspected failings in the provision of care within the Practice
* Working with others:
Evaluate and adapt care using evidence-based practice in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development, and audit.
* To set up new clinics and monitor existing clinics to ensure smooth running and collection of statistics.
* To participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
* To be actively involved and engaged in Practice and wider team meetings and forums to promote communication and development.
* Attend and participate in Practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
* Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care, including other disciplines within the Practice, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
* In participation with colleagues, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
* To act as a chaperone as requested by clinicians.
* To function as an integral part of the team.
Leading by example:
* To participate in the induction programme of staff new joining the practice.
* Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by the practice.
* Participate in Patient audits.
* Ensure that Patients' rights are protected.
* To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed.
* Using evidence-based practice to assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy, and policy.
* To supervise the nursing duties and activities within the surgery
* Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by the practice.
* Participate in the assessment of the effectiveness of health care provided by the Practice.
* Promote and participate in a high standard of care within the Practice.
* To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
Personal Responsibilities:
* To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation, Data Protection Acts and Care Quality Commission compliance requirements.
* Provide information for a DBS check, and inform the Practice of any incident that may change the DBS status.
* Be responsible for your own Health & Safety.
* Work within your personal competence.
* Promote and participate in a high standard of care within [Practice Name]
* Participate in taking care of your own Health & Safety. Ensure that you do not do anything to compromise the health and safety of either colleagues or yourself
* Give agreed notice of periods of absence and leave
* Attend Practice meetings as required
* Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
* To keep up to date with changes and progress in nursing care both locally and nationally.
Specific Requirement for Previous Experience:
Essential:
* Working in a General Practice
Experience in one or more areas such as:
* Blood pressure
* Phlebotomy
* Diabetes
* Immunisation
* Vaccinations and immunisations
* Asthma
* Cervical smears
* ECG's
Desirable:
* Supporting, supervising other staff
* Ear syringing
* Addiction management
* Weight control
* Cancer management
* Heart conditions
* Contraception and birth control