Salary dependent onexperience and skill set
Applicants must becommitted to providing an excellent standard of care to our patients, beenthusiastic, self-motivated and a team player.
Main duties of the job
The main duties ofthe role include:
Chronic diseasemanagement
Immunisations(child and adult)
Cervical cytology
Contraceptiveservices
Diagnostic tests -phlebotomy, swabs, ECGs
About us
Scots Gap MedicalGroup is a well-established practice based in Scots Gap with a branch surgeryat Stamfordham, we cover a large rural demographic with an increasing listsize. We are looking for an experienced practice nurse to join our team.
Our team has astrong work ethic, committed to providing the best possible service to ourpatients.
Job responsibilities
To provide highquality care based on the needs of the practice population which includestreatment, screening, preventative care and patient education
To assess, plan,deliver and evaluate care holistically
To deliver care inaccordance with agreed practice protocols and guidelines
Assist indeveloping new services and complementing and extending the range of servicesoffered to patients
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key areas ofresponsibility will include:
Provide treatmentand care in conjunction with the GPs or independently as appropriate andaccording to practice policy and guidelines
Take responsibilityfor own clinics and time management
Review and filingof own test results and those relating to chronic disease
Advise patients ongeneral health and minor ailments with referral to the GP as necessary
Immunisations andvaccinations including childhood immunisations
Holidayvaccinations and travel advice, inline with GP Contract.
Venepuncture
First Aid forpresenting emergencies
Diagnostic testssuch as ECG, urinalysis, swabs, blood tests
Responsibility forthe nursing management of patients with chronic disease/long term conditionsincluding diabetes, CHD, CVA, asthma, COPD, CKD, mental health, learningdisabilities, autism and hypertension.
To initiate,develop and implement protocols in relation to patients with chronic disease
To carry outcervical cytology
Carry out newpatient health checks, well man and well woman checks
Actively promotehealth education and weight management advice
Provide familyplanning and contraception advice
Act as chaperonewhere required
To promote and runhealth campaigns as appropriate
Ensure the stockand immunisation stocks are monitored and kept up to date
To carry out riskassessments in accordance with COSHH regulations
Keep up to datewith practice policies and procedures, especially in relation to recordingsystems, administration of drugs, child protection, confidentiality, health andsafety
Adhere to infectioncontrol procedures and ensure practice policies are up to date
Cleaning ofequipment and disposal of waste
To be competent inthe use of the computer ensuring patients details are correctly input inaccordance with practice guidelines
To activelycontribute and oversee QOF targets directly relating to the practice nurse role
Support PCNinitiatives when required
RELATIONSHIP
Responsible to thePartners for clinical issues and the Practice Manager for administrative issues
To work closelywith other members of the team, practising good teamwork at all times
Liaise with otherteam members e.g. admin and reception staff, District Nurses, Health Visitors,Community Matrons, School Nurses etc.
Liaise withsecondary care and social services to ensure safeguarding, quality andcontinuity of care
Attend monthlymulti-disciplinary meetings in-line with clinical responsibility.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Maintain own annualregistration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work within the scopeof the NMC guidelines
Be personallyaccountable for own practice and promote a professional approach to patientsand staff
Acknowledge anylimitation in knowledge and competence and practice within own limits at alltimes, highlighting any training needs to the Practice Manager
Maintain accuraterecords in line with NMC guidelines including data collection, completion oftemplates and read coding
Maintain owncontinuous professional development and ensure re-validation and PDP is kept upto date in line with the requirements of the practice and the NMC
Maintain own carinsurance ensuring cover is in place for work related activities
PRACTICEDEVELOPMENT
Attend andcontribute to meetings both internally and externally as required
Participate inPractice Development and planning
Attend courses andtraining as identified at appraisal and agreed with the Practice Manager
Co-operate/participatewith research within the practice
PREMISES
Be aware and notifythe Practice Manager of any Health and Safety and hazardous conditions
To be familiar withprocedures if the fire alarm is raised and assist patients out of the practicewithout putting own life at risk
Ensure safetyprocedures are carried out in order to maintain a safe environment foremployees, patients and visitors.
This is notintended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration
* Trained in chronic disease management, ideally to include CHD, diabetes, asthma and COPD
* Up to date training in childhood, adult and travel immunisation
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and resilient
* Knowledge of infection control procedures
* Trained in cervical cytology
* Up to date contraception training including administering depo-provera
* Able to administer injections such as zoladex and degaralix
* Knowledge of Emis Web
* Knowledge of primary care targets
Experience
* Experience of working in primary care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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