We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a Lead Practice Nurse to join our team. In this role you will play a pivotal part in delivering high-quality patient care whilst leading and supporting our dedicated primary car nursing team.
We are looking for someone with a passion for healthcare, strong general practice experience and the ability to inspire and guide the team to excellence.
It is a chance to make a real impact across both of our sites. If you're looking for a role where you can thrive professionally, make a difference and lead a team we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
You'll need to be a registered nurse, with valid NMC registration and evidence of up-to-date practice.
You'll need proven experience of working in primary care
You'll need experience in managing a team.
About us
BrettonPark Healthcare is modern and forward thinking with a good track record ofinnovation. We are GMS practices using SystymOne, Digital Consultation usingAnima, Accurx, and various AI, automation and other digital tools to allowautomation and safe, efficient communication between patients and theteam.
We are an approved GP Registrar Training Practice for the North Cambridgeshire GP Speciality TrainingWe are an approved GP Registrar Training Practice for the NorthCambridgeshire GP Speciality Training scheme.
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Lead PracticeNurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks.This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a.To act as the Infection Prevention Control(IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, supportand evidence of compliance to the practice manager
b.To produce the IPC annual statement inconjunction with the practice manager
c.To develop, implement and embed an effectivecare management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered atthe practice
d.To assess the needs of patients ensuring theprovision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
e.To develop, implement and embed healthpromotion and wellbeing programmes.
f.To implement and evaluate individualtreatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health andwellbeing
g.To identify, manage and support patients atrisk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects topatients health
h.As required, to provide routine nursing careto patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
i.As required, to diagnose and manage acuteand chronic conditions
j.To prescribe medication for patients inaccordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
k.To provide guidance to patients on the useof prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects anddosages
l.To co-ordinate the provision of travelmedicine services
m.To request pathology services and processpathology results as required
n.To oversee the provision of chronic diseaseclinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients tosecondary/specialist care as required
o.To maintain accurate clinical records inconjunction with extant legislation
p.To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectivelyby all members of the nursing team
q.To ensure the appropriate use of chronicdisease registers.
r.To develop, implement, embed and participatein NHS Health checks.
s.To ensure compliance with the practicechaperone policy
t.To prioritise health issues and interveneappropriately
u.To support the team in dealing with clinicalemergencies
v.To recognise, assess and refer patientspresenting with mental health needs
w.To implement vaccination programmes foradults and children
x.To support patients in the use of theirprescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope ofpractice)
y.To liaise with external services/agencies toensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
z.To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately(ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of theindividual)
aa.To support the clinical team with allsafeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
bb. Tounderstand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictivebehaviour, referring patients appropriately
cc.To deliver opportunistic healthpromotion where appropriate.
dd. Toattend and contribute towards all practice meetings relevant to the post.
ee. Deliveryof own practice nurse clinics.
In addition to the primaryresponsibilities, the Lead Practice Nurse may be requested to:
a. Developand review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectivelyutilising the audit cycle
b. Develop,review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
c. Supportall members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary,conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
d. Participatein local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
e. Supportand participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improvepatient care
f.Continually review clinical practices,responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
g. Participatein the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structuredapproach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
h. Coordinatethe nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meetpatient needs
i.Contribute towards the planning andimplementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision ofservices to patients
j.Support the practice team with the reviewingand implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformanceto extant legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
* Mentor or teaching qualification
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
* Nurse prescriber
* Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training
* Family planning qualification
Other requirements
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
* Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
* Occupational Health clearance
* Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Lead Practice Nurse
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and co-operative
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
* Motivated, forward thinker
* Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
* Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Experience
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Experience of working autonomously
* Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
* Experience of infection prevention and control measures
* Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
* Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
* Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Problem solving and analytical skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Strong IT skills and competent in clinical IT systems
* Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
* Experience with clinical risk management
* Clear, polite telephone manner
Clinical Knowledge and skills
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
* Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
* Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
* Chaperone procedure
* Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
* Chronic disease management
* Broad knowledge of clinical governance
* Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
* Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
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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