The Greenhouse is an inclusion practice managed by East London Foundation Trust. We register adult patients who are experiencing homelessness (this encompasses street homeless, hostel dwellers, those in temporary accommodation and those who have no secure housing). Patients registered are offered the full range of primary care services. We also provide an outreach service in Hackney and the City, providing clinics in hotels, hostels and shelters looking after vulnerably housed service users and rough sleepers. The role is based in both the practice (I day) and the outreach hotel settings (2 days)
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the practice population.
The post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery, and they will lead and manage the Health Care Assistant.
Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based care for patients with long-term conditions, wound care and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients.
As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making
They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team.
The post holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals.
The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver excellent primary health care services within the practice.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job responsibilities
Promote health and well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening and therapeutic communication skills
Manage and treat long-term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice/ network guidelines
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, in accordance with evidence-based practice and national/practice protocols, and work with patients to support adherence to prescribed treatments
Prioritise health problems, intervening appropriately, to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
To provide a sexual health screening service to patients where appropriate including signposting and onward referral as needed.
To Manage to Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinating programme within the practice and outreach settings
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
To deliver up to date travel health advice for adults and children
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic and ongoing wound care, working in partnership with the local Tissue Viability Service as appropriate.
Diagnose and treat minor illnesses
As an independent prescriber: prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by current legislative framework and local policies
To clearly communicate the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology, technology and format.
Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.
To work within the practice guidelines, policies and protocols.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldecott Principles in relation to all data handling.
To be a resource of specialist advice, specifically relating to the common emotional and behavioural problems, to colleagues
within the service, other professionals and agencies/organisations working in the field.
To support the development of interventions, consultation and psychoeducation approaches regarding prevention and resilience building and health promotion.
To actively participate in the delivery of QOF targets and local enhanced service targets
Person Specification
Primary care nursing experience
* Significant recent experience in General Practice and primary care
* Experience of using EMIS Web
* Experience of Working with Homeless People / People with Challenging Behaviours
Independent / Supplementary Prescriber
* Independent / Supplementary Prescriber
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.
The Greenhouse GP Practice and Outreach in Hackney and The City
£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum Inc HCAs
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
363-PC7367164
Job locations
The Greenhouse GP Practice and Outreach in Hackney and The City
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