Overview
Job Summary
We are looking for a practice nurse for Newsome Surgery. We are open to looking for experienced primary care practice nurses or secondary care nurses that would like to move to primary care.
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to monitor care under direct or indirect supervision, using a wide range of skills you have including (but not limited to);
· compliment the role of the GP and other Health Professionals
· make the best use of clinical skills within the practice to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients.
· provide a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to patients.
You will act within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care under the supervision of a GP.
You will show safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice, in consultation with the duty GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients.
Supervision and mentoring will be provided by the appropriate senior medical staff - the type of support will depend on the post holder’s skills and knowledge and determined by our clinical governance arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
You will work as part of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the long term health conditions and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered Nurse if a nurse associate (or other registered professional ie GP if a registered practice nurse) with a focus on promoting health, self-care and independence.
* Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a competent standard
* Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care
* Exercise professional accountability and comply with practice policy in relation to the safe administration of medicines
* Use electronic records to record the outcome of assessment and evaluation of care
* Assist in the assessment of and management of risk across the environment where care is being administered
* Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes
* Develop a working knowledge of other providers’ resources and referral systems to ensure individuals’ needs are met, within parameters of practice
* Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
Administration
* Complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards
* Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented
* Work in accordance with all governance and internal systems relating to (but not limited to) the management of clinical data and systems
Training and Development
* Taking responsibility for own development with relevant evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role to meet clinical governance guidelines for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
* Stay up to date through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met, demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
* Subject to a performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
* Work closely with other clinical staff and administrative managers in the setting up and/or improving of practice systems for monitoring/measuring performance against Clinical Governance and Quality Indicator targets
* Work to deliver the NHS contract requirements related to the practice (including the terms of the Quality and Outcomes Framework and locally enhanced services)
Governance
* Produce complete and accurate records of patient consultation, in line with best practice, confidentiality, policies and procedures
* Deliver care according to NHS guidance, NICE guidelines and evidence-based care
* Take part in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the Practice and its activities.
* Work with other clinical teams on improving the quality of healthcare in response to local and national policies and initiatives as appropriate
* Evaluate patients’ response to health care provision and the effectiveness of care
* Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation
* Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action or alerting senior management team if the practice appears to contravene policy, or if there are concerns over any aspect of patient care.
Confidentiality
* Maintain confidentiality of information, acting within the terms of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott guidance on patient confidentiality at all times.
* Maintain an awareness of the Freedom of Information Act.
* 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 data
Health & Safety
* The post-holder will manage their own and others’ health & safety and infection control as defined in the Practice’s Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health & Safety Manual, and the Practice’s Infection Control Policy and published procedures.
* Actively reporting of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
* Keeping work and general areas clean and tidy, and using appropriate infection control procedures to keep work areas hygienic and safe from contamination.
* Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
* Correct personal use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring correct use of PPE by others, advising on appropriate circumstances for use by clinicians, staff and patients.
* Reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System
Equality and Diversity
* The post-holder will support, promote and maintain the Practice’s Equality & Diversity Policy.
* No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
* The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
Other Delegated Duties
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive - it may be changed after consultation with the post holder. The employee shares with the employer the responsibility for review and modification of duties.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £17.00-£21.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Huddersfield HD4 6JE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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