As a member of the wider LPC nursing team supporting the Blackburn with Darwen (BwD) PCNs, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care at scale to the local population. Working autonomously and as part of a supportive clinical team, the postholder will provide a wide range of services including chronic disease management, wound care, immunisations, cervical screening, and health promotion. The role involves contributing to population-level preventative care, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior staff such as HCAs.
You will support the BwD wider team in ensuring governance and safe care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility
* General treatment duties including (but not limited to):
* Wound and ulcer management
* Administration of injectable medicines for patients
* Contraception management
* Prostate cancer management
* Children and adult immunisations
* Seasonal vaccinations
* Well woman clinics
* Participation in infection control audits and other assurance protocols
* Management of patients with long term conditions
* Cytology consultations
* Management of COPD, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, and dementia
Management
* Evaluate services to promote quality improvement
* Manage available resources effectively in line with local guidance
* Support the PCN teams as requested
* Supervision of HCAs
About us
Local Primary Care works with member practices to provide excellent services to patients, supporting practices to develop their workforce and leadership.
Our Focus Is On:
* Working with practices at scale to provide primary care services.
* Preserving personalised healthcare and improving continuity of care.
* Supporting practices to develop their workforce and leadership.
* Working in partnership with other health and care organisations to promote new collaborations.
Our Core Values Are:
* Caring
* Ethical
* Transparency
* Trust
Job responsibilities
As a member of the wider LPC nursing team supporting the BwD PCNs, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care at scale to the local population. Working autonomously and as part of a supportive clinical team, the postholder will provide a wide range of services including chronic disease management, wound care, immunisations, cervical screening, and health promotion. The role involves contributing to population-level preventative care, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and mentoring junior staff such as HCAs.
You will support the BwD wider team in ensuring governance and safe care for our patients.
Primary Duties and Areas of Responsibility
* General treatment duties including (but not limited to):
* Wound and ulcer management
* Administration of injectable medicines for patients
* Contraception management
* Prostate cancer management
* Children and adult immunisations
* Seasonal vaccinations
* Well woman clinics
* Participation in infection control audits and other assurance protocols
* Management of patients with long term conditions
* Cytology consultations
* Management of COPD, hypertension, asthma, diabetes, and dementia
Management
* Evaluate services to promote quality improvement
* Manage available resources effectively in line with local guidance
* Support the PCN teams as requested
* Supervision of HCAs
Quality
* Manage personal time and workload effectively and efficiently
* Meet deadlines and other performance benchmarks and reporting for the PCN
* Use significant event analysis to alert staff to areas of potential risk
Education, Training and Development
* Engage with and participate fully in all mandatory training and development
* Take personal ownership of the responsibility to keep up to date with latest guidelines
* Undertake additional training and development to close potential gaps in skills and knowledge
Governance and Risk
* Ensure the confidentiality and security of all information that is dealt with in the course of performing duties
* Maintain systems for Information Governance, GDPR, and confidentiality at all times
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
* Communicate effectively with other team members
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers
* Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Confidentiality
In performing duties, the post-holder may access confidential information relating to GP practices, patients, staff, and the organisation. All such information is to be regarded as strictly confidential and handled in accordance with LPC policies, IG regulations, and the Data Protection Act.
Patients entrust us with sensitive information concerning their health and other matters, and they have the right to privacy and respectful treatment.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support equality, diversity, and the rights of patients, carers, and colleagues by acting respectfully, maintaining privacy and dignity, and behaving in a welcoming, non-judgmental manner.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will promote health, safety, and security, including:
* Using personal security systems according to guidelines
* Identifying and managing risks involved in work activities
* Maintaining a tidy and hazard-free work environment
* Reporting hazards immediately
Safeguarding
The organisation is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees must undertake safeguarding training and follow policies and procedures.
Smoke Free Policy
The organisation operates a strict smoke-free policy, including no use of E-cigarettes on premises.
Notes & Review
This job description is not exhaustive and may be reviewed and amended over time in consultation with the post-holder. Staff should be prepared to take on additional or relinquish duties as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RN with current registration
Communication Skills
* Ability and desire to provide quality care
* High level of written and spoken English
Experience
* Recent post-registration experience within general practice
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Experience with achieving QOF
* Preceptorship experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Depending on experience, this position will be band 6 equivalent, level depending on experience.
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