Practice Nurse New Surgery & Barnburgh Branch Hours NegotiableNHS

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our already experience nursing team. Ideally we are looking for between 28 - 37.5 hours per week, and can be flexible for the right person. The role will include cross site working between The New Surgery and Barnburgh Branch.

Experience in Chronic Disease Management in particular Diabetes/COPD/Asthma is essential, holding a Diploma for some or all of the disease areas is required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients including immunisations, cytology, wound care and other clinical duties. They should have excellent communication skills. A good knowledge of QOF is desirable. We would also welcome Practice Nurses with Non Medical Prescribing Certificate and Minor Ailments Certificate to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a comprehensive nursing service to the practice population to meet healthcare needs. You will undertake a variety of activities mainly including managing long term condition reviews for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CKD, HF, CHD. Also other nursing duties such as cytology, immunisations, and dressings.

Job description

Clinical Responsibilities:

Chronic Disease Management:Provide comprehensive care and management for chronic conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, including regular monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to optimise patient outcomes. Monitor and manage patients with hypertension, offering evidence-based interventions to reduce cardiovascular risks.

Travel Health.

Vaccinations:Administer childhood and adult vaccinations as per patient group directions, providing informed advice and ensuring adherence to immunisation protocols.

Well Person Clinics & Health Promotion:Lead well person clinics and health promotion initiatives, offering lifestyle assessments and advice on diet, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, and physical activity to enhance overall health and well-being.

Baby Clinic Care:Administer vaccinations and offer comprehensive parental guidance and support.

Cervical Cytology:Conduct cervical cytology smear tests according to local and national guidelines, ensuring accurate documentation and patient care.

Venepuncture:Carry out venepuncture procedures following local protocols to facilitate diagnostic testing and patient care.

• Wound Management:Provide a holistic approach to wound management, including Wound Care 'Tier 2' lower limb, (ulcer care & Doppler) and implement care in line with current evidence-based guideline

Contraception Services:Provide advice and administer contraception options, ensuring patient education and adherence to clinical guidelines.

Suture Removal:Safely and efficiently remove sutures, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and patient comfort.

Safeguarding:Maintain awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including referral systems. Possess the ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to safeguard vulnerable patients.

Health & Safety and Compliance:

Sharps and Waste Disposal:Safely manage the disposal of sharps and hazardous materials in compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe environment for both staff and patients.

Infection Control:Strictly follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections and maintain a safe healthcare environment, adhering to all national and local guidelines.

Emergency Management:Recognise and manage anaphylaxis in accordance with current UK guidelines, providing prompt and effective treatment during emergencies. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required, ensuring timely intervention in life-threatening situations.

Health & Safety Protocols:Follow established procedures for handling and cleaning body fluid spills, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in line with health and safety standards.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Informed Consent:Obtain and document informed consent (verbal or written) in accordance with legal and ethical standards.

Stock and Equipment Management:Monitor and manage the maintenance of stock and equipment, including refrigeration and emergency equipment, ensuring that all resources are readily available and in good working order.

Vaccine Management:Ensure the effective management of vaccine storage, including maintaining the cold chain and proper stock rotation, to uphold the integrity of all immunisation products.

Confidentiality:Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding all patient and practice information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and safeguarding sensitive data.

Documentation:Ensure all consultations are documented in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines, maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Guideline Adherence:Demonstrate a thorough understanding of national and local health guidelines, applying these standards to patient care to ensure high-quality and compliant practice.

Additional Responsibilities:

Undertake any other delegated duties appropriate to the post, contributing to the efficient running of the practice and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Managerial:

• Contribute to the assessment of service needs.
• Assist patients to identify their health needs.
• Manage and organise individual patient consultations.
• Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards.
• To attend staff meetings (when appropriate)
• Ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies.
• Support the Practice clinical governance agenda.
• Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines.

Educational:

• Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Support others with their training and development needs.
• To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills.

Personnel:

• Maintain good working relations.
• Take reasonable care of his/her own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her act or omission.
• Co-operation with the Practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice.
• Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
• Facilitates a learning environment within the team.
• Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues.

Confidentiality:

• While seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
• 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.

About us

New Surgery and Barnburgh Branch has just over 10,000 patients very supportive and friendly practice. Multiple staff members have been with the practice over 30 years. We have a total compliment of over 30 staff over 2 sites including GP's, Nurse Practitioner's, First Contact Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Nurse Associate, HCA, Phlebotomist and Pharmacist.

We work with and are supported by numerous ARRS staff.

We are are always happy to help each other and always there to celebrate each others achievements.