Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We are a friendly, well established and growing semi-rural general practice based South of Bath, with an ethos for a high standard of patient care.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Registered Nurse to join our friendly and experienced nursing team.

The vacancy is for a Practice Nurse for 3 days per week, working Monday, Wednesday and Friday

The successful applicant will need to be flexible and willing to provide additional session cover when required.

Main duties of the job

Ideally you would have Practice Nurse experience, however we would also like to hear from Nurses who are keen to develop their skills in order to move into Practice Nursing.

Experience or a keen interest in chronic disease management would be an advantage but is not essential. We are looking for a Nurse who shares our commitment to excellent patient care, enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn and develop.

Essential qualifications: Active registration with the NMC

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will work at Beckington Family Practice to enhance nursing services within the practice. The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, and other Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to practice policy, protocols etc. Chronic Disease management will form part of the role as well as the mentoring of our other Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post. The Practice Nurse will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs. Additionally the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Responsibilities

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Department of Health and Practice policies.

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice.

Aid the Practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.

Formulate reports as required for the Practice Manager and or Partners

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the Practice Nursing team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs within the practice.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide professional and managerial support to other Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants and review the monitoring of patients within primary care.

Offer guidance and support to the other Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants to improve standards of care if needed.

Participate in chronic disease management clinics within the practice if asked and only after appropriate training, & provide practical assistance and professional advice to achieve minimum standards of care.

Provide clinical input where required alongside other Practice Nurses, particularly newly appointed Nurses and GPs, to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice.

Delegate to others, with appropriate skills, knowledge and competence.

Encourage nursing practice in line with relevant evidence based research.

Act as a resource to the general public, patients within the health care system and their families, carers and various healthcare professionals.

Clinical Responsibilities

Work alongside Health Care Assistants to help develop their skills.

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform venepuncture and electrocardiography when required - following appropriate training if required.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Carry out ear examination.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training if required.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as or if required. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training if required.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.

Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.

Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approaches to patient care is standard practice

Apply appropriate infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, eg burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Research, Audit and Quality

Encourage the development of a practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care.

Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality services for patients in the locality.

Help support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so.

Ensure all care is evidence based using up to date validated literature.

Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice.

Education and Training

Provide professional advice /support to health care professionals within the Primary health care team

Following identified training needs, participate in training and facilitation of other Practice Nurses & Health Care Assistants.

Provide mentorship and guidance for Health Care Assistants.

Participate in partnership programmes of awareness raising, detection and prevention of chronic diseases.

Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new and improved skills.

Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion, education, prevention and protection

Seek out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking in continuous education programme.

Take responsibility for personal development and education including in-service training and annual appraisal.

Direct, supervise and help mentor Nurses and Health Care Assistants in the clinical setting.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training.

Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met.

Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments.

Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC

Communication

Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across primary, secondary and tertiary care services as and when necessary

Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Maintain accurate patient records

Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common objectives.

COMPETENCE

You are responsible for limiting your actions to those which you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties, you should immediately speak to a GP or one of the Partners in the first instance.

REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

All employees of Beckington Family Practice who are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.

SUPERVISION

Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement, in the first instance advice should be sought from one of the Partners.

RISK MANAGEMENT

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of Beckington Family Practice that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

As an employee of Beckington Family Practice, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your work within the Organisation (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. You should consult the Practice Manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which you work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of Beckington Family Practice have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees of Beckington Family Practice are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Beckington Family Practice policies.

EQUALITY

Beckington Family Practice will take all practicable steps to ensure staff are recruited, managed, developed, promoted and awarded on merit and that equal opportunities are given to all staff.

Each employee is responsible for his or her own professional and personal behaviour.

About us

We are a friendly, well established and growing semi-rural training practice based south of Bath, with an ethos for a high standard of patient care. We seek to preserve the best of traditional family practice with a willingness to adapt and modernise to ensure a continuing high standard of care to patients with a sustainable work environment.

GMS Practice list size of 11,500

Four partners, nine salaried GPs, one ANP and one Paramedic Practitioner

Four First Contact Practitioners, two PCN Paramedics, Health Connector, PCN Pharmacists and two PCN Pharmacy Technicians

Purpose built main surgery in Beckington, modern branch surgery in Frome Health Centre

We can offer:

A very friendly, supportive and professional environment.

The opportunity to join an established team which is open to developing new ways of working.

Support to develop your career to include in-house educational peer support.

Regular clinical governance meetings and MDTs

Flexibility around working hours

NHS pension, holiday and study leave