Practice Nurse - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Highcroft Surgery

Description

Job summary

We are a friendly GP surgery looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse who is looking to progress their career in General Practice. We have a very supportive, flexible, forward thinking nursing and HCA team and pride ourselves on strong team working.

We require someone to work a minimum of 30 hours over 4 days per week but also welcome applicants looking for full time hours.

We offer evening nursing appointments on a Tuesday and Wednesday and therefore the successful applicant will be required to work one night per week until

Full or part time hours to be negotiated.

Main duties of the job

Our ideal candidate will have:

Extensive knowledge and experience in chronic disease management.

Competence in childhood immunisations, cervical cytology screening, contraception management, wound care management and provision of general treatment room care.

A non-medical prescribing qualification would be desirable but not essential.

We are also a training practice and provide placements for Student Nurses in conjunction with The University of Nottingham.

About us

Located in purpose built medical centre in Arnold, Nottingham.

Training Practice.

Established Clinical team comprising of two GP Partners, one Advanced Nurse Practitioner Partner, four Salaried GPs, additional GP Registrars/F2s, two Practice Nurses, one trainee Nurse Associate and three Health Care Assistants. This will be in addition to one Senior Practice Pharmacist, one Pharmacy Technician, one First Contact Physiotherapist, one Paramedic and one Mental Health Practitioner as part of the PCN.

List size of 12,000 patients.

Clinical system SystmOne.

We use Ardens template toolkit which provides structure and standardisation for clinical consultations.

Remote consultations offered where appropriate using eConsult and ACCURX.

In return we can offer flexible working arrangements, continuing education and development, a competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement.

We welcome informal visits.

Job responsibilities

Job Overview:

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

To provide nursing services to the practice population by assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care

To ensure the provision of a high-quality patient service within a safe, efficient working environment by providing effective support to the Partners and staff and encouraging the development and progress of Highcroft Surgery

Maintaining appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality of care for patients

To collaborate with other GP Partners/employees and practice staff on development and delivery of PBC (Practice Based Commissioning) and enhanced service issues within Highcroft Surgery

To be involved in practice development, identifying service changes and developments in line with clinical needs locally and work to develop these as part of PBC and other processes

Maintaining records of appointments and other administrative duties

To maintain skills and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain personal competency

Location:

Highcroft Surgery, but you may be asked to travel for meetings and training or provide cover for another practice or Primary Care Network at such notice.

Working Hours:

Hours of work will be detailed in your contract of employment.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role Specific Duties:

To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice working in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct

Provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with other clinical colleagues working to agreed protocols and guidelines

Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients within agreed protocols and guidelines referring to other members of the clinical team as necessary

To manage patients with chronic diseases; running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and meet targets delivering the national immunisation and vaccination schedule

Nursing procedures to include:

Wound management

Measuring blood pressure

Routine injections as prescribed

Cervical smears

ECG's

Ear syringing

Vaccinations and immunisations

Assisting with minor surgery and IUCD insertion

Provide advice to patients for general health care and minor ailments, with referral to another clinician as necessary

To participate in research within the practice

To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment

To assist with the management of leg ulcers

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests

Ensure all statutory regulations ( Infection control, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to

To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the patient's notes, both written and computerised

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice

Ensure collection of statistical information is required for regular and ad hoc reports

To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery

Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality at all times in line with current legislation

Contribute to the development of new patient services

Inform your line manager of any reported or suspected failings in the provision of care within the practice

Working with Others:

Evaluate and adapt care using evidence-based practice in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit

To set up new clinics and monitor existing clinics to ensure smooth running and collection of statistics

To participate in the education of students of all disciplines

To be actively involved and engaged in practice and wider team meetings and forums to promote communication and development

Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate

Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care, including other disciplines within the practice, whilst maintaining confidentiality

In participation with colleagues, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care

To act as a chaperone as requested by clinicians

To function as an integral part of the Highcroft Surgery team

Leading by Example:

To participate in the induction programme of staff new joining Highcroft Surgery

Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by Highcroft Surgery

Participate in patient audits

Ensure that patients' rights are protected

To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed

Using evidence-based practice to assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy

To supervise the nursing duties and activities within the surgery

Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by Highcroft Surgery

Participate in the assessment of the effectiveness of health care provided by the practice

Promote and participate in a high standard of care within the practice

To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the practice

Personal Responsibilities:

To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation, Data Protection Acts and Care Quality Commission compliance requirements

Provide information for a DBS check, and inform the practice of any incident that may change the DBS status

Be responsible for your own Health & Safety

Work within your personal competence

Promote and participate in a high standard of care within Highcroft Surgery

Participate in taking care of your own Health & Safety. Ensure that you do not do anything to compromise the health and safety of either colleagues or yourself

Experience

Essential

Desirable