Practice Nurse - Cheltenham, United Kingdom - Berkeley Place Surgery

Description

Job summary

Berkeley Place Surgery in Cheltenham is a friendly and supportivepractice providing a high level of quality clinical care to over 17,500patients.

Due to two Practice Nurses moving out of the area, we are looking to recruit two suitably qualified Practice Nurses to join our team, part time and full time working will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provideappropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practicepolicy, protocols etc.

Strive to improve standards of care and be involved inidentifying practice population needs.

About us

The clinical team consists of five GP Partners, six Salaried GP, two ACPs, two Paramedics, three Practice Nurses, two HCAs and one Phlebotomist as well as theextended team of pharmacists, social prescribers, first contact practitioners.They are supported by a committed administrative and managerial team.

As a forward-thinking and innovative practice, we require similarlymotivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse.

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL

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

Experience in Chronic Disease Management or willingness to undertake training.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required. Perform venepuncture andelectrocardiography

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Legulcer management, dopplers and compression bandaging.

Carry out ear examination and syringing, following appropriate training andassessment.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescriptionor Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal ofvaccines and drugs.

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

Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient GroupDirections - 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 be aware oflocal, referral procedures.

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratoryspecimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluidsspillages 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 demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis andresuscitation techniques Research, Audit and Quality

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

Helpsupport the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and disseminateappropriate 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 improveclinical practice.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Following identified training needs, participate in training and facilitationof other practice nurses & health care assistants.

Provide mentorship and guidance for health care assistants

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

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

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

Seekout new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking incontinuous education programme.

Takeresponsibility for personal development and education including in servicetraining.

Direct, supervise and help mentor nurses and health care assistants in theclinical setting.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training.

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

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

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

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the Organisation

QUALITY

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directlyor under supervision

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and teamactivities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teamsperformance

Workeffectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

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

Assistin 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 yourcompetence during the course of your duties you should immediately speak to theLead Clinician in the first instance.

REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Maintain registration with NMC/ Medical Indemnity providedby the Organisation.

SUPERVISION

Where the appropriate professional organisation details arequirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the postholder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubtabout the existence of such a requirement, in the first instance advice shouldbe sought from the Lead Clinician.

RISK MANAGEMENT

It is a standardelement of the role and responsibility of all staff that they fulfil aproactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. Thisentails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriateactions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT

As an employee of the Organisation, you are legallyresponsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your workwithin the Organisation (including patient health, financial, personal andadministrative), whether paper based or on computer. All such records areconsidered public records, and you have a legal duty of confidence to serviceusers (even after an employee has left the Organisation). You should consultthe Practice Manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management ofrecords with which you work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees have a statutory duty of care for their ownpersonal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts oromissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable thepractice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations ordefective equipment.

CONFIDENTIALITY

All employees of the Organisation are required to maintainthe confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordancewith the Practice policies.

FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT

The content of this Job Descriptionrepresents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogueof duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to beflexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changingcircumstances, following consultation.

Qualifications

Desirable

Experience

Essential