Practice Nurse

Job summary The post-holder will be a qualified nurse, whois responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to thepractice population Supported by the Lead Nurse Practitioner actingwithin their professional boundaries of their scope of practice, they willdemonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients withinthe general practiceThey will focus upon supporting patients to behealthy, monitoring and management of long-term conditions, health preventionand screening activities, immunisations and may include cervical screeningThe post-holder will work collaboratively withthe multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients,supporting the delivery of policy and proceduresThe post-holder will build effective workingrelationships with other health care professionalsThe post-holder will work within the team of GPs,nurses and health care assistants to deliver excellent primary health careservices within the Practice Main duties of the job Venepuncture,handling of specimensUndertakingdiagnostic tests and screening procedures within agreed practice protocols ECG and cervical cytologyImmunisation andvaccination of children, adults and travellersEar examination andsyringingWound care,dressings and removal of suturesFirst aid andmanagement of emergencies burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest.
Triageof injuriesCare and maintenanceof equipmentTo maintain clear, conciseand accurate documentation within the systems providedTo ensure that allnecessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe mannerTo ensure that caregiven is supported by the best available evidence and local policies andproceduresTo deliveropportunistic health promotion where appropriateTo understandpractice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,referring patients appropriatelyTo uphold theconfidentiality of all records/information held by Pembroke Medical Group.
This duty lasts indefinitely and willcontinue after you leave your employment at this practice.
All information which identifies individualsin whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy andin general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018To maintainprofessional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMCrevalidationTo ensure read codesare used effectively About us Pembroke Medical Group is a dynamic and exceptionally well-runpractice of 27,000 patients.
We have a hard working, friendly and collegiateteam of clinicians and are looking to add to our growing number of PracticeNurses, with the aim of providing the best possible care to our patients.Pembroke Medical Group is part of the Baywide Primary Care Network,which includes Compass House Medical Centre in Brixham and Chilcote Surgery inTorquay.
Together we serve a population of 50,000 patients.
The expectation isthat the successful candidate will collaborate with GPs, Allied HealthProfessionals, Nurse Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacists,Practice Nurses, as well as our colleagues in Community Nursing, Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy, Social Care and at SWAST.Pembroke Medical Group are looking for a registered practice nurseto join our friendly and forward-thinking nursing team.
Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will be a qualified nurse, whois responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to thepractice population Supported by the Lead Nurse Practitioner actingwithin their professional boundaries of their scope of practice, they willdemonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients withinthe general practiceThey will focus upon supporting patients to behealthy, monitoring and management of long-term conditions, health preventionand screening activities, immunisations and may include cervical screeningThe post-holder will work collaboratively withthe multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients,supporting the delivery of policy and proceduresThe post-holder will build effective workingrelationships with other health care professionalsThe post-holder will work within the team of GPs,nurses and health care assistants to deliver excellent primary health careservices within the PracticePrimary responsibilities:Venepuncture,handling of specimensUndertakingdiagnostic tests and screening procedures within agreed practice protocols( ECG and cervical cytology)Immunisation andvaccination of children, adults and travellersEar examination andsyringingWound care,dressings and removal of suturesFirst aid andmanagement of emergencies burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest.
Triageof injuriesCare and maintenanceof equipmentNew patient checksTo provideappropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external organisationwhilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing careTo promote highstandards of patient care by the application of a systematic triage approachand undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of person-centred care needsTo maintain clear, conciseand accurate documentation within the systems providedTo ensure that allnecessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe mannerTo maintaineffective communication with multidisciplinary teams to the benefit of thepatientTo maintain theconfidentiality of matters relating to patients and patient care in accordancewith the NMC guidelinesTo communicatecomplex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical conditioneffectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are barriersto understandingTo foster goodpublic relations by ensuring courtesy and discretion when dealing with patientsand their relativesTo support andadvise patients on the promotion of health, prevention of ill-health and theself-management of their health within their limitationsTo recognisesituations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of theindividual and act on the findingsTo ensure that caregiven is supported by the best available evidence and local policies andproceduresTo deliveropportunistic health promotion where appropriateTo understandpractice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour,referring patients appropriatelyTo uphold theconfidentiality of all records/information held by Pembroke Medical Group.
This duty lasts indefinitely and willcontinue after you leave your employment at this practice.
All information which identifies individualsin whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy andin general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018To maintainprofessional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMCrevalidationTo ensure read codesare used effectively To recognise, triageand refer patients presenting with mental health needsTo support theclinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local andnational policiesIn addition to the primary responsibilities, thepractice nurse may be requested to:Ordering of suppliesand equipmentSupport juniormembers of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessaryTo assist inscreening procedure undertaken by the practiceAssist in themanagement of patients with chronic illnessesSupport andparticipate in shared learning within the practiceParticipate in thereview of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, root cause analysis (RCA)Support the practice team with the reviewing andimplementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance toextant legislationTo maintain accurate and contemporaneousrecords, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the CaldicottPrinciples and GDPR Regulations in relation to all data handlingTo be proactive in the identification ofCarersPROFESSIONAL ROLETo promote personal development and clinicalexcellenceTo facilitate and participate inmulti-disciplinary education and clinical supervisionTo work within the relevant ProfessionalConduct and Scope of Professional PracticeParticipate in organisational decision making,interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems toimprove practiceTo maintain own professional development inline with their professional regulationsParticipate in continuing professionaldevelopment opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledgeand competence in all aspects of the role is maintainedORGANISATIONALTo complete records, audits, reports andrespond to appropriate questions and requestsTo attend meetings as requestedSupport effective communication channelsbetween the whole teamTo keep the Lead Nurse Practitioner informedabout pressures and difficulties or problem areas when awareTo work according to Clinical Governance andsupport the Clinical Governance AgendaTo understand the role of Risk Managementwithin the Practice contributing to riskassessment and Significant Event Audit and theimportance of Infection ControlThe individual may be required to undertakethe assessment and management of patients within the home environmentTo actively participate in the delivery of QOFtargets and others as deemed by thearrangements in general practice financeMISSION, VALUES AND STRATEGIC DIRECTIONTo promote at all times, the Practices,mission, values and understand the strategic direction of business plans.Ensure that patient centred care and safety iscentral to the culture, philosophy andorganisation of the Practice.To encourage and support patient with longterm conditions to develop their ability to self-manageTo develop a culture of ongoing review, takinginto account new methods of workingCODES OF CONDUCT AND ACCOUNTABILITYTo work at all times within the highest levelsof standards commensurate with the postConfidentiality:In the course of seeking treatment, patientsentrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation totheir health and other matters.
They do so in confidence and have the right toexpect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriatelyIn the performance of the duties outlined inthis job description, the post-holder may have access to confidentialinformation relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and otherhealthcare workers.
They may also have access to information relating to thepractice as a business organisation.
All such information from any source is tobe regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers,colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may onlybe divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies andprocedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal andsensitive dataHealth & safety:The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their ownand others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health &safety policy, the practice health & safety manual, and the practiceinfection control policy and published procedures.
This will include:Using personal security systems within theworkplace according to practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in workactivities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.Making effective use of training to updateknowledge and skills.Using appropriate infection controlprocedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way, free from hazards.
Activelyreporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately whenrecognised.Keeping own work areas and general/patientareas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards ofcleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders roleUndertaking periodic infection controltraining (minimum annually)Reporting potential risks identifiedDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children & adults at risk.Equality and diversity:The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights ofpatients, carers and colleagues, to include:Acting in a way that recognises the importanceof peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practiceprocedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs andbeliefs of patients, carers, and colleaguesBehaving in a manner that is welcoming to andof the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelingspriorities and rights Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse Membership of a professional body Evidence of CPD and Training Desirable Evidence of continuous academic development Experience as a practice nurse in primary care Knowledge and experience of Long-term condition monitoring.
Wound care management Immunisations Cervical Screening.
Knowledge of QOF Experience Essential Experience of working with clinical pathways Ability to work independently within boundaries Phlebotomy Desirable Evidence of continuous academic development Experience as a practice nurse in primary care Knowledge and experience of Long-term condition monitoring.
Wound care management Immunisations Cervical Screening.
Knowledge of QOF