Lead Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2024 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S26 4WD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1028-24-0009 |
Summary
Job summary: The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role includes the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with chronic disease management, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required. Main duties and Responsibilities: To assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical nursing care to provide services in; Treatment room. Cervical smears. All aspects of Ear care. Health promotion. Deliver care in chronic disease management. Flexibility to take on extra hours / change shifts during annual leave or during periods of absence as required or event of pandemic. Maintains high standards of infection control at all times thus protecting patients, self and colleagues. Actively engages patients and carers in the management of their health, promoting health and wellbeing. Refers patients to other members of the practice team in line with agreed protocols. Maintains accurate records of all clinical activity in line with practice protocols and standards. To triage patients over the phone to the appropriate member of clinical staff with the appropriate skills to meet a patients stated needs. Contributes to clinical governance activities within the team including audit and evaluation and seeks to underpin practice with current evidence of effectiveness. Supports members of the practice team to maintain health, safety and security. Contributes to teaching and offers support to fellow colleagues within the practice team. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality. Uses appraisal and supervision to identify own development needs and maintains and develops competence in line with agreed requirements. Stock control / stock rooms / keeps up with health promotion displays / activity and other administration duties as deemed appropriate. Any other duties as required. Full training will be provided in all areas as required. Confidentiality: In the course of 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. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate.