Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 June 2024 |
| Location: | Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5ES |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3844-24-0000 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: SENIOR PRACTICE NURSE/THE PARTNERS (Clinically) THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively) HOURS: UP TO 37 PER WEEK, MON-FRI Between 08.00 and 18.00 GRADE/SALARY: Depending on qualifications and experience, Remuneration within AfC bands 5/6/7 Job Summary: Responsible for the delivery of high-quality practice nursing care to our patient population of 10,700, the Practice Nurse will: deliver evidence-based care to those presenting in our urgent care clinic Have a good understanding of the management of people with chronic health conditions. Have excellent communication skills to assess patients holistic needs and establish relevant cultural, social and economic factors in a non-judgemental manner. Work both autonomously and as part of a team. Be able to demonstrate care and clinical decision-making skills for the management of patients with complex medical needs. Prioritise and triage the needs of patients and recognise when to seek further support from the duty GP. Have a good understanding of preventative care and be able to offer advice on lifestyle choices. Job Responsibilities: Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of own competence. Advise and treat patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice: Dietary advice Blood pressure checks Urinalysis Health screening Dressings ECG Phlebotomy Routine injections Contraception Cervical cytology Routine immunisations and vaccinations Removal of sutures/clips Childhood immunisations Advice on foreign travel and administration of travel immunisations Assisting with the fitting of IUCD/IUS Chronic Disease Management: Contribute to the management of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, COPD, anticoagulation, AF/CHD, etc. Have a good understanding of the nature and management of chronic diseases (in accordance with current NICE guidelines and practice policies and procedures). As part of a team, he/she will run chronic disease management clinics autonomously, whilst working within their own competencies. Appropriate training to be provided where necessary. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients computer records Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Training and personal development Training requirements will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with Practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments. Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the Practice staff where appropriate. Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development. Undertake all mandatory training including e-learning in accordance with practice and statutory requirements. Develop and maintain a Personal Development Plan and professional portfolio to bring to annual appraisal. Maintain subscription to NMC and revalidation. Liaison As well as the nursing team, there is a need to work closely with reception and office staff to ensure the smooth running of the Practice. There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care Meetings and team working It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various Practice meetings (regular clinical meetings and nursing team meetings) as requested. The only reason for not attending will be annual, study or sick leave. To ensure relevant information is disseminated to and from the nursing team. Share/cascade learning outcomes as appropriate. Help develop and maintain Practice policies and protocols for all nursing activity Ensure agreed Practice audits are carried out Ensure the Practice Manager informed of any matters arising or problems / potential problems 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 Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults: Llandrindod Wells Medical Practice is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be expected undertake regular training updates on safeguarding and to promptly report any concerns you have relating to safeguarding, in accordance with practice procedures. 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. 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 recognise 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