Experienced Practice Nurse

NHS; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the Borough of Rossendale is seeking an Experienced Practice Nurse. The candidate will manage long-term conditions like Asthma and COPD, providing high-quality patient care and participating in preventative health strategies. A competitive salary and generous holiday allowance are offered. Ideal candidates should be registered nurses with primary care experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of post-registration experience.
• Experience in managing long term conditions including Asthma and COPD.
• Primary care experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level evidence-based individual care to patients.
• Participate in assessment, treatment, and preventative care.
• Assist in routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs.

Skills

Long Term conditions management

Patient education

Clinical skills

Chronic Disease Management

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and organised Experienced Practice Nurse with a keen eye for detail who wants to make a difference to patients, and who must be qualified in managing Long Term conditions such as Asthma, COPD and Diabetes. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and access to the NHS Penson scheme.

We are looking for someone for 30-37.5 hours per week, who will, at all times, deliver the high level of evidence based individualcare to the Practice population. The post holder will have the responsibility forthe provision of nursing services related to General Practice which willinclude participating in the assessment of patient care which will include long term conditions management, treatment,preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will workat times without supervision.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to practice a range of essential clinicalskills developed through previous experience and training according to Practiceprotocol.

The post holder will ensure clinical practice is safe andeffective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledgelimitations including:

Assistin/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs

Qualified in Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and COPD is esseintial.

Venepuncture

Contraception

Cytology

ECG

BPChecks

Urinalysis

ChildhoodImmunisations

Assistingwith the fitting of IUCDs

Assistingwith Minor Procedures (when required)

Chaperoning

About us

Wehave a fantastic team here at Haslingden which comprises of 2 GP partners, 1salaried GP, 3 x regular locum GP's, 1 ANP,Practice Nurses, plus numerousadditional roles staff including a First Contact Physio, Trainee AssociatePsychological Practitioner, Physician Associate, Pharmacist, PharmacyTechnician and Health and Wellbeing Coach.

Ouradmin team comprises of a Practice Manager and deputy together with manysupportive staff including reception.

Weare keen to support learning and encourage development within our staff.

Job responsibilities

This role requires consolidation ofspecialist knowledge and skills in general practice nursing demonstrating adepth of knowledge, understanding and competence that supports evidencedinformed, complex, autonomous and independent decision-making and care ingeneral practice and related settings. This role will require personalresilience, management, clinical leadership and supervision and mentorship ofothers in the general practice nursing team and providing an effective learningenvironment for staff and students in the wider team. The role will require aninnovative approach in supporting and developing new models and strategies forservice delivery, usually incorporating inter-professional and inter-agencyapproaches to monitor and improve care. General Practice Nurses deliver care tothe practice population, but also need to have an understanding of the publichealth profile and population needs in order to be proactive in ensuringservices are, as far as possible, matched to need. The postholder will, at all times, deliver the high level of evidence based individualcare to the Practice population. The post holder have the responsibility forthe provision of nursing services related to General Practice which willinclude participating in the assessment of patient care to include treatment,preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will workat times without supervision.

JobResponsibilities:

The post holder will be able to practice a range of clinicalskills developed through experience and training according to Practiceprotocol.

The post holder will ensure clinical practice is safe andeffective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledgelimitations.

ProvidingAssessment, Screening, Treatment and Health Education Advice

Assistin/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs

Venepuncture

Contraception

Cytology

ECG

BPChecks

Urinalysis

ChildhoodImmunisations

Assistingwith the fitting of IUCDs

Assistingwith Minor Procedures (when required)

Chaperoning

PathologicalSpecimens and Investigative Procedures

Undertakethe collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples,swabs etc.

Performinvestigative procedures requested by GPs

Administrativeand Professional Responsibilities

Ensureconfidentiality at all times

Ensureaccurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded inpatients notes

Ensurethe clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Attendand participate in Practice meetings as and when required

Reportany problems to the Practice Manager

ChronicDisease Clinic Responsibilities

The post holder will be involved in the maintenance of chronicdisease registers.

The post holder will evaluate the outcome of care, making changesto care plans for individual patients and modifying their own practice with thepatient.

The post holder will provide management/health education forDiabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD.

Administrativeand Professional Responsibilities

Ensurethe clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensurerecall dates are entered onto the clinical system

Liaisewith other members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies in orderto ensure that appropriate care is given

Thepost holder will participate in new methods of work using evidence basedresearch to maintain high standards of care

Thepost holder will participate in standard writing, audit and monitoring todevelop and implement action plans resulting from audit when needed

Anyad-hoc duties required by GP partners

Trainingand Personal Development

Trainingrequirements will be monitored by annual appraisals and will be in accordancewith Practice requirements and developments

Thepost holder will complete annual statutory/mandatory training

Thepost holder will develop and maintain an in-house training programme reportingto the Practice Manager

PersonalDevelopment plans will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is theindividuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments

Aswell as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with reception andadmin to ensure the smooth running of the Practice

Anyproblems should be reported initially to the Practice Manager

Thereis also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeriesand agencies including secondary care

Confidentiality

Thepost holder may have access to confidential information relating to patientsand their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers; they may alsohave access to information relating to the Practice such as a businessorganisation. All such information from any source should be regarded asstrictly confidential.

Informationrelating to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers may onlybe divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies andprocedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal andsensitive data

Thepost holder should respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients,carers and colleagues

Thepost holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, isnon- judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities andrights

Quality

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practiceand will:

Alertother team members to issues of quality and risk

Assesstheir own performance and take accountability for their own actions eitherdirectly or under supervision

Contributeto the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on their own and the teamactivities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teamperformance

Health& Safety

The post holder will ensure the adoption of safe working practicesconsistent with the Practice Health & Safety policy to include:

Identifythe risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a waythat manages risk

Usingappropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safeway and free from hazards

Reportingpatients risks identified

Responsiblefor the correct and safe management of specimens including collection,labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transportarrangements

Managementand maintenance of Practice medical equipment including provision, ordering,availability and ongoing correct usage by staff

Safemanagement of sharps procedures e.g. storage and disposal

Equalityand Diversity

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights ofpatients, carers and colleagues to include:

Askingin a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting themin a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies

Effectivelymanage own time, workloads and resources

Communication

The post holder should recognise the importance of effectivecommunication within the team and strive to:

Communicateeffectively with other team members

Communicateeffectively with patients and carers

Recognisepeoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contributionto the implementation of Services

The post holder will:

ApplyPractice policies, standards and guidance and discuss with other team membershow they will affect their own work

Participate in audits where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Experience in long term conditions including Asthma and COPD
• Primary Care Experience
• Flexibility for cover
• Full Driving Licence
• Minimum 2 years post registration
• EMIS Web
• Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice
• Understanding of Audit
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.