Practice Nurse

Primary Care Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Sheffield seeks a dedicated Nurse to provide compassionate care for vulnerable patients, including those seeking asylum and the homeless. This permanent role requires a Registered General Nurse with at least 2 years of experience, focused on improving health outcomes within the community. The position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience of working in Primary Care.
• Willingness to undertake further development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Work as part of a designated clinical and care team.
• Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks to a high standard.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Registered General Nurse

Evidence of further study/professional development

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Nurse to join our team on a permanent basis based at our Mulberry Practice.

• 15 hours per week

Our Mulberry Practice is a Specialist Centre for patients that are:

• Seeking asylum in the UK
• Homeless
• Living in a hostel or temporary accommodation
• And living in Sheffield

Our team has vast knowledge and experience in dealing with the complex issues that these individuals often have and recognise the problems faced in accessing mainstream services.

We have a dedicated team of clinical and administrative staff who have links with partner organisations and can support our patients in accessing services.

Informal visits and/or discussions in confidence are encouraged. For more information, please contact Clinical Nurse Manager, Laura Carnall at [e-mail].

Please note the vacancy may be closed early, should a suitable number of applicants be received.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to work with us. Nurses who can provide excellent care and have a true dedication for improving health outcomes for patients.

Meet the specific qualification and training requirements as specified in the Nursing Midwifery Standards of proficiency by undertaking the two-year Foundation Degree delivered by a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) - approved provider.

Is registered with a valid pin with the NMC and revalidation is undertaken in line with NMC requirements.

Work with other members of the nursing and healthcare team to organise and provide nursing services for the practice population.

About us

Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a GP-led organisation. Our shareholders are 75 GP practices in Sheffield covering over half a million patients. As well as providing a unified voice for general practice in the city, we play an active role both within our Accountable Care Partnership (ACP) and the wider South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Integrated Care System (ICS).

Job responsibilities

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professional dependent on setting with a focus on promoting health and independence.

Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values.

Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.

To work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the Nursing Associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.

To engage in positive relationships with patients, carers, families and other staff based on respect and within appropriate boundaries.

To always act in a professional capacity.

To be able to implement care plans and manage workload.

To be able to communicate with the patient about care planning, risk assessment needs.

Communicate complex and sensitive information.

Actively contribute to staff meetings.

Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.

Knowledge, training and experience

Develop knowledge of the scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role within different practice settings.

Develop and improve practical and theoretical knowledge, competence and skills throughout continual training and development opportunities including PLIs.

Meet the NMC revalidation requirements regarding CPD and maintain all evidence required.

Contribute towards developing a culture of learning and innovation, developing high quality learning environments.

Clinical responsibilities

The following list is indicative as tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the care setting the Nursing Associate is working in.

Develop understanding of all elements of the nursing process and be able to assist the registered nurse in the ongoing assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of care.

Support individuals with all aspects of care including daily living, providing person-centred care, and promoting health and independence through awareness raising and care navigation to other professionals as appropriate.

• Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients within agreed protocols, with referral to the wider MDT i.e. Practice Nurse, ACP, or GPs as necessary.

Perform and record clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, pulse, weight, height, and glucose monitoring.

Undertake clinical tasks including cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs.

Demonstrate an ability to complete ongoing monitoring templates.

Administer vaccines after completion of relevant training under PSDs.

Undertake cytology once training and sign off has been completed.

Long term condition management, following care plans in place, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Undertake home visits as needed for the patient population working within scope of practice.

Accurately record nutritional and fluid intake.

Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is always maintained.

Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate.

Report back and share information with the registered nurses on the condition, behaviour, activity, and responses of individuals.

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.

Assist in the assessment of and contribute to the management of risk across several areas within the environment where care is being administered.

Assist in the implementation of appropriate action to meet the specific physical, emotional and psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals and carers.

Assist in the delivery of complex care as prescribed by the registered nurse.

Develop understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions for example dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities.

Develop skills in relation to coaching, teaching individuals, carers, other staff.

Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services.

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes.

Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice.

Engage in reflective practice including management of self and reflection on own reactions, asking questions and reflecting on answers given.

Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.

Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice, guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required.

Policy and Service Development

Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security.

Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation.

Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice.

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.

Planning and organisation

Plan and manage competing demands of job role, study and placement activities.

Work in an effective and organised manner demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.

Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• Experience of working in Primary Care
• Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of the Practice Nurse Role
• Experience in the management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD, Health Promotion/Education
• Vaccine and Immunisation training
• Cervical Cytology
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
• Undertake Home visits
• Willingness to undertake further development opportunities
• Experience of working with vulnerable patients
• Experience of working in areas of deprivation

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services within a GP Practice
• Understanding of evidence based practice
• Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines etc)
• Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues
• Understanding and experience of interagency working and adult/child safeguarding
• Ability to follow and undertake policy and procedures
• Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
• Well-developed word processing/data collection/IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
• Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within Primary Care and with key external stakeholders
• Clean UK Driving Licence Essential

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, with a valid pin and no restrictions)
• Evidence of further study/professional development.

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.