Practice Nurse- 9-12 months Fixed Term Maternity Cover

JOB

PURPOSE -The

post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing

services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical

nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES -The post holder will work

collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients,

supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own

workload to deliver the practice priorities.

Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical

team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg

ulcers etc.

CLINICAL -

Participate

in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line with

local and national guidelines.

Undertake

screening and diagnostic procedures.

Take

part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics.

Administer

First Aid including resuscitation if required.

Receive

and refer patients when appropriate.

Update

the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the

consultation using templates where appropriate.

Participate

in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service

requirements are met and Provide

cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required.

TITLE: Practice Nurse

HOURS OF WORK : 26 Hrs (Contracted 8am-8pm Mon-Sun)

SALARY

From £ 35,587 - £39,487 per annum Pro rata and depending on experience

REPORT TO: Clinical

Manager

IN-DIRECT REPORT TO: Practice Manager

JOB

PURPOSE

The

post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing

services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical

nursing team the post holder is accountable for his/her own practice.

Supported by the clinical team within

the practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role,

focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term

conditions, health prevention and screening activities.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The post holder will work

collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients,

supporting the delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own

workload to deliver the practice priorities.

Clinically, the focus of the role is to undertake clinical activities within the clinical

team as requested. eg. Minor injuries, dressings, immunisations and leg

ulcers etc. The role will also be evolving as the balance of care shifts from

hospital to general practice.

As

autonomous practitioners you will be responsible for the care delivered,

demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Clinical Manager Practice Manager Management Team Partner GPs

Staff and clinicians Patients Secondary care providers

COMMUNICATION

Estimate

and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the

practice environment and with external stakeholders along with acting as an

advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to others

EQUALITY

AND DIVERSITY

The

Practice has an Equality and Diversity Policy to ensure that no job applicant

or employee is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the

grounds of disability, marital status, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic

or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion or political opinion,

whilst attracting talented recruits and retaining experienced employees.

The

Practice is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity and will

keep under review its policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all

users of its services are treated according to their needs.

CLINICAL

Participate

in immunisation and vaccination programmes for individual patients in line

with local and national guidelines

Undertake

screening and diagnostic procedures, promoting and being involved in Health

Education activity eg cervical cytology

Take

part in the annual influenza immunisation clinics (usually held on a Saturday

morning)

Administer

First Aid including resuscitation if required

Receive

and refer patients when appropriate

Understand

and adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Practice

Update

the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the

consultation using templates where appropriate. Comply with computer based information

Ensure

all items of equipment are maintained in good order, and ensure that all

procedures for reporting hazards or unsafe equipment are known, understood

and carried out by all staff in the nursing team

Participate

in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service

requirements are met

Ensure

economical and careful use of property and resources within the clinical team

are used economically and effectively

Currently the practice works with 5 x GP

partners, 1 x Managing Partner, 5 x

salaried GPs, 2 x Practitioners, 3 x Clinical Pharmacists and over 250Hrs of

Clinical nursing support.

The practice itself is located in close proximity to Daventry town centre in a modern building adjoining Danetre Hospital (a community hospital which opened in September 2006) offering a wide range of services and delivering a high standard of care. Also attached to the Practice operating independently is Boots Chemist and a Children's Nursery. The site has free car parking.

Qualifications

Experience