Practice Nurse

Ideally you would have Practice Nurse experience, however we would also like to hear from Nurses who are keen to develop their skills in order to move into Practice Nursing.

Experience or a keen interest in chronic disease management would be an advantage but is not essential. We are looking for a Nurse who shares our commitment to excellent patient care, enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn and develop.

Essential qualifications: Active registration with the NMC

The successful candidate will work at Beckington Family Practice to

enhance nursing services within the practice.

The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and

provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, and other

Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to

practice policy, protocols etc. Chronic

Disease management will form part of the role as well as the mentoring of our

other Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The

Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post. The Practice

Nurse will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying

practice population needs. Additionally

the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to undertake any

further training required to ensure appropriate role development.

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients

with chronic diseases as detailed by the Department of Health and Practice

policies.

Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines

within the practice.

Aid the

Practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic

disease management services.

reports as required for the Practice Manager and or Partners

Support the

implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the Practice Nursing

team.

Encourage the

development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated

practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the

continuing professional development of yourself and other nurses & HCAs

within the practice.

Recognise the

opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care

team.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Provide professional and managerial support to other Practice Nurses,

Health Care Assistants and review the monitoring of patients within primary

care.

Offer guidance and support to the other Practice Nurses and Health Care

Assistants to improve standards of care if needed.

Participate in chronic disease management clinics within the practice if

asked and only after appropriate training, & provide practical assistance

and professional advice to achieve minimum standards of care.

Provide clinical input where required alongside other Practice Nurses,

particularly newly appointed Nurses and GPs, to assist in skill development and

sharing of best practice.

Delegate to others, with appropriate skills, knowledge and competence.

Encourage nursing practice in line with relevant evidence based

research.

Act as a resource to the general public, patients

within the health care system and their families, carers and various healthcare

professionals.

Clinical Responsibilities

Work alongside Health Care Assistants to help develop their skills.

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the

GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake

opportunistic screening when clinically required.

venepuncture and electrocardiography when required - following appropriate

training if required.

Undertake wound care/

management/dressing techniques.

Carry out ear examination.

Perform cervical screening and

promote breast awareness - following appropriate training if required.

Administer adult and paediatric

injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction,

ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Undertake accredited training in

specific chronic disease management as or if required. e.g. diabetes,

respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training if required.

Contribute to the maintenance of

the practice diseases registers.

advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their

unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Provide an

adult and childhood immunisation service working to Patient Group Directions -

following appropriate training if required.

Deliver travel health care,

including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training

if required.

Recognise the signs of child

abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive

behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence

based approaches to patient care is standard practice

Apply appropriate infection

control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens,

disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and

report and treat sharps injuries.

Undertake first aid and

management of emergencies, eg burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic

emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and

demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Encourage the

development of a practice audit strategy and action plan for Primary Care.

Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality services for

patients in the locality.

Help support

the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

Maintain an

interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate

information to health professionals if asked to do so.

Ensure all

care is evidence based using up to date validated literature.

Contribute to

research and development programmes where required to improve clinical

practice.

Provide professional advice /support to health care professionals within

the Primary health care team

Following identified training needs, participate in training and

facilitation of other Practice Nurses & Health Care Assistants.

Provide

mentorship and guidance for Health Care Assistants.

in partnership programmes of awareness raising, detection and prevention of

chronic diseases.

Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management

(when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to

develop new and improved skills.

Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion,

education, prevention and protection

Seek out new

knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring and partaking in

continuous education programme.

Take

responsibility for personal development and education including in-service

training and annual appraisal.

Direct,

supervise and help mentor Nurses and Health Care Assistants in the clinical setting.

participate in multidisciplinary education and training.

Monitor and maintain consistency

of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met.

Maintain professional

development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of

current knowledge and developments.

We are a friendly, well established and growing semi-rural

training practice based south of Bath, with an ethos for a high standard of

patient care. We seek to preserve the best of traditional family practice with

a willingness to adapt and modernise to ensure a continuing high standard of

care to patients with a sustainable work environment.

GMS Practice list size of 11,500

Four partners, nine salaried GPs, one ANP and one

First Contact Practitioners, two PCN Paramedics, Health Connector, PCN Pharmacists and two PCN Pharmacy Technicians

Purpose built main surgery in Beckington, modern branch

surgery in Frome Health Centre

A very friendly, supportive and professional environment.

The opportunity to join an established team which is open to developing new ways of working.

Support to develop your career to include in-house

educational peer support.

Regular clinical governance meetings and MDTs

Flexibility around working hours

NHS pension, holiday and study leave

Qualifications

Essential: - NMC Registration; - Registered General Nurse

Desirable: - Diabetes

Skills & Abilities

Experience

Essential: - Current Treatment Room Skills

Desirable: - Three years post registration ??; - Diabetes; - COPD & Asthma

Personal Qualities