Treatment Room/Practice Nurse

Undertake a range of nursing

assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs

according to policy and protocols and adhere

to the Practice policies, protocols and guidelines at all times.

Strive to improve standards of

care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.

Knowledge of the GMS Contract is

an essential part of the role as well as the mentoring of our Health Care

Assistants to assist with achieving the GMS Contract needs.

To maintain a safe and

effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the

attention of the Lead Practice Nurse so that these can be addressed.

Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management

of pts in Primary Care.

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 your own continuing professional development.

Recognize the opportunities for working in partnership with the PCN

and Practices involved within the PCN.

Participate in an annual appraisal.

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of

the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Experience in Chronic Disease Management or Family Planning

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.

Perform venipuncture and electrocardiography

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Leg ulcer management, Doppler and bandaging.

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.

Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised

prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and

disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Provide 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 and suicidal tendencies and be

aware of local, referral procedures.

Ensure that current evidence based approach to patients are

standard practice

Apply 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, e.g. burns,

haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.

Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in

anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Research, Audit and Quality

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 programs where required to

improve clinical practice

Following identified training needs, participate in training and

facilitation of other practice nurses & health care assistants.

Participate in partnership programs 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 program.

Take responsibility for personal development and education.

Direct, supervise and help mentor nurses and health care assistants

in the clinical setting.

Actively 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.

Completing all mandatory training modules as specified.

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.

Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across

primary, secondary and tertiary care services as and when necessary

Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of

standards of care.

Maintain accurate patient records

Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common

objectives.

Additional Duties

To assist in seasonal projects

as requested e.g. Flu campaign

Assisting doctors and nurses

with minor surgical procedures as required.

An understanding, acceptance

and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality

An understanding and

acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations

Ability to work without direct

supervision and to determine own workload priorities

Flexibility of working hours

Excellent communication skills

Our team consists of 4 GP partners, 7 Salaried GPs, 2 pharmacists, 5

Nurses, a HCA and Phlebotomist supported by a fantastic administrative team. We are passionate about teaching

undergraduate students from Birmingham Medical School, FY2 Doctors and GP

Trainees.

Why work with us?

We have excellent team morale with manageable, shared working patterns

and regular meetings. We offer a

competitive salary with full reimbursement of NMC fees. We encourage development and training

and have monthly educational meetings. 5

weeks pro-rata annual leave and

study/course budget.

Our ethos

If you are happy, the patients will be happy. We aim to get the right

work-life balance whilst providing high quality patient centred care.

A bit more about us.

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree in Nursing or Equivalent; - Registration with NMC; - Treatment Room Diploma

Desirable: - Chronic Disease or Family Planning experience; - Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of working in a GP practice; - Chronic Disease or Family Planning experience