About this role
Job summary
Pelham Medical Group is looking to recruit a Practice Nurse for 26 hours per week for 1 years maternity cover, working Monday, Thursday and Friday. We are a welcoming practice in Grimsby aiming to provide high quality care in a supportive environment.
We are looking for a committed, hardworking nurse with the enthusiasm to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances. Experience in general practice is preferred with competencies in immunisation and vaccinations, complex wound care and a minimum of one chronic disease management. Additional skills of cytology, family planning and management of additional long term conditions will be advantageous.
The successful applicant will take a share of the workload across our modern and well equipped purpose built sites. The role will include chronic disease management, cytology, treating minor illnesses, dressings, family planning, immunisations, vaccinations and health promotion. Full details of this role can be found in the job description.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing care to the practice population. They will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon chronic disease management, supporting GPs in care planning and monitoring of patients at risk of unplanned hospital admissions, supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.
You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing leadership to other staff as required.
The following services will be provided:
Nurse led cytology screening serviceNurse led management of patients with diabetesNurse-led well Woman service, e.g. health checksHRT advice/checksNurse-led Family planning serviceTo develop sexual health services in line with local guidanceImplanon fitting and removalSwabsAdminister travel vaccinationsAdminister childhood immunisationsSpirometry with reversibilityAsthma checksCHD ChecksCOPD checksDiabetes checksEpilepsy checks ECGs (as part of a consultation or if required urgently by a GP).Health education, including diet and lifestyle adviceGiving telephone adviceAdministering Cryotherapy within competence
About us
Pelham Medical Group's clinical team consists of GPs, Pharamcist, ANP, ACPs, Physician Associate, Practice Nurses and Senior Healthcare Assistants.
Our Reception, Administration and Management teams make up the non-clinical side of the practice.
We are a welcoming practice in the centre of Grimsby aiming to provide high quality care in a supportive environment.
This is a busy practice serving a large and varied population therefore can be extremely challenging. Applicants should be approachable, friendly and able to demonstrate excellent communication and telephone skills.
We require an individual who is an excellent team player, have a proactive attitude, hardworking and motivated and with a personality that will complement the current team.
We strive to provide a family friendly workplace and aim to be flexible in this regard while also maintaining effective services. We recognise for our employees this is important to be able to more easily balance family and work life.
Appointment to any position is conditional on satisfactory registration, licence and qualification checks, and that any information disclosed on the application form will be checked
Job description Job responsibilities
Specific Core duties include:
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-beingImplement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition Management of patients with diabetes and other chronic diseasesPrioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care Support the practice in the delivery of care planning and monitoring of patients at risk of unplanned hospital admissions, including following up those patients when discharged from in-patient care of A&E attendancesDeliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions in accordance with Practice guidelinesSupport patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions.The post holder is required to provide services to the Practices housebound patients in their own homes to ensure equitable access to primary care services.
Non-Core Responsibilities
You may be required to undertake the following additional duties in the absence of the Health Care Assistants or as and when directed to do so by the Nurse Team Leader/GP:
VenepunctureSpirometryRemoval of sutures and clipsHypertension health checksDressings and wound checks
The nurse led services involve assessment of patients, advice regarding treatment and therapies and referral to other agencies as appropriate. It is crucial that you have a good knowledge base in order to manage these patients.
Teamwork
To work as part of the team to ensure safe practice and high standards of care at all times.To promote team work.Understand own role and scope in the Practice and identify how this may develop over timeWork as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence of those taking on delegated duties Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of referral mechanisms within the practice Accept delegation from other nurses, prioritise own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded in own practice Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the practice management team
Communication
Key working relationships are with the Practice Primary Healthcare Team including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Team Leader, Practice Manager and Assistant Practice Manager.Involvement in nurse led services entails being aware of local and national developments.Report any problems with workload/content to the Nurse Team Leader.Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news.Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.Utilise communication skills to support patients to adhere to prescribed treatment regimensAnticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communicationEstimate and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment external stakeholdersAct as an advocate when representing the patients and colleagues viewpoints to othersDelivering a Quality Service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care
Support and participate in shared learning across the practice and wider organisation.
Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance.
Work within policies relating to domestic violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate.
General
Other work and general duties as delegated within the overall remit of the post.
This job description reflects the current main organisational priorities for the post. In the context of change taking place within the NHS, these priorities will develop and change in consultation with the post-holder in line with service business needs and priorities.
You will be required to work additional hours, according to rota allocation, up to 8.00pm Monday to Friday and on a Saturday, Sunday or bank holidays between the hours of 9am and 5pm. You are required to provide a reasonable amount of holiday and sickness cover for colleagues to meet the needs of the business. Any additional hours will be paid at single time Monday to Friday and at time and a half on Saturday and Sunday.
Qualifications
Essential:
Registered Nurse
Membership of a professional body
Up to date skills relevant to duties
Desirable:
Accredited Long term conditions training
Certificate in family planning
Experience of working in Primary Care
Any other relevant qualifications
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Primary Care nursing experience
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions Immunisation and vaccination skills Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group direction and associated policy Basic IT skills Excellent record keeping
Desirable
Cytology screening Family planning skills Knowledge of Quality and Outcomes framework (QoF) Can work upon own initiative Gets on well with people at all levels Excellent team worker Excellent time management skills Accredited Diabetes course/qualification and experience of diabetes management
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Membership of a professional body
Desirable
Certificate in chronic disease management Family planning certificate Qualified Smear Taker Complex wound management
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Pelham Medical Group
Address Church View Health Centre
Cartergate
Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire
DN31 1QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pelhammedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)