About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Newly Qualified Nurse to join our busy and friendly team at The Adam Practice, as a foundation General Practice Nurse. The candidate will need to have a professional, caring, and courteous manner and excellent communication skills. You will have a passion to develop a career in primary care and have a person centred approach to nursing care.
The General Practice Nursing role provides a wide variety of opportunities to develop interests in Chronic Disease management, Child health, lower limb care, public health, or primary care Research. The successful applicant will be an integral member of our fantastic Adam Practice Nursing team who undertake the wide range of General Practice Nursing care across the practice. As a training practice, we can provide full training and mentorship to support an individuals personal development.
The Adam Practice has been instrumental in developing a highly successful Leg Club for our patients. The Best Foot Forward Leg Club was the first in Dorset and along with a great team of local volunteers has won several national awards due to its excellent patient outcomes and providing evidence based effective clinical care. The successful candidate will be required to work with other colleagues as part of the clinical team at the Leg Club and engage with its members in this unique community environment.
This is a part time, permanent role of up to 32hr per week. Working a Thursday & Friday will be required.
Main duties of the job
To work as a General Practice Nurse to provide holistic, patient centred nursing care to the local practice population in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and in agreement with the nurse management team.
To expertly provide holistic assessment of wounds and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines. Inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic, post op wounds and lower limb care, following dedicated training and working within own level of competency.
To undertake a wide variety of General Practice nursing clinical skills including removal of sutures and clips, investigatory procedures such as cervical cytology, ECG, and Dopplers, following any required training and in line with local guidelines
Delivery of national childhood and adult immunisation programmes, ensuring patients are fully informed and vaccines injections are administrated safely under patient group directives or individual prescription.
To have a proactive approach to healthcare of the individual and/or their family by delivery of opportunistic health promotion. Where appropriate, providing general education, advice on national screening programmes and guide, refer patients to appropriate services or other health professionals as deemed appropriate
About us
The Adam Practice is a large partnership located across 5 surgeries in Poole, Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing primary care team in a forward- thinking, innovative, general practice, which has a current CQC rating of Outstanding in Care.
Here are some of our many benefits we offer;
Access to NHS Pension Scheme and NHS discounts, 6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank/public holidays that fall in the holiday year). Entitlement is pro-rata for part-time employees.
Auto enrolment in NHS Pension Scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and in agreement with the nurse management team.
To provide holistic assessment of wounds and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines. Inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds and lower limb care, following dedicated training and working within own level of competency
To undertake post op wound care, including removal of sutures and clips. Provision of health care advice to provide optimum healing post operatively.
To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines
Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for relevant investigatory procedures such as cervical cytology, ECG, and Dopplers following training and in line with local guidelines.
Delivery of national childhood and adult immunisation programmes, ensuring vaccines, injections are administrated safely under patient group directives or individual prescription.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion, where appropriate, by providing general education, advice on national screening programmes and guide/refer patients to appropriate services or other health professionals as deemed appropriate.
Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
To be able to provide appropriate self care advice for patients presenting with minor illness within own level of competency and referring to GP, ANP, Pharmacist where appropriate.
Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including relevant vaccination within own level of competency.
Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance. Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews and injections in line with practice policies.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately to non-registered colleagues (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) and support clinical supervision of colleagues.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and practice policy.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stock take and support the cost effective use of disposable items.
Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the restocking of other clinical rooms as required.
Person Specification
Empathy & Sensitivity Essential
Holistic approach to clinical care with patient at the centre of any decision. Treats patients with sensitivity and personal understanding Empathetic and non judgemental, checks patient needs are satisfied Generates safe & understanding atmosphere
Mobility Essential
Valid Driving Licence Use of own vehicle for driving between surgeries when required
Qualities & Attributes Essential
Recognises own limitations and has a supportive approach to colleagues. Understanding of own scope of practice and when to seek assistance Fluency in written and spoken English Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility Commitment to continuing professional development Motivated and Trustworthy Flexibility and a Good Timekeeper Views self as part of larger organisation Uses resources efficiently
Qualifications Essential
Registered (first level) nurse
Desirable
Post grad diploma or degree relating to primary care.
Experience Essential
Current Registration with NMC.
Desirable
Experience of working as a practice nurse / community nurse Post graduate experience in one or more areas of chronic disease
Ability / Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of the wider spectrum of clinical care delivered in General Practice Nurse clinics. Excellent communication and people skills. Demonstrates ability to work under pressure Demonstrates ability to work as a team player who contributes to and facilitates decision making and develops trust as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Core skills of Wound care, ECG, Venepuncture Interest in an area of Chronic Disease. Trained in Cytology Lower limb care competencies, including Dopplers Awareness of national child and adult immunisation programmes
Clinical Skills Technical Skills Essential
Understands the importance of evidence-based practice and clinical effectiveness. Understands principles of Clinical Governance Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines. Ability to use computer on daily basis for email and Microsoft programs Awareness of national clinical evidence-based platforms to aid decision making ie. NICE, wound formulary, Green Book
Desirable
Previous experience of electronic recording, storage (and interpretation) of chronic disease data such as Spirometry Competent in use of System One Digital skills in using platforms to aid patient access.
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 The Adam Practice
Address Lifeboat Quay Medical Centre
Lifeboat Quay
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1AE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.adampractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)