About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and organised Practice Nurse with a keen eye for detail who wants to make a difference to patients, and who is qualified in managing Long Term conditions, mainly patients with Asthma and COPD . We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and access to the NHS Penson scheme.
We are looking for someone for 16 hours per week, who will, at all times, deliver the high level of evidence based individual care to the Practice population. The post holder will have the responsibility for the provision of nursing services related to General Practice which will include participating in the assessment of patient care which will include long term conditions management, treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will work at times without supervision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder have the responsibility for the provision of nursing services related to General Practice which will include participating in the assessment of patient care to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will work at times without supervision.
The post holder will provide management/health education for Asthma, COPD and CHD. Prescribing desired.
Providing Assessment, Screening, Treatment and Health Education Advice
Assist in/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs
Venepuncture, Routine Vaccinations, Travel Vaccinations, Contraception, Cytology, ECG, BP Checks, Urinalysis, New Patient Screening, Childhood Immunisations, Assisting with the fitting of IUCDs, First Registration/Health Surveillance/General Health Advice, Assisting with Minor Procedures (when required),Chaperoning, Pathological Specimens and Investigative Procedures.
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
Perform investigative procedures requested by GPs
Attend and participate in Practice meetings as and when required
About us
Overview of your organisation
We have a fantastic team here at Haslingden which comprises of 2 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 3 x regular locum GP's, 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses, plus numerous additional roles staff including a First Contact Physio, Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioner, Physician Associate, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and Health and Wellbeing Coach.
Our admin team comprises of a Practice Manager and deputy together with many supportive staff including reception.
We are keen to support learning and encourage development within our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide management/health education for Asthma, COPD and CHD. Prescribing desired but not essential.
Providing Assessment, Screening, Treatment and Health Education Advice
Assist in/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs
Venepuncture
Routine Vaccination
Travel Vaccinations
Contraception
Cytology
ECG
BP Checks
Urinalysis
New Patient Screening
Childhood Immunisations
Assisting with the fitting of IUCDs
First Registration/Health Surveillance/General Health Advice
Assisting with Minor Procedures (when required)
Chaperoning
Pathological Specimens and Investigative Procedures
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
Perform investigative procedures requested by GPs
Administrative and Professional Responsibilities
Ensure confidentiality at all times
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in patients notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
Attend and participate in Practice meetings as and when required
Report any problems to the Practice Manager
Chronic Disease Clinic Responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in the maintenance of chronic disease registers.
The post holder will evaluate the outcome of care, making changes to care plans for individual patients and modifying their own practice with the patient.
Administrative and Professional Responsibilities
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
Ensure recall dates are entered onto the clinical system
Liaise with other members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies in order to ensure that appropriate care is given
Promote health promotion
The post holder will participate in new methods of work using evidence based research to maintain high standards of care
The post holder will participate in standard writing, audit and monitoring to develop and implement action plans resulting from audit when needed
Any ad-hoc duties required by GP partners
Training and Personal Development
Training requirements will be monitored by annual appraisals and will be in accordance with Practice requirements and developments
The post holder will complete annual statutory/mandatory training
The post holder will develop and maintain an in-house training programme reporting to the Nurse Team Leader
Personal Development plans will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments
Liaison
As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with reception and admin to ensure the smooth running of the Practice
Any problems should be reported initially to the Nurse Team Leader
There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care
Confidentiality
The post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers; they may also have access to information relating to the Practice such as a business organisation. All such information from any source should be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
The post holder should respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
The post holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non- judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights
Quality
The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess their own performance and take accountability for their own actions either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on their own and the team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team performance
Health & Safety
The post holder will ensure the adoption of safe working practices consistent with the Practice Health & Safety policy to include:
Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages risk
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting patients risks identified
Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Management and maintenance of Practice medical equipment including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
Safe management of sharps procedures e.g. storage and disposal
Equality and Diversity
The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:
Asking in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies
Effectively manage own time, workloads and resources
Communication
The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the implementation of Services
The post holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance and discuss with other team members how they will affect their own work
Participate in audits where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications Desirable
Diploma in Asthma and COPD
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 Haslingden Healthcare
Address Haslingden Health Centre
27 Manchester Road
Haslingden
Rossendale
Lancashire
BB4 5SL
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.haslingdenmedicalgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)