About this role
Job summary
PCS is looking to recruit a newly qualified nurse to join our friendly and supportive practice team for 18 hours a week. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete VTS training.
The initial training period will be based at Darnall Primary Care Centre before moving into post at Buchanan Surgery once training is complete.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills within primary care working alongside experiences GP's, Nurses and wider healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
You will assess and care for patients within your professional scope of practice, using safe clinical decision making to provide screening, assessment, treatment, health advice and ongoing support.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing a range of nursing services, including patient assessments, health checks, wound care, vaccinations, phlebotomy and preventative health screening.Supporting patients with long-term condition management, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and other chronic conditions following appropriate training.Promoting health and wellbeing through health education, screening and lifestyle advice.Supporting sexual health, family planning, cervical screening and travel health services following training.Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals and wider community teams to provide coordinated patient care.Maintaining accurate patient records and contributing to audits, clinical governance and service improvement.Supporting and developing other members of the nursing team where appropriate.Maintaining professional standards in line with NMC guidance and taking responsibility for ongoing learning and development.
About us
Primary Care Sheffield (PCS) is a not-for-profit company set up by GPs in Sheffield to help deliver world-class primary care in the City.
We exist to create services which make the health and care system work better for everyone. To do that we are focussed on bringing more services closer to the places people live, improving the quality of care, and breaking down the barriers between different types of services.
Job description Job responsibilities
The practice is committed to supporting the successful candidate to develop within the role. Training and opportunities for further development will be encouraged, allowing the post holder to build confidence and competence across the full range of general practice nursing services.
The post holder will be expected to maintain their professional development, complete mandatory training and actively contribute to maintaining excellent standards of patient care.
Your main duties include:
Providing a high standard of nursing care to patients, including clinical assessment, screening, treatment, health advice and follow-up care within professional boundaries.Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and wider healthcare teams to provide coordinated and effective patient care.Support the management of patients with long-term conditions, including asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions, following appropriate training and competency development.Undertake routine nursing procedures including wound care, wound assessment, phlebotomy, health checks, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis, BMI checks, health screening and preventative care.Support immunisation programmes and administer vaccinations and injections in line with appropriate training, patient group directions and clinical guidance.Promote health and wellbeing through lifestyle advice, preventative healthcare and supporting patients to make informed choices about their health.Develop skills in additional areas of primary care nursing, which may include cervical screening, sexual health, family planning, travel health, ear care and child health services.Provide holistic, person-centred care, considering the physical, emotional and social needs of patients and referring to appropriate services, including social prescribing where required.Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with practice policies, NMC standards and confidentiality requirements.Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audits, risk management, infection prevention and control processes to support safe and effective patient care.Participate in clinical supervision, training, appraisal and continuing professional development to maintain and enhance clinical skills and knowledge.Work within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and ensure all practice is compliant with professional, organisational and legal requirements.Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals, providing clear information and support regarding care and treatment.Support and contribute to the development of the wider nursing team, including assisting with the supervision and support of healthcare assistants and other colleagues where appropriate.Participate in practice meetings, service development activities and improvement projects to support the delivery of high-quality primary care services.The main duties and responsibilities shown above are not exhaustive but should merely be regarded as a guide
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council, with a valid pin and no restrictions)
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Well-developed word processing/data collection/IT skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient/impact on care plan
Desirable
Clean UK Driving Licence
Experience Essential
An understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services within a GP Practice An understanding of evidence based practice Experience following policy and procedures Experience working both independently and as part of a team. A proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of your clinical practice
Desirable
Have a willingness to undertake and complete VTS course and further development opportunities. Experience in the management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD, Health Promotion/Education
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 Primary Care Sheffield
Address PCS Buchanan Road Surgery
72 Buchanan Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S5 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.primarycaresheffield.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)