About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Jessop Medical Practice for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly, CQC Outstanding rated GP training practice, in a modern purpose built setting. This presents an ideal opportunity for the right candidate to enhance this evolving service within a supportive team and forward thinking practice.
We are looking for an experienced, flexible and highly motivated individual to join our team. Development is encouraged and supported by the practice to further career progression with various training opportunities available.
We offer a negotiable and competitive salary.
NHS Pension Scheme.
Main duties of the job
Assist the whole practice team to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients and their needs. Managing the nursing care of patients with chronic disease, employing recall systems suitable to the practice needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data for contract purposes is also required Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice. Adhere to infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services. Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working. Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care team.
About us
Jessop Medical Practice is a large practice of almost 17,000 patients with two surgeries some four miles apart.
TPP SystmOne Clinical system.
CQC rated Outstanding in all areas in October 2016
Multi-disciplinary clinical team of GP Partners, Salaried GPs, ACPs, Practice Nursing Team, TNA and HCA's.
Large admin and reception team
Strong educational ethos; Training Practice for GP Trainees with 3 accredited trainers, but with all clinicians taking an active interest and contributing to training.
Active participants in ARCH PCN
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Skills- Will include some or all of the following (this list is not exhaustive):
Chronic Disease Management skills- Provide assessment, screening and treatment services and health education. Diabetes (insulin initiation would be an advantage) Asthma COPD IHD Stroke Epilepsy Hypertension
Wound care, dressings and general treatment room skills Urinalysis Spirometry Contraceptive advice, Family planning, Sexual Health Cytology Warfarin (INR) monitoring Assist with Coil removal BP and Weight Diet and Lifestyle advice Immunisations (childhood, flu, pneumonia, pertussis, shingles etc.) Injections (B12, Triptorelin, Zoladex, and Depo etc.) Travel Vaccinations Stock checking and orderingTo participate in as required in the training of GP trainees, nurses, nursing students, health care assistants as required by the practice.The post holder will be expected to train and develop further in some or all of the above.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered nurse Relevant nursing/health degree
Desirable
Independent/supplementary nurse prescribing qualification
Skills Essential
Clinical skills wound management, management of long term conditions, immunisation and vaccination, Diabetes management Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Good communication skills, both written and verbal Negotiation and conflict managing skills
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne Cervical cytology Ear Care
Knowledge Essential
Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Knowledge and interest in management of patients with long term conditions Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse-led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of local and national health policy Knowledge of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
Knowledge of public health issues Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area
Other Essential
Self-directed practitioner Work on own initiative Able to work under pressure Able to work in changing environment Highly motivated Flexibility for cover Team player Ability to work across boundaries
Experience Essential
Primary care or community nursing experience Experience and interest in management of long term conditions
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 Jessop Medical Practice
Address Greenhill Lane
Leabrooks
DE55 1LU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://jessopmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)