About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a part-time Practice Nurse for 3 days a week to join an existing experienced team. Candidates need to be enthusiastic, dedicated and can demonstrate the ability to give a friendly, caring and professional service to our patients.
We are welcoming applications from qualified practice Nurses
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake general treatment room duties such as wound care, infection prevention and immunisation, cervical screening, and chronic disease management. Relevant training will be available.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic, dedicated and can demonstrate the ability to give a friendly, caring and professional service to our patients. We are welcoming applications from qualified practice nurses.
About us
Lyndhurst Medical centre is offering an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to work within a well-established, friendly and innovative team in a highly regarded GP practice at the heart of the local community in Barnehurst (London Borough of Bexley).
We are an expanding 4 Partner PMS practice with a patient population of 19,300 and growing . We highly value both our patients and our staff, and can offer good CPD opportunities as experience increases. A good established administrative support team is available together with a supportive senior nursing and GP team.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
The practice nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, and Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to practice policy, protocols etc. The practice nurse will strive to improve standards of care, be involved in identifying practice population needs and enhance nursing services within the Practice. Chronic Disease management will form part of the role as well as the mentoring of the Health Care Assistant. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post. Practice Nurses are encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate role development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Responsibilities
Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.
Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice.
Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.
Formulate reports as required for the Practice Manager.
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.
Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.
Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other Nurses and HCAs within the Practice.
Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care Team.
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Leadership
Provide professional and managerial support to the Health Care Assistant and review and monitoring of patients within primary care.
Offer guidance and support to the Health Care Assistant to improve standards of care if needed.
Participate in chronic disease management within the practice and provide practical assistance and professional advice to achieve minimum standards of care.
Provide clinical input where required alongside the GPs to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice.
Delegate to others, with appropriate skills, knowledge and competence.
Act as a resource to the general public, patients within the health care system and their families, carers and various healthcare professionals.
Clinical
Work alongside the Health Care Assistant to help develop their skills.
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
Perform ECGs and 24 Hour BP Monitoring.
Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.
Carry out ear examination and syringing, following appropriate training and assessment.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.
Administer adult and paediatric injections/immunisations under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as or if required. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training.
Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Delivers travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - following appropriate training if required.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures.
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
Ensure that Infection Control standards are maintained within the Practice premises
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, eg burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Education and Training
Provide professional advice /support to health care professionals within the Primary Health Care Team
Following identified training needs, participate in training and facilitation of other practice nurses & health care assistants.
Provide mentorship and guidance for the Health Care Assistant
Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new and improved skills.
Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion, education, prevention and protection
Take responsibility for personal development and education including in-service training.
Direct, supervise and help mentor the Health Care Assistant in the clinical setting.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training.
Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met.
Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments.
Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Communication
Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across primary, secondary and tertiary care services as and when necessary
Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team
Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.
Maintain accurate patient records
Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common objectives.
COMPETENCE
You are responsible for limiting your actions to those which you feel competent to undertake, working within NMC code of conduct guidelines. If you have any doubts about your competence during the course of your duties you should immediately speak to the Practice Manager in the first instance.
REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
All employees of Lyndhurst medical centre are required to register with a professional body, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
General nursing qualification
Experience Essential
Experience of working within a nursing team either hospital based or GP practice based.
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 Bursted Woods Surgery
Address Lyndhurst Medical Centre
41 Lyndhurst Road
Barnehurst
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA7 6DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://burstedwoodsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)