About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the team in collaboration with the general practitioners and develop an effective, quality driven practice nurse service. The post holder will promote integrated nursing practice within the wider nursing team underpinned by the development of evidence-based practice guidelines, for shared delivery of care to the whole practice population. Further, to ensure clinical effectiveness by monitoring of key quality markers relating to guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to practice guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs.
To receive and assess emergency patients and any incoming medical queries either by phone or face to face appointment and either treat or refer as appropriate.
Management of chronic diseases, in particular disease areas of Asthma and COPD and dressing suture removal, ear syringing, management of minor illnesses, vaccinations, immunisations, treatment of warts and verrucae either with or without liquid nitrogen etc following relevant training and in the absence of nursing colleagues. any area as per procedure with training guidance.
To encourage health promotion and life-style counselling of patients as appropriate.
Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development facilitated by utilisation of clinical supervision networks.
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
About us
We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of high quality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to the needs of the practice population.
We offer a nurturing environment to support the learning and development of all of our staff. The practice offers staff the opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support of senior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies to enhance the outcomes for our patients.
You would be joining a great team where your commitment will be valued, your skills respected and your ambition rewarded.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to practice guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs.
To receive and assess emergency patients and any incoming medical queries either by phone or face to face appointment and either treat or refer as appropriate.
Management of chronic diseases, in particular disease areas of Asthma and COPD and dressing suture removal, ear syringing, management of minor illnesses, vaccinations, immunisations, treatment of warts and verrucae either with or without liquid nitrogen etc following relevant training and in the absence of nursing colleagues. any area as per procedure with training guidance.
To encourage health promotion and life-style counselling of patients as appropriate.
Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development facilitated by utilisation of clinical supervision networks.
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Administration & Professional Responsibilities
Ensure accurate note of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computer records, as required.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care within the practice.
To be involved in National Service Frameworks and Clinical Governance as required.
To participate in the production of new and revised protocols for the practice in conjunction with the GPs and Practice Manager.
Attend and participate in practice meetings, including the Multi-Disciplinary Health Care Team Meetings as required.
To maintain up-to-date personal professional development and awareness through reading and attendance on courses as agreed with the lead GP.
To maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
To ensure that the key requirements of the current Health and Safety at Work legislation are understood, in that it is the personal responsibility of every employee to work and behave in the manner which protects the safety of their colleagues and the patients and to ensure their work place is maintained in a safe, clean and tidy condition at all times.
The post holder will contribute to audit as requested by the Partners of the Health Care Centre
Assessment, Screening Treatment Services and Health Education Advice
Travel vaccinations
Routine immunisations for infant, child and adult
Cervical smears
Family Planning advice
Diabetes, Asthma and COPD management
Support practice to achieve QOF.
Requesting appropriate pathology tests to support patient diagnosis.
Act as a conduit to the patients registered GP for further advice where appropriate.
Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
Advise patients on general health care with referral to GPs as necessary.
Communication and relationships
To liaise and communicate with staff, managers, patients, and service users at all levels
Develop effective channels and systems of communication and ensure colleagues and staff are kept informed in a timely and appropriate manner
To ensure that confidentiality is always maintained in conjunction with the Practice's Confidentiality Policy
Play an active role as members of interdisciplinary teams
Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a person and their family
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN - First Level Nurse/Adult Branch Specific Diploma or Degree
Desirable
Diploma or equivalent in Chronic disease Management (or working Towards) ENB 998 or equivalent
Experience Essential
3 years post registration experience Theoretical/practical knowledge of chronic disease management programmes and NSFs and willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications Demonstrate the ability to give a high level of care to patients
Desirable
Evidence of a working knowledge in chronic disease management, health promotion, wound care, emergency management, Immunisation/ Vaccination and/or cytology
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 Coventry North Primary Care Network
Address Keresley Green Medical Centre
Bennetts Road South
Coventry
CV6 2FL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.parkleysmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)