About this role
Job summary
King Cross Surgery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Practice Nurse, to join our current Healthcare team.
We can offer a dynamic and innovative working environment.
We are flexible with the contracted hours but would be looking for a minimum of 12 hours.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in Primary Care and a special interest in Diabetic Management. They will have qualifications in chronic disease management, cytology and immunisations.
The role of the Practice Nurse in General Practice is to support the Practice Team in providing safe and effective care for patients.
They work alongside the Nursing Team, GPs, Advanced Practitioners and Pharmacists to provide a wide range of care, from taking patient observations, to delivering vaccinations and providing health promotion advice.
They are also involved in the assessment, screening and management of long-term conditions, caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses and providing health education. Practice Nurses provide person-centred care, taking into account the individual needs and preferences of each patient. They also work to promote health and wellbeing, enabling patients to make informed decisions about their own health and wellbeing.
About us
We are a social, exciting and busy Practice with a proud reputation for delivering high quality primary care. We are fully computerised SystmOne Practice, holding a GMS contract consisting of high achieving QOF and currently hold an Intermediate Care contract for GP Support. You will Practice in a purpose built premises, continuing and developing our excellent relationships with local colleagues in our Primary Care Network, Calderdale ICB and external care teams. We are open to exploring new ways of working & innovative management, excited to develop as individuals and as a Practice through Protected Learning and in-house mentoring.
Mixed urban/semi rural location in West Yorkshire
Close to local transport links to Leeds & Bradford
Excellent local schools
Great local sport and social groups
Job description Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse works alongside a team within General Practice and within the Central Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN).
Key Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is to have the following key responsibilities and attributes, in delivering health services:
Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks, with a focus on promoting good health and independence.To provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individualsTo provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE Guidelines etcWork as part of larger nursing team to support colleaguesImprove safety and quality of care at every opportunityWork with Clinical Lead to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplaceProvide support and supervision to other colleagues within the nursing team; Healthcare Assistants, Phlebotomists, Students etc, and those on learning assignments/placements as required.Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED codesTo conduct Long Term Condition Reviews- focusing on Diabetes, with additional COPD & Asthma as requiredTo provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as requiredPerform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse etc.Provide vaccinations including- Flu, COVID & child immunisations and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the Practice and PCN in line with the competencies of the roleProvide other services such as venipuncture, Cervical Screening, NHS Health ChecksUndertake additional training where required to provide other relevant clinical tasks as required by the Practice and PCN, in line with the competencies of the role.Enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the serviceCare for individuals with Dementia, Mental Health conditions, and Learning DisabilitiesAdvise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector servicesCommunicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the Practice and PCN, attending and contributing to meetings as requiredWork with your line manager to access regular clinical supervisionContribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governanceMaintain a clean, tidy, effective working areaTo assist the nursing team with stock ordering and maintaining rotation of stock to minimise wasteIn addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
Be an accountable professionalSupport delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, quality improvement projects, audits and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives enhancing service delivery and patient careAssist with COVID-19 tasks as requiredUndertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.To have a good understanding of practice protocols and policiesUndertake all mandatory training and induction programmesTo act as a chaperone
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified and registered RGN. Membership or willingness to join the RCN. Ability to empathise with patients. Self motivated. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Calm. Happy to communicate at all levels. Flexible approach to work content /hours. Discreet and diplomatic. A good team player. Happy to work on own. Enjoys attention to detail. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
Experience of working as a Nurse in a Primary Care Setting. Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework. Experience of using systmone clinical system. Ability to multi-task. Car driver with own car. Confident.
Knowledge and skills Essential
Understanding of the scope of the role of the Practice Nurse in context of the nursing and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues Ability to support, supervise and assess other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Experience Essential
Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
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 King Cross Surgery
Address 199 King Cross Road
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://kingcrosssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)