About this role
Job summary
TABA (Tyldesley, Ashton, Boothstown, Astley) Primary Care Network are seeking to recruit a Band 6 equivalent nurse to work across its member practices for 3 days a week. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an energetic and innovative Primary Care setting. Although practice nurse experience is desirable it is not essential if you have experience of managing long term conditions e.g. Diabetes, Respiratory etc. This may be an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse wishing to start a career in Primary Care. Training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
Trainee Enhanced practice nurses have the following key responsibilities in relation to delivering health services -
Works as part of an MDT within the PCN; consults with patients, their family, and the multi-professional team to undertake assessments of patient need and devise and evaluate complex care plans; teaches and advises patients and their families on how to manage their condition or support the multi-disciplinary team to do so.
Provides an excellent Primary Care nursing service to the population served by TABA PCN practices. This includes -
Long term condition reviews (e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, CHD, COPD)
Perform Health checks
Assist in and performing routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior clinicians
Cytology
New Patient Medicals
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Hypertension Management
Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.
Mentoring and developing the junior nursing team.
About us
About TABA PCN
TABA is a Primary Care Network of 11 GP member practices in Tyldesley, Astley, Boothstown and Atherton with a combined population of around 57,000 patients
About Health First
Health First ALW CIC is Social Enterprise Community Interest Company limited by guarantee. We are working with TABA to employ individuals to work in the additional roles scheme in Primary Care. Operating as a Social Enterprise, we have no shareholders and we invest all monies back into patient services. We provide high quality local services within communities. We pride ourselves on innovation and flexibility of locations and methods to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare.
Job description Job responsibilities
Screen patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness
Be able to assess patients both remotely and in person
Assess and manage people with long-term conditions
Develop with the patient an on-going care plan for health
Discuss patient-related concerns with the relevant staff, and where required, you will be supported to follow appropriate safeguarding procedures
Issue and administer medication and vaccinations within the relevant Patient Group Directions, or, if qualified and appropriate, via Independent Prescribing
Work as part of a diverse team, collaborating with colleagues across the Network to provide the best care to our patients
Ensure safe handover of care within and outside the GP Practices as appropriate.
Contribute to the supervision, training, development and coaching of other staff through peer-support, ensuring a safe and high-quality service is delivered, promoting agreed medical and emergency activities and development programmes.
Provide practice nurse activities in a primary care setting to support the GPs, holding clinics and visiting patients within their own homes.
Actively pursue policies that will promote healthy lifestyles for patients: promote health education and participate in relevant sessions within the practice.
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amended.
Maintain and clean equipment
Maintain Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Attend and participate in any Practice/PCN meetings when required.
Have knowledge of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Correctly and safely manage specimens including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage, and transport arrangements
Person Specification
Professional and Personal attributes Essential
Ability to work well with colleagues and within a team Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Primary Care Network Highly motivated High energy and enthusiasm The ability to work under pressure and organise workload effectively An enquiring and critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives and agencies
Desirable
Specialised diploma in a Long Term Condition Have a prescribing qualification Have training and experience in phlebotomy Experience in Primary Care Management of patients with complex needs Experience of working with patients across a range of settings Professional and multi-disciplinary working Experience using EMIS
Qualifications Essential
You must be a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery council Full Driving Licence
Experience Essential
Assessment and Management of patients with long term medical conditions Excellent record keeping skills
Desirable
Have a prescribing qualification Have training and experience in phlebotomy Experience in Primary Care Management of patients with complex needs Experience of working with patients across a range of settings Professional and multi-disciplinary working Experience using EMIS
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 Health First ALW CIC
Address Atherton Town Hall
Bolton Road
Atherton
Manchester
M46 9JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://healthfirstalw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)