About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our nursing team.
Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team you will deliver care within your scope practice to our patients.
We are interested to hear from experienced nurses who have experience in some or all of the following:
Providing vaccination and travel medicine services Providing wound care (ulcer /Doppler etc.) to patients Providing chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required Administering of immunisation and vaccination programmes for adults and children Smears
Main duties of the job
Based at Bampton Surgery in Bampton near Tiverton, you will provide a practice nursing service to patients.
Shifts will cover 8.30am - 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Flexibility in working hours can be discussed for experienced applicants.
Evening and weekend working may be available at an enhanced rate but subject to a regular commitment to weekday hours.
About us
Amicus Health is a thriving practice with five sites located in the picturesque Mid Devon area covering Clare House, Bampton, Witheridge, Morchard Bishop and Cheriton Fitzpaine surgeries. We deliver excellent primary care to over 23,000 patients thanks to our multidisciplinary clinical team of GPs, pharmacists, advanced nurse practitioners, paramedics, practice nurses, health care assistants and a strong administrative function.
We provide fruit, tea and coffee for all staff and foster team spirit with annual summer and Christmas parties, yoga, walking groups and appreciation postcards. Other benefits include a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Job description Job responsibilities
Professional responsibilities:
To assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs. Subject to appropriate training, such tasks may include:
Phlebotomy Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Urinalysis ECGs Performing any investigatory procedure requested by GPs Management of anticoagulation patients using warfarin monitoring software Ear syringing Cervical cytology IUD checks Pessary insertion and removal Contraceptive advice Chlamydia testing Wound care and dressings Removal of sutures/clips Ulcer care Doppler testing New Patient Registration Checks Routine childhood and adult immunisations following patient group directions Travel advice and immunisation following patient group directions Routine injections Smoking cessation advice Chaperoning patients who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and IUD fittings Advising patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary Undertaking occasional home visits as requiredWhere appropriately qualified, to lead the routine management of patients on chronic disease registers following agreed clinical protocols and referring to GPs as appropriate:
Asthma, including reversibility testingCOPDCoronary heart diseaseDiabetes, including initiation of insulinHypertensionHypothyroidismStrokeAdministrative responsibilities:
Maintaining the general tidiness and cleanliness of the Treatment RoomMaintaining the cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPsAssisting the Practice Manager in ensuring equipment is maintained and routinely servicedMaintaining and rotating stock items in the Clinical Rooms and Main StoreEnsuring clinical waste is disposed of in accordance with the Clinical Waste PolicyMaintaining stock of patient leaflets as instructed by GPs and Practice ManagerOrdering of health promotion literatureFollowing established administrative systems within the PracticeEnsuring accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient's computer record at all timesEnsuring all health and safety requirements and infection control measures are met and reporting any problems to the Practice ManagerCommunicating any potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks to the Practice ManagerMaintaining effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care, with appropriate regard to confidentialityEducational responsibilities:
Maintaining a high professional standard of nursing care and keeping up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the postMaintaining a written professional development plan and an up-to-date portfolio which meets with requirements for registration with the Nursing & Midwifery CouncilAttending courses and study days necessary for professional developmentParticipating in training in basic life-support skills in accordance with Practice guidelinesParticipating in annual appraisal meetingsMaintaining familiarity with safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adultsAttending and participating in Practice meetings when required to contribute to the effectiveness of the teamParticipating in the education and training of studentsTaking special responsibility for the induction and training of nursing staffParticipating in any Practice auditsSpecial requirements:
To work in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council CodeTo be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council whilst employed by the PracticeTo hold professional indemnity insurance cover whilst employed by the PracticeTo provide evidence of immunisation against Hepatitis BAn understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality with respect to patients, carers, Practice colleagues, other healthcare workers and information relating to the Practice as a businessAn ability to manage own time and workload effectivelyA commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resourcesAn awareness of own limitations and experienceTo work closely with administrative and clinical staff applying agreed policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Post Registration Qualifications, Diabetes Management, Asthma
Desirable
Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a Primary Care environment Experience of working as a Practice Nurse Experience of Chronic Disease Management
Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient health checks/Urinalysis/BP/Height/Weight Chaperone procedure Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Travel medicine Diabetes Hypertension Asthma/COPD Spirometry CHD LES/DES/QoF/QiF/CQC related clinical and administrative work Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (Cervical cytology, contraception etc.) Understands the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and to understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of Infection Prevention Control including Public Health issues in the local area Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understands the requirement for PGDs, PSDs and associated policy Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Professional clear, polite manner
Desirable
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena EMIS skills Including Ardens Template use
Skills and Personal Attributes Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Professional clear, polite manner Competent in the use of Office and Outlook Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Professional, polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Effectively utilises resources Punctual and committed to supporting the team
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 Amicus Health
Address Bampton Surgery
Barnhay
Bampton
Tiverton
Devon
EX16 9NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.amicushealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)