About this role
Job summary
This role is responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Working autonomously, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as public health and screening programmes, including infection prevention and control, chronic disease management, immunisations, health promotion and prevention, well man/woman clinics and cervical screening, Furthermore, they embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access.
The post-holder will be an integral part of the general practice team, as well as supporting the wider practice nurse network and multi-disciplinary team. They are to participate in formal training events and to promote best practice in their area of expertise as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
chronic disease clinics (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, etc) cervical screening dietary advice, blood pressure checks, urinalysis, health screening, phlebotomy, routine injections, contraception, immunisations and vaccinations, health surveillance general health advice general and specific health screenings
About us
Gorton Medical Centre is a progressive, patient-focused GP practice dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care services. We foster a collaborative and supportive team environment and are committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff.
Serving a patient population of approximately 10,500 we are a well-established, forward-thinking practice providing care to diverse communities.
Our organisation is led by a team of 5 dedicated salaried GPs and supported by a wide-ranging multidisciplinary team that includes a Paramedic, Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurse, Physician Associate, Mental Health Practitioner, Physios, Social Prescriber and Healthcare Assistants.
This robust clinical workforce is underpinned by a highly skilled and efficient administrative team that ensures the seamless operation of the practice. Together, our multidisciplinary team is committed to providing outstanding care and continually improving health outcomes for the communities we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services:
a. Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy
b. Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
c. Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives
d. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation
e. Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice
f. Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access
g. As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
h. Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
i. Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition
j. Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally
k. Work within national and local protocols where these exist
l. Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
m. Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
n. Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
o. Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
p. Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
q. Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
r. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
s. Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
t. Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)
u. Provide travel advice services
v. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
w. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
x. Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance
y. Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system
z. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
aa. Chaperone patients where necessary
bb. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
cc. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (other)
Desirable
Post graduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Experience Essential
Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential criteria Essential
ECGs Venepuncture New Patient and other medicals Chaperoning support Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Spirometry, CHD Understand 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 understanding when to refer to GPs/other clinicians Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Desirable
Travel Medicines Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology and contraception etc
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 Gorton Medical Centre
Address Gorton Hub, First Floor
27 Garratt Way
Gorton
England
M18 8HE
Employer's website https://www.gortonmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)