About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse, with a current NMC registration to join our team at Compass House.
This is a permanent contract of 34-38 hours per work. The working pattern would be three to four days, 8am to 6pm, including a Friday, and Enhanced Access cover until 8pm on a Tuesday evening on a rota basis.
We are based in a fantastic purpose-built Centre in Brixham, have a growing list size of 15,000+ patients. We are rated Outstanding by CQC and have achieved Investors in People Gold award.
Main duties of the job
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
About us
Compass House is a dynamic, forward-thinking practice and we are seeking a nurse with a similar outlook to join us in developing our exciting plans for the future. We have an excellent support team, high patient satisfaction scores and low staff turnover, offering a rewarding environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
REPORTS TO: Nurse Manager
HOURS: 34-38 hours per week
Job summary:
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post-holder will work with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
Duties and responsibilities: (for full details see attached JD)
Management of chronic disease
Identifying significant abnormalities Diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals Therapeutic monitoring
Checking compliance with and adherence to appropriate treatments using a holistic patient-centred approach Recognising abnormalities Identifying the impact of treatment and implementing or recommending changes as appropriate. Wound Care and management
Assessing routine wounds including trauma Assessing [and prescribing] to support good wound management in complex situations (e.g. use of Doppler technique) Patient health checks
Identifying significant abnormalities Obtaining appropriate information using a lifestyle questioning approach and identifying appropriate health promotion issues Working with patients to develop a management plan where health problems or potential health problems are identified Risk assessment
Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domesticviolence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems) Health screening
Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. womens and mens health, sexual health, older people) Undertaking monitoring tasks (e.g. smears) and providing advice as appropriate Providing in-depth monitoring and advice as appropriate to the level of the post-holders specialty and working with the patient in deciding on management plans. Travel health
Administering injections and providing guidance in accordance with guidelines Identifying problems Provision of specialist and evidence-based support to the team. Immunisation (adult and child)
Administering appropriate immunisation autonomously Working with patients with more complex immunisation issues. First contact
Working independently or alongside the general practitioner and making decisions/ recommendations as appropriate. Treatment Room Duties
Venepuncture Simple dressings ECG Minor operations
Assisting the general practitioner and/or undertaking some simple procedures Ear care
Providing routine ear care Dealing with more complex problems and prescribing if appropriate. Carer Identification
Being proactive in the identification of Carers Mental health
Communicating with key workers Administering appropriate prescribed therapies and monitoring for side effects.Special requirements for the post:
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentialityAn ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitationsAn understanding and acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitationsAbility to work without direct supervision and determine own workload prioritiesBasic keyboard and computer skillsUK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration
Experience Essential
A demonstrable commitment to professional development. Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines. Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care, quality assurance and practice development. Clinical skills as part of Practice Nurse duties.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Compass House Medical Centres
Address Compass House Medical Centres
King Street
Brixham
Devon
TQ5 9TF
Employer's website https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)