About this role
Job summary
Part Time Practice Nurse West Farm Surgery
West Farm Surgery is looking for an experienced part-time practice nurse to join our friendly team. You would be working alongside a passionate nursing team with strong management and a very supportive partnership that are always looking for innovative and new ways of working.
Salary Dependent on Experience
24 hours per week - days are negotiable
30 days holiday plus bank holidays
Mixture of face to face and telephone appointments
Protected admin time
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. You will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well woman and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure
About us
We are a small, friendly team who all work closely to provide the best possible care for our practice population.
We work in an open and honest environment where everyone has a has a voice. We encourage personal development and will always consider new ways of working.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job summary
To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practices multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well woman and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Generic responsibilities
All staff at West Farm Surgery have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, diversity and inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards ED&I creates an environment where all individuals are able to achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons: it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.
Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and to be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in matters of recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF)
This practice is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, well-being and safety. You have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for you, your team and others, and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. All personnel are to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995, Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 and other statutory legislation.
Confidentiality
This practice is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect that all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality and continuous improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only about what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice and requires them to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.
This practice continually strives to improve work processes that deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and to enhance patient care.
Induction training
On arrival at the practice all personnel are to complete a practice induction programme; this is managed by the practice manager
Learning and development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competencies to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training as directed by the training coordinator, as well as participating in the practice training programme. Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately enable them to improve processes and service delivery.
Collaborative working
All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner that enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.
Service delivery
Staff at West Farm Surgery must adhere to the information contained within practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are followed at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure.
Security
The security of the practice is the responsibility of all personnel. Staff must ensure they remain vigilant at all times and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone and they must ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured.
Professional conduct
At West Farm Surgery staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Administrative staff will be provided with a uniform whilst clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role.
Leave
All personnel are entitled to take leave. Line managers are to ensure that all of their staff are afforded the opportunity to take a minimum of 28 days leave each year, and should be encouraged to take all of their leave entitlement.
Primary responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse. There may be on occasion a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent on factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes
b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on patients health
d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE and the NSF
e. Provide travel medicine services
f. Request pathology services as necessary
g. Process pathology results as required
h. Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
i. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
j. Ensure read codes are used effectively
k. Maintain chronic disease registers
l. Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
m. Develop, implement and embed well man clinics
n. Chaperone patients where necessary
o. Assist GPs with minor surgery when required
p. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
q. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
r. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
s. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
t. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
u. Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
v. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and that the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
w. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
x. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
y. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:
a. Act as the audit lead, effectively utilising the audit cycle
b. Monitor and ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments
c. Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
f. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
g. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential Qualifications Registered Nurse
Desirable
Postgraduate diploma or degree (Primary Care)
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management
Desirable
Interest in Diabetes
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone 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
Desirable
Knowledge of SystmOne
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 West Farm Surgery
Address 31 West Farm Avenue
Longbenton
Newcastle
Tyne and Wear
NE12 8LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westfarmsurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)