About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work at a large, yet closely knit practice, that has been rated Good by CQC and has a training / teaching culture, where you will get to experience a healthy mix of clinical and management role in a supportive environment? If so, then this might be the role you are looking for. If you relish a challenge and have a good laugh at the same time then we might be the right fit for each other
Main duties of the job
As an experienced Practice Nurse the post-holder will work closely with medical and nursing colleagues to provide frontline nursing care to patients. This involves supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and managing long-term conditions, health promotion and routine screening. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team in order to meet the needs of the practice population. The nurse will work unsupervised ensuring best practice is provided through continued education and supervision support, and will adhere to policies and procedures.
Working with GPs in the practice the post holder will continually review and evaluate services provided and implement improvements as required.
About us
Abbey Medical Practice looks after 28,600 patients in Wellingborough and surrounding villages.
The Practice is led by seven partners and managed by our Practice Manager. The practice has 6 additional GPs in salaried roles with a Healthy Minds Practitioner and a Clinical Pharmacist in post. We are a training practice for trainee doctors and also a teaching practice for medical students from Cambridge and Leicester.
We recognise the importance of providing support to our clinical staff and have a GP who is available to assist any clinician with clinical queries at all times. This is appreciated by the nursing team.
The practice is very sociable and have regular quizzes and sporting events to have a good work-life balance. In summary, we work hard and we play harder!
Job description Job responsibilities
Role Summary:
As a Practice Nurse the post-holder will work closely with medical and nursing colleagues to provide frontline nursing care to patients. The Post holder will work within their sphere of competence and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times. This involves supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and managing long-term conditions, health promotion, routine screening, administration of injections and wound management. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team in order to meet the needs of the practice population. The nurse will work unsupervised ensuring best practice is provided through continued education and supervision support and will adhere to policies and procedures.
Working with GPs in the practice the post holder will continually review and evaluate services provided and implement improvements as required.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Areas:
Clinical
Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well - being.
Manage the care requirements of patients with Long Term Conditions making sure patients are seen promptly, reviewed appropriately and all best practice, QoF and other requirements are met throughout the year.
Be aware of the impact of chronic illness on carers, and help to identify sources of support, assisting in the maintenance of the practice carers register.
Promote patient independence and self care where appropriate.
In liaison with Pharmacists/ANPs and GPs undertake regular patient reviews to meet best practice guidance, QoF requirements and support optimum treatment.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage healthier lifestyles.
Support and manage the health needs of women attending for cervical cytology and sexual health screening
Implement and participate in immunisation programmes for adults and children.
Promote and deliver evidence based care for the practice population.
Administer injections as per patient group directives.
Undertaking treatment area clinical work such as wound dressings including but not restricted to compression dressings, removal of sutures and clips, ECGs, Dopplers, phlebotomy subject to appropriate training and assessment where applicable.
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Act as a chaperone as required by medical colleagues.
Assist as requested where emergency treatment is required for a patient, including CPR
As required by the Nursing Manager, ensure all equipment checks at both practice sites, such as vaccine stock control, cold chain maintenance (all fridge temperatures), emergency trollies and drug stocks are undertaken.
Respond to complaints and clinical incidents as appropriate to ensure robust systems are in place for improving practice through joint learning.
Participate in new initiatives to assist patient diagnosis and treatment, as agreed by practice GPs.
Working with the Nursing Manager develop, implement and evaluate practice protocols, to facilitating change in practice which improves clinical outcomes and meets the needs of patients and carers.
Working with the Nursing Manager and Infection Control Lead ensure that all infection control practice and monitoring aspects in the practice are up to date to meet best practice and regulatory requirements at both practice sites. This will include for example, the correct use and disposal of clinical waste, the correct use and disposal of PPE, the cleaning of body fluid spillages using appropriate PPE, the safe disposal of sharps and full sharps bins. Reporting to the Nursing Administrator any cleaning concerns that may arise.
Liaison with the wider multidisciplinary team as required to ensure patient care is holistic and optimised. In conjunction with the nursing team and other healthcare professionals, develop and regularly review patient information using a variety of media that take into account cultural diversity and communication difficulties.
Promote patient and carer advocacy, ensuring that patients are able to make informed choices wherever possible. Oversee the duties undertaken by the HCAs and assist in training and mentoring as and when required. Other clinical duties as directed and commensurate with role and experience
Non Clinical
Ordering of stock/consumables as required for the Practice and as part of the nursing team.
Ordering of dressings as required as part of the nursing team.
Daily checks required for infection control/cold chain policy etc
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Additional duties as delegated
Professional Requirements
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post
A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources
An awareness of own limitations and experience
To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice.
To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up-to-date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC
Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings
Person Specification
Communication Essential
Excellent communication (verbal, written, and IT)
Other Requirements Essential
Problem solving approach Calm under reasonable pressure
Research & Clinical Skills Essential
Ability to maintain and monitor high standards of evidence based care Ability to direct and co-ordinate care working autonomously and collaboratively Understanding of clinical governance issues Evidence of improving the patients experience
Qualifications Essential
RGN Minimum of 2 years post registration experience in appropriate setting Community/practice nurse qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Teaching and assessing / mentorship qualification or experience Cultural awareness Used to prioritising varied workloads to meet deadlines Used to dealing with all levels of staff
Desirable
Relevant First level degree Service development role Clinical experience in primary care nursing
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 Abbey Medical Practice
Address Irthlingborough Road
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 1LT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.abbeymedicalpractice.uk.com/ (Opens in a new tab)