About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for two experienced practice nurses to join our very skilled nursing team of 4 practice nurses, 1 nurse associate and four health care assistants as part of the Knutsford Medical Partnership.
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services and care to the Practice population, working 2-days per week. Supported by senior nurses within the Practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general Practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
Delivering care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders Provide high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population including treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. Assist in and perform tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Cytology, contraception, general health checks, health promotion, child and adult immunisations, hypertension, chronic disease management. Assess, plan and implement treatment plans for patients with long term conditions to meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. COPD including spirometry and health management. Identify and request appropriate pathology tests for patients and signpost where appropriate. To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to aid the supervision of other health professionals as required To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service. To have excellent organisational skills and work well as part of a team. To share the responsibility for the security and care of equipment. To be aware of the political and social issues which affect the delivery of health care. To be a registered Nurse on the NMC register
About us
We are a GP Partnership working across 4 sites to deliver high quality care to 23,500 residents of Knutsford and its surrounding areas. Our sites are Toft Road, Manchester Road, Annandale and Town Lane (Mobberley).
We are innovative and patient centered and as a result have roles within our team such as nursing associates, GP assistants, clinical pharmacists, social prescribers, care co-ordinators, workflow optimisers and physicians associates.
Knutsford Medical Partnership is our Primary Care Network, which allows us to drive projects that suit the need of our registered population. We work closely with our community services (district nurses, health visitors, community matrons, social workers etc), and with the voluntary sector within Knutsford.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical
Delivering care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field. Provide high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population including treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. Assist in and perform tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Cytology, contraception, general health checks, health promotion, child and adult immunisations, hypertension, chronic disease management. Assess, plan and implement treatment plans for patients with long term conditions to meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. COPD including spirometry and health management. Identify and request appropriate pathology tests for patients and signpost where appropriate. To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to aid the supervision of other health professionals as required To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service. To have excellent organisational skills and work well as part of a team.
To share the responsibility for the security and care of equipment.
To be aware of the political and social issues which affect the delivery of health care.
To be a registered Nurse on the NMC register
Communication
To maintain accurate patient records for users of the service, using the designated software system for the practice. To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles. To ensure effective communication with colleagues and the wider health care community as appropriate when referring a patient. Working with interpreters [link workers] for non-English speaking patients. Record and report all clinical incidents to Nurse Lead. Assess individual communication needs and understanding for informed consent. Education, Training and Research
Contribute to data gathering as needed for QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets. To take responsibility for own professional development undertaking training for specific clinical tasks. Participate in practice run educational events and training. Participate in clinical audit. For Clinical Governance and Training purposes a random sample of the clinical notes written by every clinician (nurses and doctors) will be audited regularly against a set of criteria. These criteria include clarity and accuracy of documentation as well as standards of good clinical practice. Contribute and support other team members. Other Duties
Other tasks may include:
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms. Ordering of stock Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks. Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team Strong clinical assessment skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively Ability to deliver evidence-based care Competent in inhaler technique assessment and education Ability to develop personalised care plans Good IT and documentation skills Ability to manage sensitive or difficult conversations professionally Commitment to patient-centred care
Desirable
Leadership and mentoring skills Teaching and presentation skills Ability to contribute to practice policy development
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration Evidence of continued professional development Diploma/Degree level qualification or equivalent experience Respiratory/COPD management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience Immunisation and vaccination training Spirometry competency and interpretation training
Personal Attributes Essential
Professional, compassionate and approachable manner Reliable and adaptable Motivated toward continuous professional development Commitment to confidentiality and equality/diversity principles Flexible approach to service delivery Ability to remain calm under pressure Ability to work across practice sites if required Flexibility to meet service needs Compliance with occupational health and mandatory training requirements
Desirable
Full UK driving licence and access to transport
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration nursing experience within primary care, community or respiratory services Experience managing patients with chronic respiratory disease, particularly COPD and asthma Experience undertaking COPD reviews and annual assessments Competent in spirometry performance and interpretation in line with national guidance Knowledge of GOLD and NICE COPD guidelines Experience supporting smoking cessation interventions Experience in chronic disease management clinics Understanding of safeguarding adults and children Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards Experience of patient education and self-management planning
Desirable
Experience using clinical system EMIS and Docman Experience participating in Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) achievement Experience in pulmonary rehabilitation referral pathways Experience of audit and service improvement activity Experience supervising junior staff or students
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 Knutsford Medical Partnership
Address Mobberley Road
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 8HR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://knutsfordmedicalpartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)