About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a full time practice nurse
We are a large GP practice based in West Derby, Liverpool with a large MDT to help and support you in your role
We have a nursing team that includes a lead nurse , HCA and a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to advise and support within your role
We are a high QOF and Local Quality Contract achiever and wish to continue our success locally and nationally by growing our team
The role is well supported by a Care Navigation and data team plus an experienced management team
Main duties of the job
Duties of the role to include :
Baby clinics to include baby imms
Travel vaccinations
LTC management
QOF management and also Local Quality contract management
Cervical cytology clinics - to include supporting a PCN Sexual Health Clinic
Routine blood and urine sample collections
About us
We are a large , friendly team that includes GPs , Pharmacists , Physiotherapists , Social prescribing link workers .
We are also a large training practice often having 7 training Drs on site
We have supportive huddles daily and weekly meetings to include clinical education , QOF and SEA management
Job description Job responsibilities
Job description and person specification Practice Nurse WDMC
Job title
Practice Nurse
Salary
£40-42k depending on experience
Accountable to
Lead Practice Nurse
Hours per week
full time preferred
Job summary
Working as part of a small team , you will work alongside the lead nurse and be responsible for agreed lead areas
We are a forward thinking practice and staff development is at the forefront of all we do , therefore we are looking for an engaging team member that can also work autonomously and work within our enhanced primary care team
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Primary key 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 upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. To ensure all cytology programmes are provided and national guidance adhered too
b. To work as a participating member of the team to ensure nursing participation within all quality contracts ie: QOF/GP Spec
c. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
d. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
j. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
k. To provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
l. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
m. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
n. To participate in the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
o. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
p. To ensure Snomed codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
q. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
r. To participate in well woman clinics
s. To participate in baby immunisation clinics
t. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
u. To support the winter vaccine schedules
v. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
w. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
x. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
y. To support vaccination programmes for adults and children
Secondary responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
a. Review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
b. Support all members of the nursing team
c. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
d. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
e. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
f. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Person specification Lead Practice Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
ü
Mentor or teaching qualification
Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
ü
Nurse prescriber
Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training
Family planning qualification
ü
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
ü
Experience of participation within a nursing team in a primary care environment
ü
Experience of chronic disease management
ü
Experience of working autonomously
ü
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
ü
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
ü
Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
ü
Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
ü
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
Cytology training complete and up to date
x
Travel Clinic knowledge
ü
Baby clinic and vaccination experience
ü
New patient medicals
ü
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
ü
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
ü
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
ü
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
ü
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
ü
Ability to offer a Chaperone service
ü
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
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Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
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Chronic disease management
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Travel medicine advice
ü
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
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Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
ü
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
ü
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
ü
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
ü
Effective time management (planning and organising)
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Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
ü
Good interpersonal skills
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Problem solving and analytical skills
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Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
ü
Experience with audit programmes
ü
Experience with clinical risk management
ü
Strong IT skills and competent in EMIS
x
Clear, polite telephone manner
x
Personal qualities
Essential
Desirable
Polite and confident
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Flexible and co-operative
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High levels of integrity and loyalty
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Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
ü
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
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Commitment to ongoing professional development
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Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
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Motivated, forward thinker
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Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
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Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
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Effectively utilise resources
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Other requirements
Essential
Desirable
Flexibility to work enhanced access clinics
x
Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
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Occupational Health clearance
x
Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
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Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse
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Notes:
The job description and person specification may be amended following consultation with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation and the individual.
All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Person specification Lead Practice Nurse QualificationsEssentialDesirable Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training Family planning qualification ExperienceEssentialDesirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of participation within a nursing team in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Clinical knowledge and skillsEssentialDesirable Cytology training complete and up to date Travel Clinic knowledge Baby clinic and vaccination experience New patient medicals Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Ability to offer a Chaperone service Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Chronic disease management Travel medicine advice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies SkillsEssentialDesirable Excellent communication skills (written and oral) 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 Experience with audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Strong IT skills and competent in EMISx Clear, polite telephone mannerx Personal qualitiesEssentialDesirable Polite and confident Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Motivated, forward thinker Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Effectively utilise resources Other requirementsEssentialDesirable Flexibility to work enhanced access clinicsx Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearancex Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Notes: The job description and person specification may be amended following consultation with the post holder to facilitate the development of the role, the organisation and the individual. All personnel should be prepared to accept additional, or surrender existing duties, to enable the efficient running of the organisation.
Desirable
See above
Experience Essential
See personal spec
Desirable
Experience of working within a GP practice
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
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Employer details Employer name West Derby Medical Centre
Address West Derby Medical Centre
3 Winterburn Crescent
Liverpool
L12 8TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://westderbymc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)