ARRS Experienced General Practice Nurse in Telford

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced General Practice Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary practice team. We are a close working and dynamic team who are passionate about developing and delivering excellent quality local services to meet the needs of our patients.

Due to our practice joining a Primary Care Network, we are looking to expand our practice team by seeking to employ an experienced General Practice Nurse under the ARRS scheme. Our team comprises of 4 GP Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCAs and a supportive and dedicated Administrative Team. We have a strong culture of learning and staff development and will actively support and encourage development in any areas of special interest.

Main duties of the job

• Adhere to NMC revalidation requirements and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct
• Comply with national infection control standards and health and safety guidelines, working to the IPC Policy
• Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
• Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives
• Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation
• Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice
• Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access
• As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
• Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition
• Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally
• Work within national and local protocols where these exist
• Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
• Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
• Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
• Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
• Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
• Provide immunisations including routine influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and RSV vaccinations
• Provide travel advice and immunisation services
• Perform cervical smears, pregnancy tests and give contraceptive advice
• Assist GPs with minor surgeries and coil fittings if required
• Carry out ECGs, venepuncture, urinalysis and wound care (including ulcer/Doppler management and suture removal)
• Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
• Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance
• Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system
• Perform practice and housekeeping duties, maintaining a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
• Monitor and order medical stock, drugs and vaccinations
• Chaperone patients where necessary
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
• Attend and contribute to practice meetings and training sessions
• Conduct home visits as required
• There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

• Previous primary care experience, specifically working within a GP practice nursing team
• Experience of NHS IT System EMIS
• Good level of communication skills both verbal and written which can be tailored to a wide range of stakeholders
• Good level of ICT knowledge and skills
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Professional, calm and efficient manner
• Self-motivated, can work well independently and within a team
• Works safely and effectively when working autonomously and in conjunction with other health care professionals
• Experience of clinical audit, evaluation research and implementation of evidence based practice
• Understanding of national and local guidelines
• Understand clinical governance and risk management

Qualifications

• Hold one or more academic Level 6 diploma or postgraduate certification in long-term conditions care and/or public health initiatives
• Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements
• Working at Registered Nurse Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Practice Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework
• Enhanced DBS check
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Valid UK driving licence

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with clinical risk management

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.