Deputy Lead Nurse in Kent

We are looking to hire a Deputy Lead Nurse. NHS Agenda for Change Pay Scale Band 6 + 2% enhancement. Up to 37.5 hours a week. Shift pattern during the week is negotiable. However, Saturday working is required.

NHS Pension Scheme membership (subject to eligibility). Transparent and equitable pay structure aligned with Agenda for Change. Previous NHS length of service will be taken into account when placing the successful candidate on Band 6 pay scale. Agenda for Change entitlements including annual leave, sick pay and maternity pay. Access to NHS staff benefits, discounts and schemes.

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out as part of our recruitment procedures and also regularly during employment. The responsibility for payment of this lies with the Practice. Successful applicants will also require evidence of immunity to infectious diseases before commencing for the wellbeing and protection of staff. (Staff that do not wish to be vaccinated can discuss this if offered the position).

It is a requirement that safeguarding training will remain up to date and the safeguarding policies and procedures in place within the Practice will be adhered to during employment. Faversham Medical Group is committed to equality of opportunity and compliance under disability discrimination legislation. Contact kmicb.fmphr@nhs.net for further information. Interviews will be held face to face. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Lead Nurse will be required to support the Lead Nurse with duties as delegated. The Deputy Lead Nurse will, in conjunction with the Lead Nurse, oversee a number of clinical areas such as child and adult vaccination programmes, health promotion, chronic disease management, well women clinics, IPC, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. In addition, the post holder will work closely with the GPs and management team to deliver the practice priorities.

Job responsibilities

• The Deputy Lead Nurse will work in conjunction with the lead nurse to achieve the following:
• Clinical
• Oversee cervical cytology administration
• Oversee child immunisation programme administration
• Arrange/oversee other vaccination programmes as appropriate/required
• Oversee stock control and ordering
• Oversee the process of the monitoring of emergency equipment, sharps bins, vaccine fridge
• Work with the Infection Control Lead to ensure all standards are met
• Data/quality
• Work with the GPs and management team on the development of new nursing services
• Work with the management/administration team on the recording and attainment of QOF standards relevant to the nursing team
• Work with the management/administration team on the achievement of Enhanced Services relevant to the nursing team
• Ensure that nursing and HCA protocols are up-to-date and used appropriately
• Ensure Patient Group Directives (PGDs) are read and signed and used appropriately
• Keep up to date with CQC requirements and inform the nursing team of any changes as relevant
• Take part in the development of PGDs as required
• Ensure an adequate system of peer review/clinical audit is undertaken within the team to monitor and maintain clinical standards
• Human Resources
• Oversee the nurse/HCA appointment templates
• Identify training requirements within the nursing team and report to the Lead Nurse
• Support the Lead Nurse with induction programmes for new nursing HCA employees
• Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• Deal with general day-to-day queries from members of the nursing team

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.