GP Practice Nurse

We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly and organised GP Practice Nurse (experience desirable) with a keen eye for detail who wants to make a difference to patients, and who must be qualified in managing Long Term conditions such as Asthma, COPD and Diabetes. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance and access to the NHS Pension scheme. We are looking for someone for 20-24 hours per week, who will, at all times, deliver the high level of evidence-based individual care to the Practice population.

The post holder will have the responsibility for the provision of nursing services related to General Practice which will include participating in the assessment of patient care which will include long term conditions management, treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will work at times without supervision.

The post holder will be able to practice a range of essential clinical skills developed through previous experience and training according to Practice protocol. The post holder will ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations including:

• Assist in/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs
• Qualified in Chronic Disease Management - Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma and COPD is desirable
• Venepuncture
• Contraception
• Cytology
• ECG Checks
• Urinalysis
• Childhood Immunisations
• Assisting with the fitting of IUCDs
• Assisting with Minor Procedures (when required)
• Chaperoning

We have a fantastic team here at Haslingden which comprises of 2 GP partners, 1 salaried GP, 3 x regular locum GPs, 1 ANP, Practice Nurses, plus numerous additional roles staff including a First Contact Physio, Trainee Associate Psychological Practitioner, Physician Associate, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician and Health and Wellbeing Coach. Our admin team comprises of a Practice Manager and deputy together with many supportive staff including reception. We are keen to support learning and encourage development within our staff.

This role requires consolidation of specialist knowledge and skills in general practice nursing demonstrating a depth of knowledge, understanding and competence that supports evidence-informed, complex, autonomous and independent decision-making and care in general practice and related settings. This role will require personal resilience, management, clinical leadership and supervision and mentorship of others in the general practice nursing team and providing an effective learning environment for staff and students in the wider team.

The role will require an innovative approach in supporting and developing new models and strategies for service delivery, usually incorporating inter-professional and inter-agency approaches to monitor and improve care. General Practice Nurses deliver care to the practice population, but also need to have an understanding of the public health profile and population needs in order to be proactive in ensuring services are, as far as possible, matched to need.

The post holder will, at all times, deliver the high level of evidence-based individual care to the Practice population. The post holder will have the responsibility for the provision of nursing services related to General Practice which will include participating in the assessment of patient care to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post holder will work at times without supervision.

The post holder will be able to practice a range of clinical skills developed through experience and training according to Practice protocol. The post holder will ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.

• Providing Assessment, Screening, Treatment and Health Education Advice
• Assist in/perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs
• Venepuncture
• Contraception
• Cytology
• ECG Checks
• Urinalysis
• Childhood Immunisations
• Assisting with the fitting of IUCDs
• Assisting with Minor Procedures (when required)
• Chaperoning
• Pathological Specimens and Investigative Procedures
• Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc.
• Perform investigative procedures requested by GPs

Ensure confidentiality at all times. Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in patients' notes. Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded. Attend and participate in Practice meetings as and when required. Report any problems to the Practice Manager.

The post holder will be involved in the maintenance of chronic disease registers. The post holder will evaluate the outcome of care, making changes to care plans for individual patients and modifying their own practice with the patient. The post holder will provide management/health education for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD.

Training requirements will be monitored by annual appraisals and will be in accordance with Practice requirements and developments. The post holder will complete annual statutory/mandatory training. The post holder will develop and maintain an in-house training programme reporting to the Practice Manager. Personal Development plans will be encouraged and supported by the Practice. It is the individual's responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.

As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with reception and admin to ensure the smooth running of the Practice. Any problems should be reported initially to the Practice Manager. There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care.

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 such as a business organisation. All such information from any source should be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues and other healthcare workers 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. The post holder should respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. The post holder should behave in a manner which is welcoming of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess their own performance and take accountability for their own actions either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on their own and the team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team performance.

The post holder will ensure the adoption of safe working practices consistent with the Practice Health & Safety policy to include:

• Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages risk
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting patients risks identified
• Responsible for the correct and safe management of specimens including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
• Management and maintenance of Practice medical equipment including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
• Safe management of sharps procedures e.g. storage and disposal

The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:

• Asking in a way that recognises the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies
• Effectively manage own time, workloads and resources

The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

The post holder will:

• Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance and discuss with other team members how they will affect their own work
• Participate in audits where appropriate

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Experience in long term conditions including Asthma and COPD
• Primary Care Experience
• Flexibility for cover
• Full Driving Licence
• Minimum 2 years post registration
• EMIS Web
• Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice
• Understanding of Audit
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues
• 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.