GP Practice Nurse in Manchester

To contribute to the successful delivery of the key outcomes of The Limes Medical Centre plan by provision of a high-quality nursing service to a defined practice population. This will include assessment, health promotion, chronic disease management, health screening and treatment in line with the professional competence of the post holder. To be involved with the practice delivery of National Service Framework targets and local Health Improvement priorities. Identification of nursing needs of the population. Responsibilities to maintaining and improving QOF data in line with the business plan and The Limes Medical Centre objectives.

Main duties of the job:

• Undertake comprehensive health assessment of patients at the point of registration.
• Chronic disease management.
• Contraception.
• Sexual Health.
• Cervical screening.
• Travel health advice and immunisation following Patient Group Directives (PGD).
• Well person / elderly health review.
• Venepuncture and basic rule management.
• Ensure that all nursing practice is evidence based applying current research.
• Childhood Immunisations.

About us:

At The Limes Medical Centre, we are proud of our dedicated and experienced team. Our surgery is led by three GP clinical Partners who work together to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients. In addition to our three clinical partners, we have a Nurse Practitioner, Senior Practice Nurse, HCA and Phlebotomist. The day-to-day operations of the surgery are managed by our Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager who ensures a friendly, welcoming and professional atmosphere for both staff and our patients. Supporting our operations, we have a team of 8 skilled administrative and reception staff members. Their training, efficiency, and commitment are vital to the seamless running of our practice. We are proud to serve a patient population of 4900 here at The Limes Medical Centre.

Job responsibilities:

• Responsibilities for Patient Care: Uphold the values of The Limes Medical Centre. Provide excellent patient clinical and customer care. Provide a high standard of nursing care and a comprehensive screening and health promotion service. Develop, implement and audit chronic disease management according to the health needs of the practice population. Maintain accurate information systems, both computerized and manual. Provide continued clinical support as appropriate. Be able to assess specific diseases in accordance with agreed medical/nursing protocols. Undertake diagnostic health screening, health surveillance and therapeutic interventions within a broader health promotion/public health strategy. Support and enable individuals, carers groups and communities to take action to meet their priorities for health. Responsible for selecting, carrying out and interpretation of specific tasks and investigations. Identify nursing care needs of the practice population supported by the Lead Practice Nurse. Responsible for the implementation of the Infection Control policy.
• Responsibilities for Human Resources: Be accountable for the nursing services and resources. Support students and be actively involved in training of staff at all levels.
• Responsibilities for physical and financial resources: Responsible for ensuring suitability and cleanliness of equipment used for patient care, and that stock levels are appropriate, lead in infection control.
• Communication and Leadership: Maintain own PDP and attend appropriate training events. Attend and contribute to practice meetings and liaise with multidisciplinary team.
• Planning and Organising: Be involved in delivery of Salford Standards and QOF and Direct Enhanced services. Be involved in the organisation of the annual Flu / COVID Strategy. Maintain accurate and up to date patient records. Involvement in identifying and/or supporting practice development plans. Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, and be aware of statutory child/vulnerable patients health procedures and local guidance.
• Partnership Working: Work in close collaboration with General Practitioners, other Primary Care Nurses, Allied Professionals, Social Services, voluntary sector, the ICB and other appropriate agencies to ensure continuity of patient care. Support the clinical governance agenda of The Limes Medical Centre.
• Decisions, Judgement & Freedom to Act: Work within the Code of Conduct for Registered Nurses and under the Direction of the Clinical Lead.
• Physical, Mental & Emotional Demands of the Post: Potential exposure to distressed patients.
• Personal & Professional Development: The Limes Medical Centre encourages all staff to continually update and develop their skills and knowledge, as this ultimately leads to a more satisfied workforce and therefore better services for our population. The Limes Medical Centre runs a programme of training events at which staff are required to attend and participate. Each member of staff has a responsibility for their own development and that of others.

Person Specification:

• Minimum 12 months experience of working in General Practice.
• NMC registered.
• Completed Cytology training.
• Completed immunisation training.
• Knowledge of QOF and DES.
• DBS enhanced check.
• Experience using EMIS Web.
• NMC registered Nurse with primary care experience.
• Immunisation and cytology training.
• Strong treatment room competency.
• Confident working independently within GP settings.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Familiarity with EMIS Web.

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.