Practice Nurse in Cambridge

We have a forthcoming permanent vacancy for a Practice Nurse to work two days per week. (Three days are negotiable). The role will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services to our patient population, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within a scope of practice. The nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake the full range of nursing, with most reasonable patient slot numbers per session.

To provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

• Treatment Room Sessions - Chronic Disease Management and Health Promotions Sessions

Our Practice is just off the City centre with our own Car Park. We have a patient size of 11,000 and commit to, today's work today, with systems and care; that experiences high patient satisfaction, whilst protecting colleagues. Value is placed on work life balance. We offer good working conditions in a supportive and friendly environment, with a manageable workload and great team. We are a Training Practice with teaching and coaching at all levels, from Students to GP Trainee Registrars. York Street is also Research active. There is a daily coffee meeting plus a timetable of regular educational meetings.

To provide nursing services to the practice population including chronic disease treatment, screening and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. The post holder will work at all times to the Code of Conduct, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

• Treatment Room Sessions

To see & manage patients in booked treatment room sessions. To arrange appropriate management and follow-up and liaise with other team members as appropriate. Patients will be seen for:

• Administration of injections
• Childhood & travel immunizations
• Ear syringing
• Dressings and minor injuries
• Chronic disease management

The practice nurse will also:

• Assist medical colleagues in the carrying out of minor surgical procedures and the fitting of contraceptive devices
• Provide telephone advice for patients and refer as appropriate to other members of the team
• Take part in other appropriate patient care as requested (for example the need to chaperone medical colleagues during intimate examinations)
• Phlebotomy is usually carried out by the HCAs/phlebotomists but, depending on demand or sickness, there will be a need to see patients for venepuncture

To undertake chronic disease management and health promotion operated by the practice. This will depend on the skills of the post-holder. This will be decided agreed in conjunction with nurse team leader/practice manager. The areas may include:

• General assessment and lifestyle advice e.g. for patients with obesity and mental health problems
• Assessment and ongoing checks for Hypertensive patients
• Annual reviews for patients with cardiovascular disease
• Annual reviews for patients with diabetes
• Annual review for patients with asthma and COPD
• Cervical cytology
• Minor Surgery Procedures
• Wound management
• Other appropriate work linked to the Quality and Outcome Framework

To understand own responsibilities and accountability on the delivery of care. To maintain individual professional nursing standards and encourage the same within the rest of the team. To participate in Clinical Governance activities and engage with educational opportunities. To take part as appropriate in professional development and programmes of clinical supervision or mentorship. To participate in the planning and implementation of change within own area of responsibility.

To work appropriately with other members of the nursing team to ensure good patient care, adherence to protocols and procedures and implementation of change when necessary. To attend meetings as appropriate and indicated by the nursing team leader examples may include clinical, clinical governance, significant event, protected learning events and prescribing meetings. To work with other team members to ensure the implementation of the Quality & Outcomes Framework.

To contribute to the function of the practice nurse team. This will include planning for and providing nursing cover for holidays, study leave and sickness. To ensure correct use of medical equipment, report problems and ask for training if needed. To take on any responsibilities as delegated by the nursing team leader. These may include but are not limited to:

• Checking the medical bag
• Active contribution to all Infection Control measures for the whole Practice
• Health & Safety tasks
• Stock checks
• Checking and review of medical equipment in rooms
• Ordering and maintaining stocks of drugs and supplies
• Other appropriate tasks

The practice places great emphasis on teamwork and aims to build good relationships throughout the team. All staff are encouraged to attend regular staff meetings and take part in other activities important to practice life. The changing nature of primary care means that any year may bring new challenges to take on. This means that the post holder should be prepared, as with all members of the primary care team, to take on appropriate tasks as directed by the nursing team leader, practice manager and partners. To undertake any task commensurate with the role.

• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Experience of Microsoft Office and clinical System software
• Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management
• Demonstrate performance on the Quality & Outcomes Framework
• Experience of diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses

• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Perform Wound dressings, cytology, Baby Immunisations & adult injections.
• Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care and practice development
• Demonstrate ability to assess risk management protocols
• Understand strategies for quality assurance and audit
• Understanding of clinical coding in general and read coding in particular
• Understanding of the health needs assessment process
• Experience of TPP SystemOne clinical system

• NMC Registration
• Diploma

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and Information Governance
• Ability to use own judgement
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work in a changing environment
• Able to use own initiative

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.