Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join Forest Health Care on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and flexible team player to become part of our dedicated team.
Hours : hours per week, with the option to work up to full time, spread across 3-4 days. Flexibility is essential, including availability to work until 6pm on some days. Applications for two part-time positions will also be considered.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for attending to patients in a timely and professional manner, ensuring they receive appropriate care from a healthcare professional. This includes addressing both their immediate medical concerns and providing advice on ongoing medical and nursing needs. The majority of patients will have pre-booked appointments, though there may be occasions when extra or emergency patients need to be seen. Any patients presenting with complex or urgent issues should be discussed with the designated GP.
About us
Our 3 partner practice has a patient population of over 11000+ patients and a staff of 3 further salaried GPs, 3 ANPs and a full complement of nurses, HCAs, dispensers, receptionists and admin staff all working alongside a growing number of additional PCN roles.
Based in the Forest of Dean, our Cinderford surgery serves the surrounding town and rural communities. In spacious, environmentally friendly new premises, we occupy the first purpose-built, dementia-friendly surgery in the UK. Patients can also access a full range of services at our branch site in the local village of Ruardean & Westbury-on-Severn
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
To provide health education advice, assessment, screening, monitoring and treatment services which include :
- Dietary advice
- Blood pressure checks
- Urinalysis
- Health screening
- Smoking Cessation
- Ear syringing
- Wound care
- Phlebotomy
- Child and adult immunisations and vaccinations
- Long term condition management
- Contraception
- Removal of sutures / clips
- Assisting with the fitting of IUCD / IUS
- First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
- Assisting with minor operative procedures in the treatment room.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
To :
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.Administration and professional responsibilities
To :
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice teamEnsure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notesEnsure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded and amendedEnsure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practiceEnsure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and auditAttend and participate in practice meetings as requiredRestock and maintain clinical areas and consulting roomsSupplies and equipment
To :
Maintain equipment and stock relating to patient careLiaison
As well as the nursing team there is a need to work closely with reception, administration, dispensary and managerial staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person.There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies including secondary careConfidentiality :
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 appropriatelyIn 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 confidentialInformation 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.Health & Safety :
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include :
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelinesIdentifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risksMaking effective use of training to update knowledge and skillsUsing appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazardsReporting potential risks identified.Equality and Diversity :
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include :
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislationRespecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleaguesBehaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.Personal / Professional Development :
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include :
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and / or professional development in line with revalidation requirementsTaking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.Undertaking training and attending courses if and when a need is identified by the Practice.Flexibility in the approach to work and a willingness to learn and undertake new challenges and responsibilities.Adhering to the NMC code of conduct at all timesQuality :
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will :
Alert other team members to issues of quality and riskAssess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervisionContribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performanceWork effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needsEffectively manage own time, workload and resources.Communication : The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to :
Communicate effectively with other team membersCommunicate effectively with patients and carersRecognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.Promote positive working relationships at all levels within the practice.Attend Staff and Team Meetings as and when requested, with reasonable notice.Contribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will :
Apply practice policies, standards and guidanceDiscuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own workParticipate in audit where appropriate.Qualifications and Experience : See Appendix A, Person Specification. The Job Holder will have achieved the stated Essential Attributes and will be expected, with the support of the Practice and with training, to attain the Desirable Attributes detailed within 12 months of appointment or within a reasonable period thereafter.
Terms and Conditions of Service : As laid down in your Contract of Employment.
Review : This Job Description may be amended at any time by management through consultation with the jobholder in order to reflect changes in, or to, the job .
The responsibilities of this post will, in any event, be reviewed in consultation with the post holder at least on an annual basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualified RGNContinuous membership of NMC.To provide evidence of training undertaken to enhance / maintain skillsDesirable
Previous experience in practice nursing and proven worth in the skills required.Experience
Essential
Good interpersonal skills with patients and staff.Experienced in working within a computerised environment.Able to carry out domicilary visits and patient care.Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.Desirable
Understanding of the NHS and the current issues affecting general practice and primary care.Previous experience of using In Systmone software.Disposition
Essential
Cheerful / calm / confidentFlexible approach to work.Happy to take up new roles and challenges.Team player.Able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.Desirable
Able to demonstrate previous examples of rising to a challenge and successfully working as a team member.Proficient dealing with unexpected or distressing incidents.