Job Description

Job Summary:

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse, experience of working in general practice. The applicant must have a solid willingness to train and professionally develop in the field of general practice nursing. They will be accountable professionally to patients under the UKCC Code of Conduct. This role supports care given by other professionals and the Nurse will work independently, following Practice protocols. Responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics.

Mission Statement

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By treating our patients and colleagues in a way we would want our loved ones to be treated, we provide evidence based sustainable care in a safe and supportive environment. We work cooperatively towards improving health and wellbeing, whilst encouraging educational opportunities across our team and community.

Our aim is to be at the forefront of modern general practice, offering a wide range of services and facilities.

To this end we will be;

Empathic and Caring - Putting the care and wellbeing at the heart of all that we do. Professional and Safe Provide evidenced based healthcare to achieve the best possible outcomes in a safe environment. Respectful and Supportive - Valuing the contribution of everyone. Inclusivity and Integrity Embracing and supporting individuality, promoting an environment of honesty and fairness. Reflective and Improving - Recognising listening and reflection as an opportunity to change and improve. Transparency and Trust - Ensure we take responsibility for our actions, and are open and transparent.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for attending to patients who wish to be seen by a health care professional; treating patients and advising people in respect of their continuing nursing needs. To priorities the needs of patient's accordingly making any necessary referrals for investigations in the appropriate manner. Completed equipment safety checks To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any concerns of deficits in training to the attention of the senior nurse so these can be addressed. Responsible for own practice and must ensure that limitations are always acknowledged. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Ensuring that patients issues are only discussed with professionals with the practice. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach Contribute effective to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training

Vaccinations and Immunisations:

Undertake and deliver the childhood and travel immunisation programme for the Practice and, as skills develop, eventually become the Lead Nurse for all vaccinations and immunisations. Administer injections under an individual prescription or Patient Group Direction Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Become the adviser for all immunisation to all other clinical and administrative staff.

Wound Management

Perform wound care using aseptic technique Undertake uncomplicated dressings, including leg ulcers Suture and clip removal

Cervical Screening & Women's Health:

Advise patients on the national and local cervical cytology and mammography screening programmes Undertake a programme of cervical cytology sampling under supervision until competent Promote breast self-awareness, demonstrate breast self-examination and provide supporting literature Advise patients about reducing the risk of sexually transmitted diseases and make appropriate referrals Take swabs for microscopy as directed Offer health promotion/lifestyle advice to patients

Cardiovascular Disease:

Contribute to the implementation of the National Service Framework Contribute to the maintenance of the Practice CHD register Advise patients on lifestyle management and drug compliance for reducing the risk factors of:
o Hypertension

o Angina

o Myocardial infarction

o Cerebrovascular accident

Infection control:

Support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes: Universal hygiene precautions The collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment (where appropriate) Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Cold chain monitoring and compliance Educating colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

Emergency Management

Competency in in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques

Safeguarding/Child Health/Child Protection

Ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in your care. Identifying and reporting any concerns regarding abuse, neglect, or exploitation in line with Practice policies and legal requirements. Completing mandatory safeguarding training and keeping up to date with best practices. Maintaining professional boundaries and fostering a safe and supportive environment. Understand the importance of recognition, observation, documentation and communication Is aware of child health procedures, statutory local procedures and points of referral Has knowledge of other practitioners and agencies roles Understands basic legal issues around child abuse and protection of vulnerable adults

Mental Health:

Recognise and be aware of appropriate referral mechanisms for family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviours Offering guidance on lifestyle modifications and coping strategies to support mental well-being Creating a safe and non-judgmental space for patients to discuss their mental health concerns. Value emotional resilience, self-care, and proactive engagement in creating a mentally healthy work environment.

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 , 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

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 guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Follow Practice safety and infection control protocols Comply with the; Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Environmental Protection Act 1990 Environment Act 1995 Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999 Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holder's attention

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 people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Managing information:

The post holder should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information. Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.

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 Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work

Quality:

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

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs Effectively 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 members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Collaborative working:

The post-holder will recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time.

Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments and the post holder is to work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working and work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care delivery

Effective communication is essential, and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner.

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 should delegate clearly and appropriately, adopting the principles of safe practice and assessment of competence.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance across all areas of work Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines might be improved following review Participate in audit where appropriate

Security

The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder will:

Ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager. Guarantee that restricted areas remain effectively secured Maintain password controls, password are not to be shared Under no circumstances share the codes for the door locks with anyone

Professional Conduct:

The post holder will be expected to dress appropriately for their role as detailed in the Practice policy

Quality & Continuous Improvement (CI)

To preserve and improve the quality of our output, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do, but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the practice to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice.

This practice continually strives to improve work processes which deliver health care with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement, where everyone counts and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person