Practice Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
Newbury Green Medical Practice is a large practice with a strong and supportive nursing team. We have clearly defined systems and processes, and our Practice Nurses take the lead in managing chronic diseases. We encourage staff to develop their skills through training and experience and will support people in this process. This job specification lists desirable skills, but we will consider any registered nurse with clinical experience who has a special interest in becoming a practice nurse.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice and, working in accordance with the NMC The Code, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post holder will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition, any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training and competencies.
The post-holder will work with reference to Practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
About us
Led by our partner GPs and located in a modern, purpose-build health centre, the team at Newbury Green are focused on patient care and wellbeing. We have over 13000 registered patients with our list growing every day and now is the time to expand our staff roster too. As well as doctors, our practice team consists of practice nurses, physician associates, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and is supported by our capable, friendly and experienced admin staff. From a humble beginning as a family-run small GP practice, we have expanded our team but still provide the same personal level of care we pride ourselves on.
Newbury Green Medical Practice is also heavily involved in our local Primary Care Network, working together with other nearby practices to provide additional services for Broughton patients.
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of Practice and, working in accordance with the NMC The Code, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post holder will provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition, any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training and competencies.
The post-holder will work with reference to Practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners.
The post-holder will have the required level of training and competence and will work within patient group directions where these are available. A nurse with prescribing qualifications will use them appropriately.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to improving the quality of patient care and services.
Support patient equality and value diversity.
Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote self-care and independence and prevent adverse effects to patient health, independence and well-being.
Work with patients and carers to support and promote individuals rights and responsibilities.
Plan, deliver and evaluate interventions and treatments where there are complex issues and /or serious illness.
Demonstrate a high level of complex decision making in relation to the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of patient care.
Establish effective working relationships with patients, their families and carers. Recognizing and respecting their contributions to care planning.
Promote, monitor and maintain best practice in health, safety and security.
Establish and sustain effective working relationships across all health and social care service organizations.
Provide information and advice at all stages of the patients pathway, including the management of emergencies and exacerbations.
Produce clear and concise written communication as appropriate for individual patients.
Key Tasks
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
Cytology
New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis
Travel Clinic / Advice
ECGs
Asthma /Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
Venepuncture (Adults and suitable under 18s)
Hypertension Management
Adult and Childhood immunisations including maintenance of the cold chain policy
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Chronic disease management including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and Heart Failure
Contraceptive advice including administration of injectable contraception
Physical Mental Health Reviews
Learning Disability reviews
Health Education, including Non-Diabetes Hyperglycaemia and Raised Cholesterol
Cardiovascular risk assessment and advice
Weight management advice
NHS Health checks
Sexual Health Advice
Alcohol Screening
Smoking Cessation advice
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
Diabetic Foot Screening
Infection Control Prevention
Other tasks will include:
Clean and sterilise equipment where appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
A duty to inform GPs and Lead Nurse of potential problems/errors within the range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
On occasion there will be a requirement to undertake home visits
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid NMC registration
Experience
Desirable
- 1 year experience working in a GP surgery
- Driving license
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Newbury Green Medical Practice
Address
Newbury Place Health Centre
55 Rigby Street
Salford
M7 4NX
Employer's website
http://newburygreenmedical.co.uk/index.htm (Opens in a new tab)
