Practice Nurse inPaignton inPaignton PUBLISHED TUE 1 OCT 2024

Depending on experience PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

FIRST AID HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NMC QOF VENEPUNCTURE

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The Practice Nurse role at Pembroke Medical Group in Paignton involves providing comprehensive nursing services to the practice population. The successful candidate will be a qualified nurse responsible for delivering patient care, including health monitoring, long-term condition management, immunisations, screening activities, and first aid. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, the Practice Nurse will foster effective working relationships while upholding confidentiality, maintaining accurate documentation, and adhering to clinical governance and health policies.

Key responsibilities include venepuncture, wound care, administering vaccinations, diagnostics, and triaging patients with varying needs, while also supporting health promotion initiatives and patient self-management. The role emphasises professional development, adherence to ethical standards, and participation in continuous learning to ensure high-quality care delivery within the practice.

The post-holder will be a qualified nurse, who is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to the practice population

Supported by the Lead Nurse Practitioner acting within their professional boundaries of their scope of practice, they will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice

They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and management of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities, immunisations and may include cervical screening

The post-holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures

The post-holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals

The post-holder will work within the team of GPs, nurses and health care assistants to deliver excellent primary health care services within the Practice

Venepuncture, handling of specimens

Undertaking diagnostic tests and screening procedures within agreed practice protocols e.g. ECG and cervical cytology

Immunisation and vaccination of children, adults and travellers

Ear examination and syringing

Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures

First aid and management of emergencies e.g. burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest. Triage of injuries

Care and maintenance of equipment

To maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within the systems provided

To ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe manner

To ensure that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local policies and procedures

To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

To uphold the confidentiality of all records/information held by Pembroke Medical Group. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave your employment at this practice. All information which identifies individuals in whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy and in general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2

To maintain professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC revalidation

To ensure read codes are used effectively

About us
The post-holder will be a qualified nurse, who is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to the practice population
Supported by the Lead Nurse Practitioner acting within their professional boundaries of their scope of practice, they will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice
They will focus upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and management of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities, immunisations and may include cervical screening
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures
The post-holder will build effective working relationships with other health care professionals
The post-holder will work within the team of GPs, nurses and health care assistants to deliver excellent primary health care services within the Practice
Primary responsibilities:
Venepuncture, handling of specimens
Undertaking diagnostic tests and screening procedures within agreed practice protocols (e.g. ECG and cervical cytology)
Immunisation and vaccination of children, adults and travellers
Ear examination and syringing
Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures
First aid and management of emergencies e.g. burns, haemorrhage, shock cardiac arrest. Triage of injuries
Care and maintenance of equipment
New patient checks
To provide appropriate signposting to the relevant clinician or external organisation whilst ensuring that the patient receives appropriate ongoing care
To promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic triage approach and undertake comprehensive holistic assessments of person-centred care needs
To maintain clear, concise and accurate documentation within the systems provided
To ensure that all necessary arrangements are completed promptly and in a safe manner
To maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to the benefit of the patient
To maintain the confidentiality of matters relating to patients and patient care in accordance with the NMC guidelines
To communicate complex and sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition effectively to patients/carers, recognising that sometimes there are barriers to understanding
To foster good public relations by ensuring courtesy and discretion when dealing with patients and their relatives
To support and advise patients on the promotion of health, prevention of ill-health and the self-management of their health within their limitations
To recognise situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual and act on the findings
To ensure that care given is supported by the best available evidence and local policies and procedures
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To uphold the confidentiality of all records/information held by Pembroke Medical Group. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave your employment at this practice. All information which identifies individuals in whatever form should be managed locally with the Confidentiality Policy and in general in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2
To maintain professional competency whilst remaining current and in date for NMC revalidation
To ensure read codes are used effectively
To recognise, triage and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters in accordance with local and national policies
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the practice nurse may be requested to:
Ordering of supplies and equipment
Support junior members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
To assist in screening procedure undertaken by the practice
Assist in the management of patients with chronic illnesses
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e. root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and consider the Caldicott Principles and GDPR Regulations in relation to all data handling
To be proactive in the identification of Carers
PROFESSIONAL ROLE
To promote personal development and clinical excellence
To facilitate and participate in multi-disciplinary education and clinical supervision
To work within the relevant Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice
Participate in organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data from information systems to improve practice
To maintain own professional development in line with their professional regulations
Participate in continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained
ORGANISATIONAL
To complete records, audits, reports and respond to appropriate questions and requests
To attend meetings as requested
Support effective communication channels between the whole team
To keep the Lead Nurse Practitioner informed about pressures and difficulties or problem areas when aware
To work according to Clinical Governance and support the Clinical Governance Agenda
To understand the role of Risk Management within the Practice contributing to risk
assessment and Significant Event Audit and the importance of Infection Control
The individual may be required to undertake the assessment and management of patients within the home environment
To actively participate in the delivery of QOF targets and others as deemed by the
arrangements in general practice finance
MISSION, VALUES AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION
To promote at all times, the Practices, mission, values and understand the strategic direction of business plans.
Ensure that patient centred care and safety is central to the culture, philosophy and
organisation of the Practice.
To encourage and support patient with long term conditions to develop their ability to self-manage
To develop a culture of ongoing review, taking into account new methods of working
CODES OF CONDUCT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
To work at all times within the highest levels of standards commensurate with the post
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 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 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, the practice health & safety manual, and the practice infection control policy and published procedures. This will 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, free from hazards. Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised.
Keeping own work areas and general/patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role
Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually)
Reporting potential risks identified
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & adults at risk.
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 recognises the importance of peoples 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 that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights

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To work as a Practice Nurse in the UK, you need a combination of clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, as well as specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and requirements:

Qualifications

1. Nursing Degree: You must have a valid nursing degree (RGN - Registered General Nurse) or equivalent qualification.

2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practice as a nurse in the UK.

3. Specialized Training: Additional training in areas such as chronic disease management, immunization, and more may be beneficial.

Essential Skills

1. Clinical Skills: Proficiency in clinical procedures, including wound care, immunizations, health assessments, and chronic disease management.

2. Assessment Skills: Ability to conduct patient assessments and history-taking to develop care plans.

3. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

4. Patient Education: Capability to educate patients about their health conditions, treatment options, and preventive measures.

5. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.

6. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

7. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage patient schedules, documentation, and paperwork efficiently.

8. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Skills to assess situations and make informed decisions quickly, particularly in emergencies.

9. Time Management: Effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time in a busy clinical environment.

Additional Skills

1. IT Literacy: Familiarity with electronic health records and medical software is important for documentation and communication.

2. Cultural Competence: Awareness of and sensitivity to different cultural practices and beliefs affecting healthcare.

3. Leadership Skills: Ability to supervise junior staff or lead initiatives when necessary.

Continuing Professional Development

- Ongoing Training: Maintaining and updating your skills through continuing education and professional development opportunities is essential in the ever-evolving field of healthcare.

Optional Skills

- Experience in Specific Areas: Gaining experience in areas like women's health, children's health, or geriatric care can enhance your employability.