Practice NurseinWarringtoninWarringtonPUBLISHED MON 11 NOV 2024
Depending on experience Band 6
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
FAMILY HOLISTIC HYPERTENSION MENTAL HEALTH NMC VENEPUNCTURE
Folly Lane Medical CentrergABWjcf
Opportunity to work in a friendly and proactive practice that values teamwork and collaboration.
Focus on delivering evidence-based care to a diverse patient population with a variety of health needs.
Role offers autonomy as an independent practitioner, allowing for personal and professional growth in clinical decision-making.
Possibility to engage in chronic disease management and preventative healthcare, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Flexible working hours covering only three days a week, allowing for a well-balanced work-life schedule.
Access to ongoing training and development, including the potential to specialize in areas such as diabetes management.
Engagement in a range of clinical practices, from vaccinations and immunizations to minor surgery assistance, providing diverse daily responsibilities.
Folly Lane Medical Centre in Warrington seeks a dedicated Practice Nurse for a part-time position (20 hours per week) to deliver comprehensive healthcare to a diverse patient population. The role involves managing patients with long-term conditions, providing preventative health care, and performing various clinical tasks such as chronic disease management, immunisations, and minor treatments. The successful applicant will demonstrate critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills while working autonomously and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Key responsibilities include assessing and implementing treatment plans for long-term conditions, providing health education, and offering support for family planning and mental health needs. The nurse will also handle minor medical issues, perform routine procedures like venepuncture and ECGs, and participate in vaccination programs. Adherence to clinical guidelines, effective communication with patients, and maintaining confidentiality are paramount in this role, along with ensuring compliance with infection control protocols and equipment management.
Key responsibilities include assessing and implementing treatment plans for long-term conditions, providing health education, and offering support for family planning and mental health needs. The nurse will also handle minor medical issues, perform routine procedures like venepuncture and ECGs, and participate in vaccination programs. Adherence to clinical guidelines, effective communication with patients, and maintaining confidentiality are paramount in this role, along with ensuring compliance with infection control protocols and equipment management.
Opportunity to work in a friendly and proactive practice that values teamwork and collaboration.
Focus on delivering evidence-based care to a diverse patient population with a variety of health needs.
Role offers autonomy as an independent practitioner, allowing for personal and professional growth in clinical decision-making.
Possibility to engage in chronic disease management and preventative healthcare, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Flexible working hours covering only three days a week, allowing for a well-balanced work-life schedule.
Access to ongoing training and development, including the potential to specialize in areas such as diabetes management.
Engagement in a range of clinical practices, from vaccinations and immunizations to minor surgery assistance, providing diverse daily responsibilities.
Folly Lane is a friendly and proactive practice looking after a diverse population in the centre of Warrington. We have a strong practice team who work hard to deliver excellent patient care. We are looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to cover 20 hours per week, over a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership as required.
Main duties of the job include:-
Chronic disease management
- CVA and Ischaemic heart disease
- Diabetes preferred, successful applicant will be required to train for this if not already holding certificates
- Ensuring safe systems are in place
- Checking of fridge and emergency equipment
- Travel and routine immunisations
- Assisting emergencies
- A mix of face to face and telephone consultations may be required
- Smears
- Cover for treatment room which may include Hypertension clinic, Phlebotomy and ECGs.
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- Job Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, develop, support, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being and apply principles of self-care.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
- Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
- Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
- Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
- Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
- Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.
- Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines
- Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
- Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
- Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
- Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines
- Take ECGs
- Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
- Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
- Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
- Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, steriliser and emergency equipment
- Confidentially of information gained at work must be preserved at all times
- Cover the assistance in the provision of minor surgery when other colleagues not in practice.
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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.
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