PRACTICE NURSE inNewton Aycliffe inNewton Aycliffe PUBLISHED
THU 14 NOV 2024
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Jubilee Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their supportive team in Newton Aycliffe, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to around 12,500 patients. The role will involve managing long-term conditions, providing care for the elderly and housebound, and ensuring efficient delivery of nursing services. Key responsibilities include infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, and overseeing well-woman and well-man clinics. The Practice Nurse will collaborate closely with the practice management team to review clinical policies, coordinate travel medicine services, manage vaccination programs, and maintain accurate clinical records.
Additionally, the Practice Nurse will play a vital role in supporting the nursing team, conducting audits, and participating in shared learning initiatives to enhance patient care. The position may also involve engaging in local and national targets, implementing policy changes, and providing guidance to team members while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive nurse looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Additionally, the Practice Nurse will play a vital role in supporting the nursing team, conducting audits, and participating in shared learning initiatives to enhance patient care. The position may also involve engaging in local and national targets, implementing policy changes, and providing guidance to team members while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive nurse looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic healthcare environment.
We are looking to recruit a practice nurse to join our multi-skilled, supportive team delivering evidence based high quality care to approximately 12,500 patients.
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients. The post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.The Practice Nurse will be 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, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
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Primary key responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
- To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To support in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
- To review patient medications to enhance compliance
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Secondary key responsibilities
- In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
- Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
- Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
- Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- Participate in local / national initiatives and targets to enhance service delivery and patient care (eg QOF)
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
- Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
- Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
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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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